About Daika New York:

Daika New York is led by craftsman DAIKA, who produces and distributes locally handcrafted, made-to-order bags, sandals, accessories, and home goods products in the heart of New York City. With a careful focus on quality workmanship and sensitivity to customer needs, every item is thoughtfully crafted with a personal touch.

Born in Japan, DAIKA came to the United States in pursuit of his dream to become an independent leather craftsman and create his own brand. While working at a well-established leathercraft company, DAIKA caught the eye of a buyer for Ralph Lauren Vintage, who quickly contracted him to make special sandals for RRL. DAIKA and Ralph Lauren's relationship continues to this day, as he produces vintage accessories, display items, and undertakes Executive Customer orders for them.

Eventually, DAIKA founded Daika New York as an artist collective, which was later corporatized under his own skilled management. At first, Daika New York attended designer markets in NYC. In February of 2013, after two years of intense preparation, DAIKA opened the first storefront in Manhattan, in the Noho district (Lafayette St. between Bleecker St. and Bond St.). All of Daika New York’s products are proudly handcrafted locally in NYC, bringing a unique blend of Japanese craftsmanship and New York City's dynamic energy to every piece.

The next challenge for Daika New York is to collaborate with highly creative artists who can cross the boundaries of their own work and attain new influences.

Materials:
Daika New York maintains a special focus on exotic leathers, specifically snake skin, python, crocodile, and calf skin. While some manufacturers use cheaper skins for less visible portions and reserve exotic leathers only for the exterior of bags and other accessories, Daika New York shows the utmost attention to detail and uses high-quality materials throughout. All materials are carefully selected to ensure that each piece meets the highest standards of quality.

Bags& Accessories:
Daika New York prides itself on its custom, made-to-order bags. The process starts with one of a number of basic designs, all of which achieve lightness and simplicity, blended with stylish functionality for the discerning customer. Next, the customer is able to choose from a myriad of options for both the outer and lining leather, resulting in over 15,000 different possible combinations. From there, the craftsman produces the bag, working carefully with the customer every step of the way, resulting in a unique, one-of-a-kind product—all made with care and precision in New York City.

Home Goods:
In addition to bags and accessories, Daika New York also offers a curated selection of home goods products, all locally handcrafted in NYC. These items are crafted with the same attention to detail and quality as their leather goods. Whether it's a leather-trimmed throw pillow, custom-designed leather coasters, or other stylish home accessories, Daika New York brings the craftsmanship of fine leather to the home environment, creating unique, high-end pieces that enhance any living space, all made with local pride.