About VERNACLE Gathering #1
" VERNACLE Gathering #1 " is a real-life event by VERNACLE . It allows you to actually touch items that you can usually only see online, and allows you to hear directly from the staff about the background of their creations and the intentions behind their curation. This will be the first time the event will be held, and it will be held for four days from February 21st (Friday) to 24th (Monday, holiday), 2025 , at the Shiratosha in Kiyosumi Shirakawa.

The theme is " Memories of Orcia "

Prior to the event, in July 2024, VERNACLE introduced works by Japanese artists at the MANUFACTO STORE in San Quirico d'Orcia, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy.

The soulful works of the 12 artists were very impressive, and I remember feeling very proud. We also held a workshop where we had specially made sake cups for Hiro Onozawa, Kei Condo, Saburo, and Jun Yatake, and enjoyed them with local sake (jizake). We think that while enjoying the unique climate of the production area, we were also able to interest the artists' backgrounds and the backstories of their craftsmanship.

After Memories of Orcia ended, the works were on sale until the end of the year holiday season, and were well received by wealthy Westerners who were on vacation. This time, we looked back on the pop-up event and tried to introduce it to people in Japan once again. All the participating artists, including Hiroshi Onozawa, KEI CONDO, and Natsu Fukano from Tagotto, came to visit, and we were able to report on the reaction in Italy.

VERNACLE's original brand "brown supply" was also unveiled for the first time. The original blend of decaffeinated coffee by leather craftsman Yusuke Igumi and the "new old clothes" dyed by tea dye artist Kyoichiro Washiso were well received, and the response was such that we were confident about the official release.

Customers who came to visit after seeing the artist on Instagram, families, and local acquaintances also came to visit, making this the first time the event was held and we were able to fully enjoy the thrill of an in-person event.

The next event will have a new theme, so please look forward to it!