Two Handkerchiefs Is Just Right — We Asked a Store Manager and a Merchandising Director About Their Personal Approaches to Handkerchiefs —
Not just for dealing with the heat and sweat, but also as a fashion accessory, a way to refresh your mood, or a sort of good-luck charm.
At Classics: The Small Luxury, we recommend carrying two handkerchiefs.
One for practicality.
The other should be something that expresses your individuality and lifts your spirits.
This year, the two store managers who keep the shop running and the MD in charge of product planning about how they enjoy “wearing two pieces at once.”
Their choice of patterns and materials, as well as their reasons for carrying them, reflect each person’s personality and sensibility.
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Just like wearing accessories :
I always want to carry my favorite patterns with me :
My day begins with choosing my favorite colors
“Just Like Wearing Accessories”
Ms. K, Manager of the Roppongi Hills Main Store Her two-bag look
Left: Pearl Pearl; Right: Natsu Yamaguchi [Horse] Handkerchief (ivory)
Practicality and “that special spark.”
From the manager of the Roppongi Hills Main Store, Ms. K , who carries two handkerchiefs, values both of these qualities.
The first is a printed handkerchief that’s easy to use in everyday life.
The other is a special handkerchief adorned with pearls.
“I carry the handkerchief with pearls as if I were wearing a piece of jewelry. It lifts my spirits every time I take it out of my bag.”
It’s impressive how she enjoys handkerchiefs not just as practical items, but as “part of her outfit.”
Furthermore, her favorite printed handkerchief (left), designed by Natsu Yamaguchi, doubles as a sunshade when wrapped around her neck and adds a stylish accent to her outfit.
“It’s fun to take the time to choose one that matches my outfit for the day,” she says.
She also loves a one-of-a-kind handkerchief she customized with Swarovski crystals.
Adding a personal touch to her handkerchiefs, Ms. K —that’s exactly her style, carrying two handkerchiefs.
“I want to carry my favorite patterns with me at all times.”
MD・O has two of these
Left:NO BOOK NO LIFE Right: SIC Color Towel Handkerchief (Beige)
In charge of product planning Ms. O , who is in charge of product planning, places great importance on “using different items for different purposes.”
“One for wiping my hands, and another to use as an apron or lap blanket during meals. I naturally ended up owning two.”
Functional towel handkerchiefs and printed handkerchiefs with designs I love.
Each has its own role.
My favorite among them is the design featuring a “book” motif. It’s a playful piece with letters hidden within the pages.
“Since it was designed by a senior colleague, it holds a special place in my heart. I love books myself, so I can’t help but pick it up whenever I see it.”
She values not only her attachment to the design itself but also the story behind “who created it.” Ms. O .
You can really sense her unique perspective as a merchandising director and her warm passion for craftsmanship.
“My day begins by choosing my favorite color.”
T, Store Manager at the Nihonbashi Ningyocho Store Two-piece set
Left: Sea Island Cotton 108-Color Handkerchief (Sweet Colors / Chocolate Mint) Right: Hemp Check (Brown)
For Ms. T , choosing a handkerchief is one of the joys of every morning.
“I choose a handkerchief in my favorite color depending on my mood that day.”
Her favorites are two handkerchiefs featuring green and yellow. She says just looking at those colors brightens her mood.
During the hot season, handkerchiefs made of hemp—which is highly absorbent and quick-drying—come in handy.
On the other hand, she loves the smooth texture of the Sea Island Cotton handkerchiefs.
“The feel varies so much depending on the material, which makes choosing them a real pleasure.”
She also has a special attachment to the horseshoe motif in the “Bodyguard Series” embroidery service.
“Since it’s imbued with the meaning of ‘bringing a happy future,’ I carry it with me like a good-luck charm.”
It’s not just practical—it’s a source of emotional support as well.
Ms. T’s ’s words convey a thoughtful way of life in which she continues to cherish and use her handkerchief with care.
One more handkerchief
not just for wiping your hands or sweat, but to lift your spirits, add a touch of color to your outfit, or keep by your side like a good-luck charm.
Having two handkerchiefs opens up even more ways to enjoy them.
