本日12月19日（金）よりコレクション『Staple』に、本コレクションでは初登場となる新しい天然石が追加されました。品のある控えめな虹色の輝きを内包したマザーオブパールや夜空を連想させるこっくりとした青が特徴的なラピスラズリなど、冬の装いに映える天然石が新たにラインナップ。ぜひご覧ください。


▼コレクション｜Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

※「In Stock」のタグが付いているアイテムは在庫がございます。オーダーをいただいてから約5営業日以内に発送いたします。

用があって、大阪鶴橋を訪れました。
これまでほとんど足を運んだことのない街。土地勘もまったくありません。すこし時間をつぶさないといけなくなったので、あてもなく歩いていると、高架下に明かりの灯ったもつ鍋屋を見つけます。

ガラス越しに店内を覗くと、アルコールを片手に、もつ鍋を囲みながら、（おそらく）とりとめのない話に花を咲かせている人たち。まだオープン間もない時間帯だというのに、店はすでに賑わっています。
ちょうど日が落ちはじめ、冬らしいしっかりとした寒さを感じはじめた頃合い。自身の嗅覚を信じ、半ば吸い込まれるように、店の中へ入りました。

あつあつのもつ鍋に、マッコリを少々。ぷりぷりとした新鮮なホルモンに、鶴橋の商店街で仕入れたであろう本場の韓国キムチ。どんどん箸が進みます。最後に、老舗の製麺所から仕入れたというこだわりの中華麺を鍋に投入。あっという間に鍋が空っぽに。思いがけず、心も体も満たされる時間となりました。

事前に飲食店の評価サイトで調べ、評判の店を選ぶという方法も、もちろんありました。すこし検索すれば、もっと評価の高い店はあったのでしょう。けれど、この「思いがけず、いい店に出会えた」という感覚は、そうした選択からは、なかなか得られません。

誰かの言葉や評価に寄りかからず、自身の直感と判断に従ってみること。たとえその選択が「最良」でも「正解」でもなかったとしても、そこから得られるのは、思ったより豊かなものなのかもしれません。

自分の感覚で立つことはすこし心許なくもあり、同時に、静かな自由でもあるのだと思います。

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じぶんの耳目
じぶんの二本足のみで立っていて
なに不都合のことやある

（『倚りかからず』茨木のり子）

誠に勝手ながら、2025年12月27日（土）〜2026年1月4日（日）の間、年末年始のお休みをいただきます。
期間中にいただいたオーダーやお問い合わせへのご返信につきましては、年明け1月5日（月）以降順次対応いたします。

なお、リングサイズゲージの発送および一部在庫のある商品の年内最終発送受付については、12月26日（金）14時頃までのオーダーが対象となります。

ご不便をおかけいたしますが、何卒ご了承くださいますようお願いいたします。

This is information about the atelier in January 2026.
Please note that there will be no Open Days in January. Visits are by appointment only.

[ Open Day / No Reservation Required ]
No events scheduled

[ Appointment Day / Reservation Required ]
11th (Sun)
17th (Sat)
18th (Sun)
24th (Sat)
25th (Sun)
31st (Sat)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your desired date.

▼Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times that are grayed out in the selection field are unavailable due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Since cobaco items are made to order, you cannot take them home on the same day (with some exceptions).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・There are fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and steps inside the atelier. Please be extra careful if you are accompanied by children. On Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in sanitizing your hands with alcohol upon entering.
・There are no restroom facilities inside the atelier.

Thank you very much for always using our store.

Due to our participation in the event "New Jewelry TOKYO 2025" held in Omotesando, Tokyo from 11/28 to 12/1, we will be taking a break from processing orders placed on the online store and responding to inquiries during the following closure period.

November 24 (Mon, holiday) Closed
November 25 (Tue) Closed
November 26 (Wed) Open temporarily
November 27 (Thu) - December 1 (Mon) Temporary closure due to event participation
December 2 (Tue) Open temporarily
December 3 (Wed) Closed
December 4 (Thu) Temporary closure

Regarding ring size gauge rentals before the event, orders placed by around 1 PM on November 26 (Wed) will be eligible. Orders received after that will be shipped sequentially from December 2 (Tue) onward.

