A new chapter of my life begins
There are moments when life whispers that it is time to turn the page. For me, that moment arrived after more than seven years devoted to the supply chain and purchasing.
This is not truly a departure, but rather an arrival: that of a project that carries within it my entire story, all my convictions, and my subjects of predilection. For a decade, I navigated between logistics, sourcing, and international operations, first within Japanese companies like Fujifilm and Toyota, then in the sports nutrition industry. But something was missing. Something essential, intimate, that could not be found in Excel spreadsheets nor in performance reports. Today, I choose to follow this inner voice.
The call of two cultural heritages deeply intertwined
I am the son of a Japanese father and a Belgian mother. This dual culture does not merely define my origins; it shapes my gaze and my sensitivities.
Japanese culture taught me attention to detail, respect for objects, this silent conviction that well-made things deserve to cross time. Belgian culture, in turn, transmitted to me discreet elegance, the love of history, the beauty hidden in the patina of time. These two heritages do not overlap within me—they merge. And it is from this fusion that Origami Vintage was born.
Origami Vintage: My vision as curator and heir to Japanese culture
Origami Vintage is more than a commercial project; it is a curation approach designed to inscribe luxury within time. I go to Japan seeking vintage luxury handbags, not as a treasure hunter, but as a curator in search of meaning and beauty.
Japan is for me the sanctuary of the vintage market: a country where pieces are treated with an almost sacred veneration, where authenticity standards are among the strictest in the world, where every stitch tells a story.
The name ’Origami’ was not chosen at random. It evokes for me the precision of gesture, transformation through folding, the beauty born of simplicity. Every piece I select, whether from the house of Louis Vuitton or the house of Chanel, will carry this same requirement: to be worthy of a second life.
It is in this spirit that traditional bags manufactured in Japan are also included. Crafted from kimono silks and obi belts, they extend the history of textile by offering it a new form, delicate and contemporary. Each piece is unique, marked by patterns, folds, and time, like an imprint of the initial gesture.
Finally, this approach also opens to origami as an art, through works by artists who transform paper into unique creations. An invitation to discover this delicate universe and to shine a light on singular talents.
Environmental impact: My circular luxury approach
I deeply believe that luxury should not be measured by accumulation, but by preservation. In a world where the fashion industry produces mountains of waste, choosing vintage is for me an act of gentle resistance.
Every bag I select is a bag that does not need to be manufactured anew. Every piece that finds a second family is a preserved resource, a avoided carbon footprint, a continuing story.
- Reducing the carbon footprint — By giving new life to existing pieces, I contribute to reducing polluting production and diminishing the energy required for their manufacture.
- Preserving resources — Every leather, every metal, every textile already extracted deserves to be honored, not thrown away or forgotten at the bottom of a closet.
- Fighting obsolescence — My mission is to counter the culture of disposability by celebrating durability, artisanal quality, the beauty that ages with grace.
Origami Vintage is not only a commercial project; it is first and foremost a commitment. A commitment to the preservation of our environment, to the preservation of artisanal know-how, to those who believe that true luxury is that which endures.
You will find all our detailed commitments in the dedicated section of our general FAQ
The Development Steps of the Origami Vintage Boutique Planned for 2026
My year 2026 is marked by patience and determination. Here is the path I have traced to prepare the launch of the Origami Vintage boutique:
- Carefully prepare the branding and first communication tools of this emerging brand, with a b prepare the branding and first communication tools of this emerging brand, with a blog that will soon be enriched by a newsletter to which you can already subscribe.
- Travel to Japan in May and June to plunge into the heart of Japan, from Kanto to Kansai, explore historic neighborhoods and hidden boutiques where the treasures I seek rest.
- Document my discoveries so that the story of each piece survives beyond its sale through photographs, videos, and narratives.
- Prepare the launch of the online boutique, with all the rigor and attention this project deserves.
- Meet Japanese origami artists, to select exceptional pieces and contribute to making this uniqlog that will soon be enriched by a newsletter to which you can already subscribe.
This is not a race; it is a journey I wish to undertake with consciousness, respect, and love.
Join this exploration
If you too believe that objects have a soul, that luxury can inscribe itself within time, that Japanese craftsmanship deserves to be celebrated, then this project belongs to you as much as to me.
I would be honored to count you among those who share this vision. More information on collections, on the launch, on everything being constructed behind the curtain: all of this will come in its time.
