At the end of September, we held an exhibition in Paris, France.
I was spending a warm autumn in Tokyo.
The cold air of Paris, like the beginning of winter, was refreshing and made me feel like I was standing up straight.
At this time of year, Paris is in the middle of Fashion Week.
In the city, enveloped in a festive and tense atmosphere, it feels as if time is passing a little faster than usual.
When you arrive in Paris from Japan, you will wake up early at around 5am due to jet lag for the first few days.
When I stepped out onto the balcony of my accommodation, I could see the beautiful lace-like decoration of the railing.
The streets of Paris were still completely silent.
With a cup of coffee in hand, breathing in the cold air,
A special moment for me.
What possibilities will this stay open for you?
With a little bit of tension and great expectations,
Listen to the sounds of birds and children's laughter hidden deep in the silence.
This time became a regular part of my routine during my stay in France.
This time, the event was held at a gallery near the park in the Marais district.
This is the third event in France.
I feel warm and happy when I meet people who have come back since the first time.
I feel a spark of anticipation as I make new encounters with people who are visiting for the first time.
With each exhibition, I feel the layers of emotions I experience get thicker and thicker.
What I wanted to convey through this exhibition is the story that lies deep within the jewelry.
I have had a career as a copywriter.
I believe in the power of words.
For this reason, we have once again prepared a volume of text that is hard to believe for a jewelry brand exhibition.
Beyond the subtle nuances of English and Japanese,
I think I was able to convey my feelings with the utmost purity.
The most common feedback we received at the exhibition was,
"It's an interesting idea to take an overlooked material and turn it into jewelry."
Some people even suggested ideas like, "How about this material?"
With each conversation, I felt the possibilities expanding.
The background of each material and its future...the themes we are exploring show no signs of running out.
We are preparing to hold exhibitions not only in Paris but also in new locations in 2025.
To build a community that transcends borders and languages and expands through empathy.
That is the future we are aiming for.
I am deeply grateful for the people I met at this exhibition and for what I learned from it.
I look forward to seeing you again in a new place.
ANNA DIAMOND Founder/Designer
Haruna Mori