There will be irregular business days with temporary openings and closures before and after the event. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Just in time for the holiday season, a new ring has arrived. This slender signet ring features a single baguette-cut diamond. The diamond is set straight along the face of the signet, with the setting kept as minimal as possible. The straight line of the diamond and the surface of the metal complement each other, creating a refined nuance on your hand.

Designed to blend seamlessly into your everyday life, this ring reveals a quiet brilliance with high clarity when you glance at it—a minimal design that breathes artisanal precision into a sense of calm. It looks beautiful worn alone or stacked with other rings.

▼ Baguettecut Diamond Ring_signet
https://cobaco.shop/products/053

We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at "NEW JEWELRY TOKYO 2025," Japan's largest designer jewelry event, held at Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo, from November 28 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun), 2025. This will be the only opportunity this season to see our products in person in the Kanto area. We look forward to welcoming everyone living in and around Kanto.

For this event, we have prepared special limited-edition items. A long necklace featuring our iconic gold chain motif will be available at the venue.

[ Limited ] Silver Long Necklace_staple
Material: SV925 / K10
￥62,700 tax-in
*Limited quantity

New items from the "Staple" collection will also be introduced. In addition to our classic bi-color smoky quartz and rutilated quartz, the collection will feature items with mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli for the first time, as well as other pieces not available online. (Some earrings and rings will be available for immediate purchase and can be taken home on the spot.)

In addition, for three days only, we will showcase a range of items perfect for the holiday season, including the limited seasonal collection "Selectable Diamond" and our classic "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones." We look forward to seeing you in Omotesando.

*Most of the items on display at the event, except for a few, will be samples for fitting. If you wish to order items that are not available for immediate purchase, please place your order through our online store.

*Due to space limitations, the display will mainly feature this season's limited collection "Selectable Diamond," the "Staple" collection, and "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones." We will have all items, including cobaco BRIDAL and cobaco for baby, on hand, so if the item you are looking for is not on display, please feel free to ask our staff.

*We are unable to accept repair items directly during the event. Thank you for your understanding.
*Purchases and orders at the event will be cashless only.

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[ Event Info ]
New Jewelry TOKYO 2025
https://newjewelry.jp/nj2025/
*Link to external site

Date & Time｜
November 28, 2025 (Fri) 11:00-20:00
November 29, 2025 (Sat) 11:00-20:00
November 30, 2025 (Sun) 11:00-19:00

Venue｜
SPIRAL 1F - 3F
(cobaco exhibition area: 3F/Foyer & Hall)

5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
In front of "Omotesando Station" Exit B1

The holiday season has finally arrived. At cobaco, the Holiday Season 2025 collection launches today, November 1st. We have prepared many plans this season, including the season-limited collection, exclusive items for this season, and new item releases throughout the season... We will make this season exciting.

1. Season-limited collection "Choose Your Diamond" order reception begins

2. New season-limited items debut

3. Holiday season-related columns now available

4. Event participation scheduled

5. Season-limited wrapping available

When the scent of osmanthus blossoms is found, I recall the words of Yuta Orisaka.

In autumn, the phrase "the scent of osmanthus" catches the eye on social media. While the writer's emotions are quickly replayed, when you actually smell it, the genuine feeling that arises within yourself becomes hollowed out. (Omitted) What these expressions have in common is that the subject who speaks is hidden. Unable to be confident in the words that come from within, they are crushed by tools of empathy.(From Yuta Orisaka's "Yabu IN")

Everyone has a "moment when they feel autumn."
The chill of the wind, the colors of dusk, the scent in the air—these suddenly connect within oneself, and the feeling of "Ah, it's autumn" arises. Even if that feeling cannot be shared with anyone else, it is certainly a form of autumn breathing within oneself.

On the other hand, there are scenes and scents that "everyone would probably feel as autumn." The quintessential example is the scent of osmanthus. Using this word (symbol), you can easily share the "arrival of autumn" with everyone. But behind that convenience, the form of autumn that "I" felt hides behind the words. I believe this is exactly what Orisaka points out as the "hidden subject."

In an era where anyone can be a broadcaster, somehow the "subject" retreats. Words polished by AI and trendy phrases aimed at views cover the screen, gradually distancing from the sender's genuine feelings. We now live in a world where "whose words these are" is hard to see.

