GANZO
GANZO is a Japanese men's leather goods brand that makes high end wallets, bags and small accessories by hand. Its products are designed to age and develop character with use.
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Men's leather goods |
| Flagship | Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo |
| Key leathers | Bridle, Guidi, Horween |
| Website | ganzo.ne.jp |
What is GANZO?
GANZO is a Japanese brand of men's leather goods. It focuses on high end products made by hand, with attention to every stage from tanning and cutting to stitching and polishing. The brand emphasises leather that ages and gains character over years of use.
Products and positioning
- Wallets, including mini wallets, long wallets, coin cases and a smartphone sized mobile wallet
- Bags such as totes, shoulder bags, satchels, briefcases and backpacks
- Small leather accessories
GANZO works with a range of premium leathers. Collections have used Horween horsehide, Italian leather from Guidi, bridle leather from a long established British tannery, shrink finished leathers and exotic lizard skin. The brand has also collaborated with the Japanese label Anatomica.
Distribution
GANZO operates its own stores, including a flagship in Jingumae, Shibuya, and shops in Nagoya and Osaka. It is also sold through major Japanese department stores such as Isetan, Hankyu Men's, Takashimaya, Daimaru and Hakata Hankyu, including a store at Haneda Airport.
Why it matters
GANZO is one of the Japanese leather goods makers that compete at the top end of the men's small leather goods market through materials and handwork rather than logos.
Frequently asked questions
Where is GANZO from?
GANZO is a Japanese leather goods brand with its flagship store in Shibuya, Tokyo.
What does GANZO sell?
GANZO sells handmade men's leather wallets, bags and small accessories.