Elevated desk vibes: SKIMS teams up with TOYO STEEL and RHODIA, using earthy tones to redefine stationery and storage

When you think of SKIMS, the brand founded by Kim Kardashian, underwear and ultra-supportive shapewear probably come to mind. Yet the brand’s mastery of an earth-tone aesthetic has long extended into every corner of daily life. This time, SKIMS is pushing boundaries again with a cross-category collaboration with Japanese steel toolbox icon TOYO STEEL and century-old French notebook brand RHODIA, creating a limited collection of lifestyle goods that combines practicality with exceptional texture. This lineup really makes you marvel: Toolboxes and stationery can look this good?

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SKIMS has long made waves in fashion with its muted nude and brown tones and minimalist cuts. This time, the brand brings its signature color philosophy to desks and everyday storage. Whether you’re an office worker who likes a tidy desk or someone particular about everyday objects, this collection shouldn’t be missed.

Japanese seamless steel craftsmanship: TOYO STEEL’s classic box design becomes desk art

Japanese steelcraft specialist TOYO STEEL is known for its seamless press-forming technique. Created for its collaboration with SKIMS, the palm-sized T-190 toolbox is formed from a single sheet of steel. A prominent SKIMS logo is embossed on the front, while its clean, streamlined silhouette retains the toughness of an industrial design with a touch of refined elegance. It’s ideal for storing jewelry, makeup, or miscellaneous stationery on your desk, and stacking them saves even more space.

If you need more storage space, the Y-350 toolbox is an excellent choice. Also made from a single piece of seamless steel, its camber-top lid greatly increases its interior capacity. With a smooth, easy-grip handle and sturdy clasps, it offers security and practicality in equal measure. This industrial toolbox becomes a piece of art worthy of home display, creating a striking visual accent anywhere in the room.

French paper quality: RHODIA N°16 notebook set in four colors

Now that desk storage is taken care of, the ritual of handwriting shouldn’t be overlooked. SKIMS enlisted century-old French stationery brand RHODIA for a limited-edition set of four N°16 ruled notebooks (HK$ 304). Each notebook has 70 pages of premium 90 g brushed vellum paper that feels smooth and resists ink bleed-through, along with a sturdy cardboard backing. Whether you’re taking notes in a work meeting or doodling casually, it offers a smooth writing experience.

Most appealing of all, the set includes four exclusive earth-tone shades: Sand, Clay, Sienna, and Jasper. Paired with the embossed SKIMS logo on the cover, even jotting down notes becomes an elegant ritual.

Among lifestyle goods at a similar price point, this collection is an excellent choice, combining the long-established reputation for durability of TOYO STEEL and RHODIA with SKIMS’s distinctive eye for color. It offers both practicality and visual appeal. It’s now available worldwide through the official website, and limited collaborations like this are often hugely popular, so if you’re interested, head to the SKIMS website soon to find your favorite pieces.

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