Not everyone needs to feel autumn through the scent of osmanthus. I hope for a world where the "autumn with genuine feeling" within each person is cherished. Because "restoring subjectivity" requires "acceptance of diversity." The brand cobaco also always wishes to be a place that affirms that small diversity.

And I also think this:
Words born through someone's body, not by logic, carry a certain warmth, even if small. When we encounter such words, I believe we can quietly connect with the "subject" within others. This may underlie not only words but all works created by people.

Suddenly, a line from Gen Hoshino's song "In the Middle of the Nonsense" comes to mind.

The scent on the nape of the neck is like bread, we praise it in amazement
Love is in the nonsense, people live as if laughing

Though I have never thought "the scent on the nape of the neck is like bread," that metaphor enters the body smoothly. And it feels as if happiness is packed into that scene (at least for me). His words have a definite "warmth," gently resonating in the listener's heart.

Words and works that reach us may be those that, while making us think "maybe I’m the only one who understands this feeling," still touch the hearts of many.

Here is information about the December atelier schedule.
On "Appointment Days," you can visit by advance reservation, one group at a time. "Open Days" are when the atelier is open all day and you are welcome to drop by freely without a reservation. We look forward to your visit.

[ Open Day / No Reservation Required ]
December 7 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
December 20 (Sat) 11:00-17:00
* Consultations for marriage rings are prioritized for those with reservations.

[ Appointment Day / Reservation Required ]
13th (Sat)
14th (Sun)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks in advance of your preferred date.

▼Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times that are grayed out in the selection field are unavailable due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, you cannot take them home on the same day (with some exceptions).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・There are delicate and breakable items such as glass and natural stones in the atelier, as well as stairs and steps. Please take extra care if you are accompanied by children. On Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in sanitizing your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There are no restroom facilities inside the atelier.

"Today, I didn’t meet anyone or say a single word until you called me. The trees in the garden don’t talk to me."

When the early signs of dementia began to appear, my grandmother said this to me over the phone. After my grandfather passed away and the dog they had for many years also died, my grandmother lived alone in a quiet house. Although my parents visited frequently, an overwhelming sense of "being alone" surrounded her.

When people lose their connections with family and society, they may gradually lose sight of the meaning of their own existence. And the body tries to physiologically avoid that pain. Or perhaps the mind "wants" to fade those memories away. Listening to my grandmother’s voice over the phone, I found myself thinking about these things.

Then, this summer. On the day we went to visit the graves with my parents, my father, who was with me all day, never once called my name. My father, who always prefixed his words with the other person’s name like a kind of greeting, didn’t do so even once.

Seeing his back, which had become one or two sizes smaller than when he was active, I saw my grandmother’s figure reflected in it. It has finally come—. The reality I had somehow prepared myself for, when it actually appeared before me, felt oppressively heavy, clinging to my body, and left me with a deeply gloomy feeling.

My father, a typical member of the "baby boomer generation," who ran through the height of the economic boom and devoted his life to work. Even after retirement, he worked for a while, but a few years ago, after a fall at work that injured his legs and hips, he stepped back from the front lines and started spending more time at home. Perhaps it was around that time that I began to sense a faint discomfort in the edges of our conversations.

The loneliness of seeing someone else (my father) gradually lose the memories and time they have built up. Is it the pain of reliving that process by his side? Or is it my own sadness of being "forgotten" by my own parent? I still can’t sort it out.

Even so, the fading of memories may be both loneliness and kindness. I believe there is a loneliness that can only be endured by forgetting. Still, I hope the voice calling out that name will reach him until the very end.

A new item has been added to the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection. Orders will be accepted starting today, Friday, October 10.

- Birthstone Ring_cone

- Birthstone Ring_vase

When looking at a white porcelain vase, one can feel a tension stretched within the stillness. The shape made to receive something seems beautiful because it is not complete in itself. I have long been drawn to that presence.

While embracing empty space, it maintains "room for something to be born." This ring was created from the desire to capture that stillness and tension in a small piece of jewelry. A tiny birthstone is set at the top, like the opening of a small vase extending from the arm.

