Seiban Co., Ltd. Introducing the NOBLE and ARTISAN series with innovative designs for +CEL school bags

[Seiban Co., Ltd.] CEL Introducing the NOBLE and ARTISAN series with innovative school bag designs ​
Seiban Co., Ltd. Press release: January 27, 2025 CEL Introducing the NOBLE and ARTISAN series with innovative school bag designs New colors have been added to the series, and orders will start from Thursday, February 13, 2025!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-1fdc9a37c9ef42fb9ecf8d5db0660792-2154×1498.jpg photo: Norio Kidera Seiban Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, President and CEO: Takaaki Izumi, hereinafter referred to as “Seiban”) is targeting children who will enter school in April 2026 from the “ CEL” brand that colors the scenery of families. We will begin accepting orders for the 2026 model from Thursday, February 13, 2025. An epoch-making school bag designed by product designer Fumie Shibata CEL’s school bag was born as a school bag that is like a companion that spends precious time with children. In addition to the PLAIN series, which pursues traditional forms, two new series of school bags, NOBLE and ARTISAN, are now available with completely new designs created by product designer Fumie Shibata. will appear. We have reconsidered the school bag as a bag, and have created an innovative design filled with ideas and considerations that are easy to use for children. In addition to the classic colors, the PLAIN series has added two new colors, pink and beige, which are typical of CEL, starting with the 2026 model. The details have been updated while maintaining a universal appearance, such as using CEL’s original metal fittings and studs designed by Fumie Shibata. The CEL School Bag 2026 model, which has an expanded lineup, will be available at 14 locations nationwide, including the online store and flagship store “ CEL HOME STORE (Omotesando, Tokyo)” from February 13, 2025 (Thursday). Reservations are accepted at the order meeting “ CEL CARAVAN”. Please pay attention. NOBLE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-d591d30e98084150519c547768c6671e-2232×1595.jpg Design by Fumie Shibata NOBLE is a school bag with a completely new design designed by product designer Fumie Shibata. We reconsidered the school bag as a bag and designed it with an opening at the top. This makes it easy for even younger students to open and close, and to take out their belongings. Also, since there is no cover, it is
lightweight, yet has a square shape that makes it immediately recognizable as a school bag. The colors have a matte texture and are available in four classic and calm colors such as red, black, camel, and green. Until now, almost all the backs of school bags were cream colored, but with NOBLE, each bag has a different original check pattern designed by Fumie Shibata to match the color of the school bag. Made of mesh material with excellent cushioning and
breathability. In addition, the sophisticated design has been carefully applied to every corner, including the CEL original studs and metal fittings that are common to other models. There is a special case on the side for storing water bottles, etc., and it can be folded up when not in use. ｜NOBLE series｜ External dimensions (approx.): Height 33.0cm / Width 26.5cm / Gusset width 18.5cm Internal dimensions (approx.): Height 31.0cm / Width 23.5cm / Gusset width 12.5cm Weight (approx.): 1190g Color: red, black, camel, green Price: ¥88,000 [tax included] Design: Fumie Shibata ARTISAN
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-618221a18ebbf1fa59e6f1a576b86eb9-2218×1581.jpg Design by Fumie Shibata , as its name means “craftsman”, is a model that brings together CEL’s technology. It has the shape of an authentic school bag, but it has a fresh look, with a special bottle case placed on the side. Even though it is made of artificial leather, it has been given a finishing touch to polish the cut edges, and the front pocket has a three-dimensional shape with a gusset. Available in four calming colors to match its appearance. On the side, there is a pocket with a magnetic lid that can hold children’s cell phones. I reconsidered the school bag as an elegant leather bag and created it by considering the “cover” stitch as a design. By using the same color all the way to the back, a sense of unity is created. Craftsmanship in your pocket. ARTISAN is known for its iconic pockets. The
three-dimensional shape makes it easy to use and beautiful. The bottle case was created from Fumie Shibata’s simple question, “Where do people store their water bottles?” Function and good looks come together. ｜ARTISAN series｜ External dimensions (approx.): Height 33.5cm / Width 26.5cm / Gusset width 20.8cm Internal dimensions (approx.): Height 31.0cm / Width 23.5cm / Gusset width 12.5cm Weight (approx.): 1240g Color: red, black, camel, green Price: ¥88,000 [tax included] Design: Fumie Shibata PLAIN
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-3a2a7d295cf555cdfc28db7da9de7ecf-1281×1920.jpg The PLAIN series pursues traditional forms and is a school bag with a beautiful appearance. We pay close attention to details such as stitch width and parts, and value quality. The back of the lid of the school bag, the cover, is decorated with the work of dyer Sayaro Yuzuki, which gently colors the time of opening and closing the bag every day. In addition to classic colors, the 2026 model is available in light new colors such as CEL-like pink. The back of the “cover” will be available in a total of 5 designs, including 4 patterns designed by Yuzuki and a plain color. CEL’s most basic PLAIN also continues to evolve. Adopts CEL’s original metal fittings and studs designed by product designer Fumie Shibata. We have achieved a high-quality appearance while ensuring important functions such as ease of carrying, safety, and durability. Because it’s something you use every day.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-2173566eefc3db4330a6029c14486138-1281×1920.jpg We consider carrying comfort as a function and pursue it thoroughly. In addition to the shape that makes it easy to carry on your back with a shoulder strap that rises firmly from the base, it also has a thick cushion that combines low resilience and high resilience to support your back and hips. You can adjust the twist of the lower belt so that it doesn’t hurt your body. ｜PLAIN series｜ External dimensions (approx.): Height 33.5cm / Width 26.5cm / Gusset width 20.5cm Internal dimensions (approx.): Height 31.0cm / Width 23.5cm / Gusset width 12.5cm Weight (approx.): 1200g Color: Red, black, camel, navy, green, brown, pink, beige Price: ¥77,000 [tax included] Back cover｜Sayaro Yuzuki design (Joy, Akatsuki, Nozomi, Kibou)｜ Price: ¥66,000 [tax included] Back cover｜Plain｜ Profile｜Fumie Shibata Representative of Design Studio S. Born in Yamanashi Prefecture. Raised in a family that ran Koshu textiles. He handles a variety of designs, including electronic products, furniture, medical equipment, and total hotel direction. He has won numerous awards including the Elle Deco International Design Award Grand Prix in the Lighting Category, the Red Dot Award Best of the Best, and the iF Design Award Gold Award. Professor at Tama Art University. He is the author of “Another form inside one form”. CEL CARAVAN 2026
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10024/130/10024-130-cf18685bad36840b732cbca7cd666997-1281×1281.jpg We will be holding an order event “ CEL CARAVAN 2026” where you can pick up CEL school bags and take a look. This year, we are planning to hold 20 events at 14 venues in 11 cities including CEL HOME STORE (CHS), Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, and Okayama
(*including CHS). Please enjoy carrying it on your back, taking pictures, and choosing a school bag. Our staff is always on hand, so please feel free to ask us about any questions you may have, such as product information or the correct way to carry your bag. For the schedule and reservations for “ CEL CARAVAN 2026”, please visit the CEL official website and official SNS. CEL URL ｜
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