MOTO is a Japanese leather brand founded in 1971 by leather artist Hideo Motoike. Starting with made-to-order work, it focuses on leather goods such as shoes, bags, and wallets, and also offers clothing and silver accessories. In 1997, his sons Daisuke and Sakuto Motoike launched LEATHER & SILVER MOTO; the clothing line MOTOR followed in 2011, and the experimental production project MOTORATORY began in 2013. The brand continues to produce original items by artisans at its workshop in Tottori Prefecture, and also provides repairs and maintenance. The founder, Hideo Motoike, is also an artist who creates dolls and animal works using leather.
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- 1997-2013
Year
Brand
Category
Description
1997
LEATHER & SILVER MOTO
Sub-brand
Wallets
Core line focused on handcraft in leather and silver
A brand launched in 1997 by brothers 本池大介 and 作人, sons of MOTO founder 本池秀夫, building on t
A brand launched in 1997 by brothers 本池大介 and 作人, sons of MOTO founder 本池秀夫, building on the leatherworking practices he established. It combines leather goods such as shoes, bags, and wallets with silver pieces informed by each brother’s experience in metal engraving and carving, extending MOTO’s handcraft across both leather and silver. In contrast to MOTOR, which focuses on clothing and workwear, and MOTORATORY, which undertakes experimental production, it is the core line centered on leather goods and silver accessories.
2011
MOTOR
Sub-brand
Clothing
A line that extends MOTO’s roots into clothing
A line launched in 2011 under the direction of Hidewo Motoike, founder of MOTO, expressing
A line launched in 2011 under the direction of Hidewo Motoike, founder of MOTO, expressing MOTO’s roots and Motoike’s lifestyle through clothing and products. While MOTO focuses on leather shoes and accessories, this line adds everyday wear such as workwear and denim, incorporating elements such as antiques, motorcycles, and military style. It is a clothing-focused line within the brand family, distinct from LEATHER & SILVER MOTO, which centers on leather products.
2013
MOTORATORY
Sub-brand
Wallets
A line responsible for carrying on techniques and undertaking experimental production
The name combines MOTO with LABORATORY, meaning “laboratory.” This production project bega
The name combines MOTO with LABORATORY, meaning “laboratory.” This production project began in 2013. It developed as a space for experimenting with new materials and forms of expression while carrying on the leatherworking techniques MOTO had cultivated over many years, and released leather goods such as wallets and accessories. Unlike LEATHER & SILVER MOTO, which handles standard leather goods, and MOTOR, which expands into clothing, it undertakes experimental production applying the brand’s techniques. It is currently on hiatus.
1997
Sub-brand
LEATHER & SILVER MOTO
Wallets
Core line focused on handcraft in leather and silver
A brand launched in 1997 by brothers 本池大介 and 作人, sons of MOTO founder 本池秀夫, building on t
A brand launched in 1997 by brothers 本池大介 and 作人, sons of MOTO founder 本池秀夫, building on the leatherworking practices he established. It combines leather goods such as shoes, bags, and wallets with silver pieces informed by each brother’s experience in metal engraving and carving, extending MOTO’s handcraft across both leather and silver. In contrast to MOTOR, which focuses on clothing and workwear, and MOTORATORY, which undertakes experimental production, it is the core line centered on leather goods and silver accessories.
2011
Sub-brand
MOTOR
Clothing
A line that extends MOTO’s roots into clothing
A line launched in 2011 under the direction of Hidewo Motoike, founder of MOTO, expressing
A line launched in 2011 under the direction of Hidewo Motoike, founder of MOTO, expressing MOTO’s roots and Motoike’s lifestyle through clothing and products. While MOTO focuses on leather shoes and accessories, this line adds everyday wear such as workwear and denim, incorporating elements such as antiques, motorcycles, and military style. It is a clothing-focused line within the brand family, distinct from LEATHER & SILVER MOTO, which centers on leather products.
2013
Sub-brand
MOTORATORY
Wallets
A line responsible for carrying on techniques and undertaking experimental production
The name combines MOTO with LABORATORY, meaning “laboratory.” This production project bega
The name combines MOTO with LABORATORY, meaning “laboratory.” This production project began in 2013. It developed as a space for experimenting with new materials and forms of expression while carrying on the leatherworking techniques MOTO had cultivated over many years, and released leather goods such as wallets and accessories. Unlike LEATHER & SILVER MOTO, which handles standard leather goods, and MOTOR, which expands into clothing, it undertakes experimental production applying the brand’s techniques. It is currently on hiatus.
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Frequently asked questions about MOTO
Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
MOTO is from Japan.
MOTO was founded in 1971.
MOTO covers the following categories: Footwear, Clothing, Bags, Accessories, Wallets.