To celebrate the addition of new items to our Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection, we are holding a special gift campaign. Customers who order items from the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection, including the new "Birthstone Ring_cone" and "Birthstone Ring_vase," during the campaign period will receive an original postcard featuring an illustration of a birthstone, while supplies last. You will receive a postcard for each stone in your order, matching the birth month of the birthstone(s) you selected.


[ Campaign Period ]
October 10, 2025 (Fri) - October 26, 2025 (Sun)

[ Eligible Customers ]
Customers who order items from the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection during the above period

[ Gift Details ]
Birthstone Postcard
*The number of postcards you receive will depend on the number of birthstones in your ordered item. (Example: If you order a Birthstone Ring_signet (3 stones), you will receive 3 postcards for the same birth month as the birthstones you selected.)

[ How to Receive Your Gift ]
When you add an eligible product to your cart, a popup will appear. Click the "Continue" button at the bottom right of the screen to add the "Birthstone Postcard Gift" to your cart.
*If you do not wish to receive the postcard, please click the "Remove" button at the bottom right of the popup. It will be removed from your cart.

[ Other Notes ]
・Limit one eligible item per customer. (If you order multiple eligible items, we will select one item to apply the gift to.)
・The campaign may end early if the planned number of postcards is reached, even during the campaign period.

The original atelier coat has been updated to an even more refined design. This season's batch has arrived from the daily wear brand "FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL," who we commission for production. We also use these coats as our workwear, and we find that their relaxed shape still carries an air of elegance, helping us feel composed every time we put them on.

Sales start today, Monday, September 1. Available in limited quantities, so please order soon if you're interested.

▼Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat
https://cobaco.shop/products/049

I have made an effort to be a good person. If I can keep pretending to be a good person, then that is no different from actually being one── she murmurs quietly to herself, half convincing herself. This is a memorable panel from a certain manga.

There was a contrast between "natural" and "cultivated." The "natural" "good person" interacts with others in a genuine, unpretentious way, and their very presence soothes those around them. Witnessing this, the "cultivated" woman feels a painful awareness of her own clumsiness and artificiality. No matter how much effort she puts in, she feels she can never reach the purity of the "natural," and a sharp ache stirs deep in her chest.

However, she realizes in the end that no matter how distant her ideal self may seem, the fact remains that she has been taking steps toward that ideal one by one. It is precisely because she continues to take action every day that value is created in the "self who strives to become." The quality of effort does not matter, and talent is absolutely not an issue. It is the overwhelming amount accumulated over a long time that shapes a person.

A series of small trials and errors. Each one, like countless droplets of water, eventually forms a vast ocean, nurturing the existence called "me" into something beyond mere "cultivation." Over time, this accumulation breaks through the shell of "cultivation," becoming one's own individuality and the shades of one's way of life.

Of course, the “natural” sparkle is dazzling. However, both purity and artifice are expressions of humanity. It is through the journey to that point—through choices and trial and error—that each person’s unique story emerges. As a “cultivated” self, I somehow felt saved by the realization she came to in the manga.

An ear cuff focusing on the iconic shape born from the concept of the "Staple" collection. Until now, it was only available in gold color, but this time a silver type has been newly introduced.

▼Silver Ear Cuff_staple
https://cobaco.shop/products/040_03_02

The atelier event "cobaco Photo Studio" is being held for the 5th time this year. On Tuesday, September 23 (holiday), the atelier will become a special photo studio for just one day. Whether with your whole family, someone special, friends, pets, or just yourself... why not capture your 2025 in a photo?

*Registration has ended*

Background of starting the photo studio event

"I want a family ring to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary"
"I want to give my grandmother a necklace for her 60th birthday"
"I want matching rings with a friend who will be apart starting spring"

We receive orders for cobaco jewelry for various reasons. It brings people closer, makes you think of someone anew, and encourages yourself... Reflecting on the role our jewelry plays, we realized it overlaps a lot with the role of the medium "photography." Since then, we have wanted to engage in an activity that watches over each customer's unique form being preserved in photos.

Could something new be born by connecting two seemingly unrelated points: a jewelry brand and photography? We consulted photographer Shinpei Kato, who always helps with our key visual shoots, and in 2020, the "cobaco Photo Studio" project began.

