 Tucked away in an abandoned Akiya—a house filled with memories, dust, and forgotten treasures—was a beautiful collection of vintage kimono, waiting to be rediscovered. During a recent visit, I was invited to take as many as I wanted, and what I found was truly special. This home is now being lovingly restored, and many of its pieces feel like time capsules from a life once fully lived. This video takes you along for the journey. It’s a longer one, perfect for a slow moment with a cup of tea—or save it to your watchlist for when you’re ready to explore. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
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 In a world where fast fashion dominates, mending is a simple way to extend the life of your clothes and reduce waste. I’m excited to introduce MEND, a workshop focused on quick and easy clothing repairs, where I’ll show you how to fix and restore your favorite garments by hand. This hands-on workshop focuses on practical, quick, and easy mending techniques that anyone can learn. Whether you have a tear in your tee, a hole in your jeans, or a stain on your shirt, I’ll teach you the simple skills to fix them yourself. What You’ll Learn In this workshop, you’ll learn:
Included in the Workshop You’ll receive a basic mending kit with all the tools you need in the class and to continue your mending at home, including needles, thread, fabric scraps, scissors and more. To take part in the workshop, participants are asked to purchase a drink from Communita Cafe. Details Saturday 17th May 2025 Responsible Marche in Meguro Impact HUB Tokyo 2-11-3 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo ¥3000 Includes a mending kit to take away with you (Please purchase a drink from the Cafe to take part) Session 1: 11:00-12.15 Session 2: 12:15-13:30 All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary—just come ready to learn and get creative. Spaces are limited, so sign up today and join me for a hands-on session of mending and creativity. Why Mending Matters Mending isn’t just about fixing clothes—it’s a way to slow down and care for the things you already have. Instead of tossing out items when they get damaged, mending helps you extend their life and reduce waste. It’s a simple practice that helps you save money and keeps your clothes in use for longer. Come Along Rediscover the value in what you already own. With a few simple stitches, you can bring your clothes back to life. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
 GATHER & MEND RECAP FRIDAY 4th APRIL 2025 What a beautiful morning we had on April 4th at Studio Biku, right in the heart of Shimo-Kitazawa. Gather & Mend was never meant to be a workshop — just a gentle, welcoming space to sit together, drink tea, and quietly mend the clothes we love.
From 10 to 12, the studio filled with the soft sounds of snipping threads, gentle conversation, and the occasional burst of laughter. Some folks brought well-worn jeans, others a favourite sweater with a tiny stain or some well-worn socks to darn — each piece carried its own little story, stitched back together with care. There’s something special about slowing down in good company, needles in hand and no pressure to perform. Just time to connect — with our things, with ourselves, and with each other.
After our slow stitchy morning, we took a short stroll over to Sidewalk Coffee at the Mustard Hotel. Good coffee, tasty lunch, and more time to chat — the perfect way to wrap up a sweet and simple day of gentle making and shared moments.
These are the kinds of gatherings that remind me why I do what I do — quiet, thoughtful, low-key joy. If you missed this one, don’t worry. There will be more. Bring your mending pile and your stories. There’s always a seat for you at the table. Until next time, Victoria x Photos by Saya Masuda and Erika Breen A LITTLE MORE SLOW CRAFTING INSPIRATION...
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