~Approximately 100g per shoe~ The classic Japanese ballet shoe “kurun TOKYO” offers the ultimate comfort. The summer icon “PANAMA CLOTH” that sells out every year is back again this year!
Opera Port Co., Ltd. Press release: June 24, 2025 To members of the press ~Approximately 100g per shoe~ The classic Japanese ballet shoe “kurun TOKYO” offers the ultimate comfort, and the summer icon “PANAMA CLOTH” that sells out every year is back again this year! To be released on the official online store from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and at the Isetan Shinjuku store from Monday, July 14.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48005/7/48005-7-0a0415d3803728724dde2d3c04894689-1845×906.jpg Handmade ballet shoe brand “kurun TOKYO” will be releasing a new product from the popular “PANAMA CLOTH” series, which is available only during the summer. This series, which has garnered much support as a “summer staple” and sells out every year, will be available for pre-sale on the official online store from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This summer, the light and elegant design, perfect for both vacations and everyday use, will be available again. “kurun TOKYO” has been loved as a standard domestic ballet shoe, with its soft feel that clings to the feet and its light weight of only 100g per shoe. “PANAMA CLOTH” is an item made of Panama-like material with a natural texture. You can easily match them with any color and pattern. They are water-repellent and highly functional, and are lightweight and comfortable to wear without getting tired. They are perfect for everyday outings or special trips, and are perfect for active wear this summer. ＜ PANAMA CLOTH Sales Schedule＞ ◎Official online pre-sale (https://kurun.tokyo/) July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) 20:00~ ◎kurunTOKYO fitting salon KOBE (TESTA Kobe Old Settlement 3F, 31-1 Akashicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture / TEL: 078-381-9643) Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00~ ◎Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 2F Women’s Shoes Monday, July 14, 2025 – Tuesday, July 29, 2025 *We also plan to sell the products at the following POP UP SHOP. Popular POP UP SHOPs that have broken period sales records are being held one after another First store opening at world-famous landmark “Marina Bay Sands” has been decided! The POP UP SHOP held by “kurun TOKYO”, which usually operates an online store, has become a popular event with a constant stream of repeat customers and new fans, and is a rare opportunity to see a wide range of sizes and color variations, including the new “PANAMA CLOTH” products that will be sold only in the summer. In the past, it has been highly supported, not only in various places in Japan but also in POP UP SHOPs overseas, breaking period sales records. In addition, it has been decided that the first store will be opened at “Marina Bay Sands Singapore”, a comprehensive resort facility in Singapore known as one of the world’s leading landmarks. It is extremely rare for a Japanese brand to open a store at Marina Bay Sands, and this is an unusual decision for a pop-up shop. Details of the store opening at Marina Bay Sands will be announced at a later date. In addition, a pop-up shop will be held for the fifth time at Takashimaya Shopping Centre in Singapore in June this year. Local interest in the brand’s “Japan-made” “ultra-lightweight, weighing approximately 100g per shoe” and “unparalleled softness” has been growing year by year, and the brand has established a solid
popularity, with items selling out one after another. Venue: Shibuya Hikarie 3F ShinQs Shoes Kaleido Date and time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Venue: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 5th floor Women’s shoes Date and time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Venue: #B2-K21 THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS SINGAPORE *First time opening! Date and time: Monday, August 4, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
PANAMA CLOTH “PANAMA CLOTH” accelerates the SUMMER mindset Although it is only available for a summer sale, the popular item that represents the brand, which has sold over 2,000 pairs in total, is back again this year! In 2025, in addition to the three colors to choose from, there will also be limited colors available only at fitting salons and pop-up shops. Of the more than 200 variations, this is one of the items that has received particularly high support from repeat customers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48005/7/48005-7-b8d6898c27f5eee8661bebe725373c52-1200×1200.jpg Camel× Black
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48005/7/48005-7-9f5d74173d1a676cf1a3b23dce1a68cb-1200×1200.jpg Camel× Camel
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48005/7/48005-7-7001e430173c5205d08eadfb6ff5f615-1200×1200.jpg Camel × Khaki
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48005/7/48005-7-f792862f2923b3699292b5247501e4fb-1200×1200.jpg ★Limited color Camel × Navy ・Color: Black/Camel/Khaki/Navy (fitting salon・POP UP SHOP-exclusive color) -Size: 21.5cm – 26.5cm -Price: 17,380 yen (tax included)
■History of kurun TOKYO March 1, 2019 ・”kurun TOKYO” is a ballet shoe brand handmade by skilled craftsmen in an atelier in Asakusa (Tokyo). Sales of “TOKYO” began exclusively at the online store. – Starting with the Isetan Shinjuku store, POP UP SHOP development began at major department stores and fashion buildings in Tokyo and other regions (record sales during the POP UP period were broken at each location. They quickly became a staple of domestically made ballet shoes.) 2020 – Opened a permanent fitting salon in the select shop “Spiti Faro” located in the former settlement of Kobe, one of the most fashionable areas in the Kansai region. – Held an order event for the brand’s first custom shoes, “my kurun TOKYO” 2023 ・First overseas store opening. Held a pop-up shop at Takashimaya S.C. in Singapore (setting a new record for sales during the period). Also began shipping to Singapore from the online store. 2025 ・With growing recognition in overseas markets, expanded the online store’s international shipping regions to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States ・Having established popularity locally, held the fifth pop-up shop at Takashimaya S.C. in Singapore ・POP UP SHOP to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore ■What is Kurun TOKYO? Since its debut in March 2019, kurun TOKYO has quickly become a standard for domestic ballet shoes. A ballet shoe brand with the concept of “-The world’s most comfortable shoes to make people all over the world smile-“. A stunning range of colors and materials. Available in sizes from 21.5cm to 26.5cm to suit a wide range of people. Features a flexible sole that clings to the foot and an ultra-lightweight weight of about 100g per shoe. A Made-in-Japan masterpiece created by skilled craftsmen in Asakusa. Not only in Japan, but also in pop-up shops overseas, the brand continues to break period sales records, and its momentum shows no sign of slowing down. By pursuing the ultimate comfort by using high-quality genuine leather, it has gained overwhelming support and has become a brand with many repeat customers. You can select your own style from over 200 different materials and color variations to suit the occasion and style. They have become an essential item for your lifestyle, with many collectors owning more than 10 pairs. kurun TOKYO is a unique entity that delivers the skills of Asakusa craftsmen and the reliability of Japan-made products to the world, and is steadily making progress in overseas markets as well. ■Brand overview Brand name: kurun TOKYO (Kurun Tokyo) Product price: 15,180 yen to 24,200 yen (tax included) *Japan sales price Sizes: 21.5cm to 26.5cm in 0.5cm increments Colors and fabrics: 200 types in total Country of origin: Made in Japan Official website: https://kurun.tokyo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurun_official/ Customer inquiries: fitting salon KOBE 078-381-9643 / info@kurun.jp
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