About "cobaco Photo Studio"

Our atelier in Kobe Sannomiya becomes a special photo studio for one day only. There are no colorful backdrops, numerous lights, or shooting equipment commonly seen in photo studios. What we have is the atelier space, natural light streaming through the windows, and a camera. We aim to capture natural appearances at that time and place.

The photographer in charge is Shinpei Kato, who also handles our brand visual shoots. Having worked in MUJI’s photo studio, he captures transparent, airy shots filled with atmosphere.

Here is an example of finished photos taken at the atelier. The photographer selects the photos, which are printed in a 6-cut size. (6-cut size is 254mm vertical × 203mm horizontal, approximately B5 size)

The printed photos are placed in original photo mounts made specifically for the photo studio event and delivered to customers. Photo data will be sent separately by email. Delivery is planned about one month after the shoot date.

Photographer Introduction

Shinpei Kato
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Born in 1976, from Kanagawa Prefecture. After working as a camera assistant and at MUJI’s photo studio, he became freelance in 2009. Moved to Okayama Prefecture in 2011. Alongside commercial photography for ads and magazines, he also shoots family photos. Held photo exhibitions "Shapes of Family" in Okayama and Tokyo in 2014. Participated in the Dramatic Yotsukaido Project since 2015. Has been responsible for cobaco’s brand visual shoots since the brand renewal in 2018.

[ Event Details ]
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23 (holiday) 10:30–16:00
*Reservations are required in 30-minute slots starting at 10:30*
(Break from 12:10 to 13:00)

10:30–11:00 / 1 group
11:05–11:35 / 1 group
11:40–12:10 / 1 group
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13:00–13:30 / 1 group
13:35–14:05 / 1 group
14:10–14:40 / 1 group
14:45–15:15 / 1 group
15:20–15:50 / 1 group

[ Location ]
atelier cobaco
4-6-4 Ikuta-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City

10-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (all lines) / 8-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station (all lines)
○ Behind the main store of Freundlieb.
○ There is no dedicated parking. Please use nearby coin parking if coming by car. Please refrain from parking on the street as it may inconvenience neighbors.

[ Fees ]
[1] First-time customers: 22,000 yen (tax included) / per group
[2] Customers who have previously ordered jewelry from cobaco (including past photo studio event participants): 19,800 yen (tax included) / per group
*Payment is required at the time of reservation.*

(Included in the fee)
One photo shoot (about 30 minutes) / Photo data (jpg format) & one print (6-cut size / 254mm vertical × 203mm horizontal) / Original photo mount included

[ Delivery Method ]
On the day of the shoot, choose one of the following two delivery methods:

[1] Pick up at the atelier
Please come to the atelier open day planned for November. (No reservation required) *The date will be announced on the shoot day.

[2] Mail delivery
Delivery by Yamato courier around the end of October.
*Shipping cost is borne by the customer. (Cash on delivery)*

[ Other Notes ]
・Photo selection is left to the photographer.
・In principle, cancellations or refunds due to customer convenience are not accepted. (However, if the event is canceled or postponed due to our circumstances, refunds will be promptly processed.)
・Pet photography is negotiable at the time of reservation. Shooting assumes pets are held in arms, so large dogs or pets that cannot be held are not allowed.
・A changing space will be provided inside the atelier on the day of the shoot, so you may change clothes.

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*By participating, you agree to the following. Please confirm before applying.*
・You agree to use the photographed photo data only personally (including SNS profile icons) and not for commercial use.

*Requests on the day of visit*
・The event operates on a "complete replacement system." To avoid contact with other customers, please do not arrive earlier than your reserved time.
・If you have a fever, cold symptoms, or feel unwell, please refrain from visiting.

New natural stones have been added to the "Decorative Natural Stones" collection.
The crystals, such as kyanite with beautiful shades of blue, tourmaline in its raw form, and rutile quartz mixed with hematite... each one formed over a long period by the great forces of nature, is unique and unlike any other.

▼Collection｜Decorative Natural Stones
https://cobaco.shop/collections/mineral_specimens

The bracelet from the Staple_PLAY collection. In addition to S/M/L sizes, the highly requested XL size is now available. You can now choose from four sizes.

Applicable items:
Silver Chain Bracelet_staple
Gold Colored Bracelet_staple
*XL size is a paid option only

Collection:
Staple_PLAY


[ Update: 2025/9/26 ]
From 9/26, we have updated the size labels and prices for each size.

