Not just a wallet but also a mini bag: Japanese leather brand ED ROBERT JUDSON makes a limited-time appearance at GROOVY
Only three days!
Key highlights
- Japanese leather goods brand ED ROBERT JUDSON was founded in 2009 by designer Satoshi Ezaki. Its name combines the names of two figures in science and invention, including Robert Hooke, with Edo, Tokyo’s former name.
- Taipei select shop GROOVY will host a three-day limited-time exhibition in June, showcasing and selling nearly 50 leather goods from the brand, so visitors can experience its practical aesthetic up close.
- The event’s highlight is an advance made-to-order program for the new MAGIC PURSE BAG. Silver and gold zipper pulls distinguish the wallet and bag compartments within its integrated design.
- This 2-in-1 zippered design comes with a shoulder chain and can be worn as a crossbody mini bag. During the event, guests can also mix and match from a selection of leathers to create a customized version of their own.
Some accessories gradually reveal the details hidden in their design once you hold them and incorporate them into everyday life. Japanese leather goods brand ED ROBERT JUDSON excels at transforming seemingly ordinary everyday objects into pieces with function, structural character, and playful ingenuity. This June, select shop GROOVY will partner with ED ROBERT JUDSON for a three-day limited-time trunk show. Along with an advance made-to-order program for MAGIC PURSE BAG, the newest piece in the brand’s signature PARALLEL series, nearly 50 of the brand’s designs will also be available for purchase, giving those who love Japanese leather goods and practical design a chance to experience ED ROBERT JUDSON’s distinctive worldview up close.
“Idea tools” inspired by everyday objects
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ED ROBERT JUDSON was founded in 2009 by designer SATOSHI EZAKI. Built around the concept of “idea tools inspired by everyday objects,” the brand draws inspiration from industrial components, household items, and details people encounter every day, transforming them into leather goods with functional appeal and distinctive designs. The name itself has an interesting backstory: ED ROBERT JUDSON is imagined as a fictional craftsman, combining scientist Robert Hooke, zipper inventor Whitcomb L. Judson, and Edo, Tokyo’s former name. From its name onward, the brand has a distinctive character that falls somewhere between craftsmanship, invention, and storytelling.
MAGIC PURSE BAG: A wallet and a mini bag in one
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The highlight of this trunk show is the advance made-to-order program for MAGIC PURSE BAG, the newest piece in the PARALLEL series. The design incorporates wallet and bag storage into a single zipper structure, with different-colored zipper pulls distinguishing their uses: the silver side functions as a wallet for bills, cards, and coins, while the gold side opens into a bag compartment for a phone and small essentials. Add the shoulder chain, and it can also be worn as a crossbody mini bag, offering a lightweight, streamlined option for everyday outings.
Even more special, guests can mix and match from a selection of leathers during the event to create their own MAGIC PURSE BAG. For those who appreciate details, materials, and practical design, it is more than simply buying an accessory; it feels like taking part in a design experiment about everyday use.
Nearly 50 designs on display and for sale
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Alongside the limited made-to-order MAGIC PURSE BAG, GROOVY will also display nearly 50 ED ROBERT JUDSON pieces, including the brand’s classic styles and designs in different leather materials. From their construction and hardware to the feel of the leather, each piece shows how the brand balances function and aesthetics. If you’ve been looking for a leather good that stands apart from the ordinary while fitting naturally into everyday life, this three-day limited-time trunk show may be a great place to start.
ED ROBERT JUDSON TRUNK SHOW at GROOVY
Dates｜June 5 (Friday) to June 7 (Sunday), 2026
Venue｜GROOVY
Address｜No. 34, Lane 233, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
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