Kyoto, Japan /
Founded: 2015 /

Designer Rei Tanaka's comes from an extensive background in tailoring and focused art forms. Pursuing a lifelong commitment to high quality craftsmanship, studying bespoke craft in London and Italy; his sensibilities are evident in his current practice.

'ierib' is the epitome of small production, hand-done, artisanal craft. Everything is developed + produced in the Kyoto atelier by Rei himself. The label is renowned for its meticulous handmade leather goods and dedication to a slower approach to design, where material, process, and time hold equal importance. This full circle philosophy is evident in practice; Rei not only hunting for sport, but using the hides in production, and the meat for consumption.

Every piece is created with an obsessive attention to detail—hand-selected leathers, custom-developed hardware and labor-intensive dyeing and finishing techniques performed in-house. Rather than concealing the marks of production, ierib embraces them, allowing each item to carry the visible imprint of the artisan's hand. Bags, footwear, and garments develop a unique patina over time, becoming increasingly personal to their owner.