S size → Discontinued
M size → Changed to new S size
L size → Changed to new M size
XL size → Changed to new L size

Please note that the content above differs from the current information. Thank you for your understanding.

There is a researcher who spends nearly half of the year in the mountains, observing the behavior of birds for many years. It is said that he can "understand" the language of the birds. This is likely due to a physical sense developed over many years of continuously listening to the birds' calls.

I suddenly remembered a story I once read about a boy with Indian blood. The boy, taken in by Cherokee grandparents, gradually learned to sense the breathing of the trees and the hearts of animals as he lived deep in the forest — a feeling of communicating with the world without relying on words eventually took root within him. It seems to me that the quiet conviction of researchers also harbors the same kind of "embodied understanding."

Entering the forest with nothing but his body, relying only on ordinary tools such as binoculars and a small recorder, he "translates" the birds' perspective through his own body. After accumulating thousands of hours, he discovers that bird calls have "words" and "sentences," and that changing the word order alters the meaning. This is a surprising discovery that shakes the conventional "common sense" that language is an ability unique to humans.

Without using cutting-edge technology or tools, he conducts research with just his own body and achieves results that rewrite global common sense—when you encounter his approach to work, the anxiety of "Is there really any idea that no one has touched in this era flooded with information?" suddenly falls away. Unnamed value still lurks within reachable radius. Such hope begins to sprout.

Inspired by the U-shaped nails called "Kasugai (Staple)" used to bind building materials, the "Staple" collection was created. By extending, shortening, and linking the delicate ridges of the stone-setting parts, we focused on the iconic form that embraces natural stones. While exploring various possibilities, another collection that playfully captures this essence with a light touch, "Staple_PLAY," was born.

Starting today, Friday, May 23rd, now available. You can view it on our online store.

▼Collection｜Staple_PLAY
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple_play

The "Staple" collection allows you to fully enjoy the charm of carefully selected large natural stones. In addition to the random shapes that have been the main focus so far, an oval shape has now been introduced. This classical and elegant shape highlights the beauty of natural stones from a different perspective than the random shapes.

Sales start today, Friday, May 9. Available for viewing on the online store.

▼Collection｜Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

Starting today, Friday, April 25, new seasonal gemstones have been added to the 'Staple' collection.
Vivid blue Sea Blue Chalcedony and eye-catching Lemon Quartz in a refreshing yellow are among the natural stones newly added, perfect for the coming season. Please take a look.

▼Collection｜Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

The atelier coat that we have long loved as our workwear. Based on what we have felt while actually wearing it, we decided to reevaluate it.

We have once again commissioned the daily wear brand "FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL," which uses high-quality domestic cotton fabric and is crafted by skilled artisans. While utilizing the strengths of the previous atelier coat, it has been updated to a more refined shape.

The piece features stone-setting parts designed in the "Staple" collection, adding subtle details unique to a jewelry brand. After two years of development, a piece that suits the current mood has been completed.

▼Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat
https://cobaco.shop/products/049

▼[ Column ] New workwear born in the atelier
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/050

▼[ Column ] Styling Sample | Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/051

My grades in science subjects were terrible, but for some reason, I have always been interested in the second law of thermodynamics since my student days. Heat moves from hot objects to cold ones, and the reverse does not occur. Hot coffee cools down over time, and mixed milk does not return to its original state. Energy always flows from high to low. It is an extremely simple yet powerful physical law.

People gather around things with high energy. Without a heat source, there is no power generated. A person's enthusiasm and the power of the works created by it propagate to the surroundings. This law seems to apply not only to the world of physics but also to human activities. Perhaps that is why it has remained in the back of my mind all this time.

Artists, designers, craftsmen, musicians—those who create something from nothing invariably possess "heat." It may be skill, thought, or perhaps a pure passion of "liking." However, there is certainly a "high energy" present, and that temperature difference attracts people and becomes a driving force. People are drawn to those who "chase what they love, think, and continue to express." It is the same structure from which energy naturally flows out.

The brand cobaco does not necessarily have a worldview that conveys "heat," but we still want to always carry a quiet warmth as creators. And we hope that the items we design are not just decorations but serve as catalysts that draw out the energy of the person wearing them. That is our wish.