Yuki Matsuda has a look about him.  He has a disarmingly gentle smile that only disappears when engrossed in particularly passionate topics.  His long black hair bears wisps of grey, neatly tied back in a short pony tail.  His arms are crossed across a crisp button down that looks comfortable and well-worn.  But it’s his eyes that bear the unmistakable mark–a look of genuine satisfaction that can be neither feigned nor manufactured.  That’s because every morning Matsuda wakes up and does what he loves best: he makes beautiful shoes, clothes, and luggage that are handcrafted with century old techniques and inspiration from the American Northeast.  And he’s damn good at what he loves.  Introducing Yuketen. [Read more]

Yuki Matsuda has a look about him.  He has a disarmingly gentle smile that only disappears when engrossed in particularly passionate topics.  His long black hair bears wisps of grey, neatly tied back in a short pony tail.  His arms are crossed across a crisp button down that looks comfortable and well-worn.  But it’s his eyes that bear the unmistakable mark–a look of genuine satisfaction that can be neither feigned nor manufactured.  That’s because every morning Matsuda wakes up and does what he loves best: he makes beautiful shoes, clothes, and luggage that are handcrafted with century old techniques and inspiration from the American Northeast.  And he’s damn good at what he loves.  Introducing Yuketen. [Read more]

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