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After Fashion Factor last October, Bartok design is doing it again in Cannes!
Fashion Show on May 15th at Villa PFA 2024 Chemin des Collines – 06610 Le Cannet, Cannes, France organized by Paris Fashion Air
If you are in France or are going to the film festival, please do come to meet us! We also have a guest list for the shows, so let us know if you’re interested.
Besides the 15th evening runway, we will display an outlet bathtub, bath accessories, belts, and yukata at Villa PFA from 15 through May 22.
I will post here the photos of the venue and the event, so if you cannot come to Cannes, stay tuned!
Hi ! I am writing from the inflight wifi so i will be brief …💧
★.Yes, I am heading to Dubai and will have some free time on february 3rd, expeciallly in the morning or from 15 to 17. Anybody in Dubai who can join me for a coffee?
★★i if you are busy on the 3rd, but are interested in joining a family office event, i can try to get an invitation to the GFOIS event at Mandarin Palace on 4th and 5th, but let me know asap!
★★★ on the other hand, if you prefer to relax, I just uploaded 2 amazing outlet tubs and one is already in dubai! https://bartokdesign.com/8-outlet-tubs (So, if you come for coffee with your stationeagon or SUV… you can leave in company of the sexiest curvy waistline ofuro that was ever made!)
★★★★ Finally, if you are not in dubai this week… take a look at the sawara outllet tub. Your anthidote to this supercold winter.-> https://bartokdesign.com/8-outlet-tubs
And if we cannot have that coffee…😢 … we can meet on zoom or chat on whatsapp at your convenience＼(^-^)／
I shared what is on my desk this week and would love to hear about what you are up to. Take care and see you, sometime, somewhere, soon !!
An incredible year is closing, and another one, —exciting as a stampede—is just beginning. Sit firm on the saddle to enjoy the ride in 2026: the year of the Fire Horse!
No need to try to read the future on Gemini or browse through YouTube channels. You can feel it in the air. Change is coming, and you want to be on the right side of the track when the horse starts galloping.
You can buy silver or gold, but what I most recommend is to buy hinoki wood! (by the way, hinoki literally means fire-wood ✨)
Paper money is definitely losing its value, and prices will have to increase to cover the real costs of materials and workmanship. Our pricelist has not changed since 202,1 and as much as our suppliers are always very responsible and stoic, I am sure we will have to adjust the prices in early 2026.
Needless to say, while the weak Japanese yen has favoured foreign buyers, energy costs in Japan are skyrocketing, and this impacts the entire economy from the bottom up.
But that’s enough for the predictions corner: just dive into your ofuro to cool down or warm up, … depending on the circumstances.
Let the water soothe your worries and energize you to take the correct action to turn this liquid situation to your advantage in all departments of your life.
We wish you HEALTH, WEALTH, and LOVE for an exciting and successful 2026!
★ Bonus content: Tired of unnecessarily complicated time management applications and utterly verbose A.I. assistants, I decided to produce my own original software to manage tasks, schedules, and decisions. It is called “twicemore” as it enables you to be twice more productive (and enjoy twice more well-deserved relax time in your ofuro!)
The core feature is the creation of meeting minutes, which will automatically populate tasks, schedule, and fine-tune appointments. It is a no-brainer concept and was on my wishlist for years. Since nobody was creating it, I gave up waiting and did it myself with the help of a Pakistani software company.
As a Happy New Year present, I would like to share it with my friends, with a free 6-month subscription to the first 999 users. You are welcome to pre-register at this link: twicemore.jp The software will be accessible for the early birds starting from January 24th.
★Second bonus content: is my yearly funky video card, which I create for my architecture business in Japan.If not the most advanced example of digital creation technique, at least you can rehearse your knowledge on proverbs about horses…. at → https://youtu.be/6Y69ycpdq6E
The Fashion show in Dubai was amazing and I am planning to share all the official and behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. Find here the first shots!
We called this product YOKU-I which is another way to pronounce 浴衣 which actually means literally: 浴=BATH and 衣＝CLOTHES, GARMENT.
Feel free to use YOKU-I as a luxury bathrobe or as a kimono to attend events and festivals. Also, you can use it casually as a light coat on blue jeans✨
As anticipated, Bartok design will participate as a main exhibitor at Fashion Factor Fall ’25.
Of course you are invited! Apply as per the instructions at the bottom of the page:
◆ Date: 25 and 26 October 2025. (Bartok design show is scheduled for the 26th. Details to follow.) ◆ Venue: The Agenda – Media City – Abdullah Omran Taryam St – corner Al Jaddi St – Dubai – United Arab Emirates – Phone: +971 4 580 9159 ◆ Products presented: ・one ofuro (Hanabi outlet tub) ・five furoshiki-scarf designs (see shop) ・ten yukata (see shop) ・twenty+ new shu-ha-ri belt designs (see shop)
Yes, these are photomontages for the time being, but an ofuro will actually be on the runway, and I believe it is a world premiere!! But the real protagonist of the show will be Bartok design original jukata and furoshiki together with the Shu-Ha-Ri belts.
We will use this page to provide more information, so do check daily for updates. Please scan the QR code below for registration (free) if you can participate, or contact me for a VIP invitation (we only have 20 so please hurry). The VIP invitation will also give access to the gala party on the 26th: expect to meet other super-VIPS and celebrities!
(applies to US residents only) There is bad news and good news about Donald Trump`s tariffs.
Bad news: The new tariff rate for Japanese imported goods will be 15% from October 5, 2025 (12:01 AM EDT). (still better than the 245% for Chinese products…)
Good news: Therefore, if we can clear customs by October 4th, the tax rate will remain the same as before, at 3.2%. If you order now and we can ship by September 25th, we should make it in time for the lower tax bracket. We may not be able to produce in time in case of large tubs, but the timing should be quite safe in case of kadomaru tubs. -> https://bartokdesign.com/product-category/standard-tubs
Also, please note that the above figures are not 100% set as we are still awaiting Trump’s signature (as soon as he gets out from his ofuro!)
In any case, I recommend to contact us ASAP if you are ready to finalize your order!
It was an amazing event. Our Shu-Ha-Ri belts were coupled with Balmain Paris. I think the photos below are more eloquent than words!
This time I could not physically participate to the event so my special agent Takara-san went on a mission on my behalf. Here is her short reel!
… which made me very envious… (*_*; Therefore, I will definitely participate in the next Fashion Factor N.12 (October 25th-26th) with belts, original yukata, and even an ofuro on the runway!! https://fashionfactorme.com/ Let me know if you can come, I will provide you a VIP invitation to the event and legendary after-party…✨
There is news … and there is BIG news. This is a BIG one! There is a Fashion event in Dubai from June 13th to 15th called Fashion Factor. (Incidentally, the Dubai Fashion Week, which is held in February and September, is one of the largest fashion-related events in the world, after Milan, Paris, New York and London.)
And Yes! Our SHU-HA-RI belts will make it on the runway!
If you’re in Dubai, please let us know: we may be able to get you free tickets for the show. Panel discussions start at 16:00, Shows start at 19:00 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) And if you can’t make it in person, you are welcome to visit the event on the metaverse instead! →https://lu.ma/q7jwgx15
