Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa ngu-Yutaro Kumagai

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa olwenziwe ngu-Yutaro Kumagai ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweZongezelo zeFashoni kunye nokuHamba.

IbhronziIsongezelo· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa

ngu Yutaro Kumagai

Umxhasi: Appcycle

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Isongezelo

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Malunga ne-Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa

Le mveliso ithatha imo ye-apile kuba yenziwe nge-Ringo Tex, isikhumba esenziwayo esisuka kwinkunkuma ye-apile. Ubukhulu bayo busekelwe kubungakanani be-apile encinci yokwenene, ligxininisa imvelaphi yayo. Uphawu lwayo oluphambili bubuhle bayo bokucaba, into engaqhelekanga phakathi kwezikhwama ezivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa. Oku kufezekiswe ngokuthatha indlela yokuthunga eyahlukileyo kwezo zezikhwama eziqhelekileyo, evumela ukwakhiwa ukuba kuhlale kucaba. Injongo yayo yayikukwenza imveliso enokungena ngokulula kwiibhegi okanye iipokotho, evumela iimali nezinye izinto ezincinci ukuba zithwalwe ngendlela ekrelekrele ngaphandle kokongeza ubukhulu obungako.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama esivaleka ngokuqhotyoshelwa iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Iithegi: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Umngeni Woyilo: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Uphando: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Inkuthazo: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Iipathenti: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Amalungu Eqela: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe