A vibrant indoor scene captures two men engaging in conversation across a wooden bar counter. On the left,  Thomas Lauderdale with light, curly hair and sunglasses, wearing a blue shirt with red suspenders, is smiling broadly and looking towards the other man. On the right, a man with graying hair and glasses, dressed in a dark short-sleeved shirt, is leaning on the counter and smiling back. He has a backpack slung over one shoulder and visible tattoos on his arm
Pink Martini

Thomas with his Friends
Sharing his Love of Randoseru Vol.2

Pink Martini’s Thomas Lauderdale, who has been using a Randoseru for 17 years, had an idea when he saw Tsuchiya's artisanal Randoseru and other bags for the first time.  “I really want my friends and family to experience these unique leather bags too!"  So, we helped him host a try-on party at his downtown flat in Portland.  We brought all our favorite bags, turned on some Pink Martini and took some great photos of him and his friends, just having fun!  

Continued from Vol.1

Otona Randoseru

Hunter Noack / Classical Pianist

“Fits on my back perfectly and is easy to move in. I was amazed to learn this bag is waterproof! We want to wear these together, Thomas in red and me in black.”

Thomas Ackerman with gray hair and glasses is seated on an antique wooden trunk, leaning back against a textured brick wall. He is wearing a dark, short-sleeved collared shirt, dark shorts, dark socks, and dark shoes. A Tsuchiya Kaban's Waterproof OTONA RANDSEL is positioned behind him on the trunk. His legs are extended in front of him, with visible tattoos on his lower left leg. To the left of the trunk, there's a potted plant.
Thomas Ackerman with gray hair, seen from the back, is standing in a room and looking out through several large, tall windows. They are wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark pants, with a Tsuchiya Kaban's  Waterproof OTONA RANDSEL on their back. The windows have arched tops and appear to be old-fashioned, letting in natural light. To the right, there's a plant on a table.

Thomas Ackerman

“The minimal design lets the materials and functionality take center stage, I can appreciate that.”

A high-angle shot shows two young adults sitting on a richly patterned, antique-style rug in a relaxed indoor setting. On the left,Paul Balmer with a cap and a plaid shirt over a blue t-shirt and green pants is smiling, with a Tsuchiya Kaban's Waterproof OTONA RANDSELnext to him. On the right, Attorney with curly blonde hair, wearing a black top and light pink pants, is holding a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in light blue, and looking towards the man with a smile.
A man and a woman stand with their backs to the camera, facing a rustic concrete wall with visible cracks and imperfections.  Attorney  on the left has curly blonde hair and is wearing a dark top and light-colored pants, carrying a Tsuchiya Kaban's Randoseru in light blue. Paul Balmer on the right is wearing a plaid shirt, green pants, and a light-colored baseball cap, carrying a Tsuchiya Kaban's Waterproof OTONA RANDSEL.

Molly Johnson / Philanthropist
Paul Balmer / Attorney

“Lightweight, sharp, and hip! I like the weekly schedule inside the flap, it’s transporting me to 1960s Japan.” Molly
“I’m drawn to the soft padding on the back, I love that consideration of comfort.” Paul

A man in a black long-sleeved shirt and black pants sits on a gray sofa, looking into a black leather bag on his lap. He wears blue and white sneakers. The room has a rustic feel with a concrete-like wall and a patterned rug.
A man with a backpack and a long tan coat stands in a room with a large plant on the right and a mural on the back wall.

Imer Rodriguez Bar / Jeweler

“Truly impressive. I like the idea of carrying the backpack in my hands or over just one shoulder.”

A man in a plaid shirt and jeans with a black backpack over his shoulder looks back at the camera, standing in a brightly lit room filled with plants and various objects.
Waterproof OTONA RANDSEL 003
Sharp, smooth and waterproof
Specially crafted, the newly developed "Water-proof Smooth Leather" of this backpack will keep you looking sharp regardless of the seasons and occasions. Applying the techniques of Tsuchiya's signature "Randoseru" backpacks, it is perfectly designed to be comfortable to carry and highly organizable.
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Steerhide OTONA RANDSEL Waterproof in Charcoal Gray Made in Japan
Steerhide OTONA RANDSEL Waterproof in Charcoal Gray Made in Japan
Thomas’s friends carrying Tsuchiya Kaban leather bags

Thomas’s friends carrying Tsuchiya Kaban leather bags

Sophia von Trapp / Market research, singer
Joseph Aboki / Engineer

“How did they get this leather so smooth! I’ve never felt anything like it.“ Sophia
“It feels vintage, but also reads modern. You can’t actually tell what era it’s from...its timeless.“ Joseph

Two men are sitting and laughing, one wearing a cap and holding a small stringed instrument, and the other wearing glasses and a dark sweater with a brown bag slung over his shoulder.

Issei Saida / Financial Literature
Tyler Malek / Chef

“As a Japanese American, I am proud to see my culture represented in the craftsmanship of this bag.” Issei

“This is just what I need in my life- can I keep it!” Tyler

Thomas with his Friends Sharing his Love of Randoseru Vol.1
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Thomas Lauderdale with his Randoseru for 17 years
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