AJUGA. / Chihiro Kondo × RODE SKO SPECIAL COLLABORATION: Announcement of Sales Expansion Due to Popular Demand
The collaboration items between 'RODE SKO' and Chihiro Kondo's brand 'AJUGA.' will expand to four additional physical stores across Japan starting May 1, 2026, following their successful online launch.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 01:10
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The collaboration between the bag & shoe brand 'RODE SKO,' developed by Urban Research Co., Ltd., and 'AJUGA.,' directed by Chihiro Kondo, has been realized. Following a highly successful pre-sale event at SENSE OF PLACE by URBAN RESEARCH Whity Umeda, regular sales started on the URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Due to further popular demand, the addition of handling stores has been decided! Starting Friday, May 1, 2026, sales will begin at the following four stores: URBAN RESEARCH Store Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, URBAN RESEARCH Store Lazona Kawasaki Plaza, URBAN RESEARCH Store Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall, and URBAN RESEARCH Store Amu Plaza Kumamoto. Special contents featuring Chihiro Kondo are also available on the URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE. Chihiro Kondo, a model and talent known for her positive mood and charming approach to work and parenting, directed this first collaboration between AJUGA. and RODE SKO. She mentioned the secret to her happiness is enjoying fashion that is comfortable and uplifting. The collaboration items reflect this, mixing functional basics with stylish details. ITEM LINEUP: AJUGA. Big Tote with Logo Ribbon (¥12,100), AJUGA. Shoulder Bag with Logo Ribbon (¥9,900), and AJUGA. Chunky Heel Ribbon Pumps (¥11,000). Pre-sales started April 10 at Whity Umeda. Regular sales started April 21 online. Store expansion begins May 1 in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu regions.