The Day You Buy It Is Only the Beginning

A new bag is the most beautiful.
That might be the image people have of leather goods.
But the "Margot Flap Tote" crafted by Leather works KATSUYUKI TANAKA is a little different.
The leather used for this bag is Italian leather called "Margot".
It’s not perfectly uniform from the start – each piece has its own unique character, with natural grain, color variations, and subtle scars.
And its true charm emerges after you start using it.
Touch it by hand.
Catch it in sunlight.
Bring it to work.
Go out on holidays.
Through these small, everyday moments, the leather’s color deepens little by little, gains more luster, and takes on a character unique to its owner.
A Margot Flap Tote that’s actually been used for 3 years or more looks completely different from when it was new.
That’s not about being "old" – it’s a reflection of the time the owner has spent with it, etched into the leather.

You can’t make the exact same thing twice.
Margot is natural leather, so even if it’s the same color, each piece has unique character depending on when it was sourced.
Plus, every user touches different areas, carries the bag differently, and lives in different environments.
So even if you pick the same bag, it won’t look identical years later.
After 1 year.
After 3 years.
After 5 years.
Little by little, it becomes your own unique bag.
This isn’t about buying a finished product – it’s about choosing the time that comes after.
That’s probably one of the joys of owning leather goods.

This isn’t just an ordinary tote.
What makes the Margot Flap Tote stand out is the large flap that covers the entire bag.
Built on the simple shape of a tote, this flap gives it a unique presence.
Perfect for work and holidays.
Pairs with jackets and T-shirts.
It’s not made for trends – it’s the kind of bag you’ll want to reach for for years to come.
Each piece is handcrafted by artisans, with careful consideration for the material, design, construction, and even the character it will develop over time.

The unique character created over time.
The charm of Margot isn’t just its beauty when new.
The more you use it, the deeper its color becomes, the more luster it gains, and the more its character gradually changes.
The gray color in the photo, too, develops over time into a rich, layered look that’s different from when it was new.
The areas you touch by hand.
How often you carry it.
The time it spends exposed to sunlight and air.
These changes are unique to each user.
So even the exact same Margot Flap Tote won’t look identical years later.
Even scratches and color changes become part of the time you’ve spent with it.
Leather isn’t finished the moment you buy it.
As you use it, it gradually becomes yours, growing into a character that’s uniquely yours.

Completion isn’t on the day you buy it.
The Margot Flap Tote is a bag to enjoy long after you take it home.