"Ethical Market by CROSS TRADE" pop-up held for the first time in Hokkaido at Daimaru Sapporo store. Social issue-solving brand "KARL&C" appears.
Cross Trade Co., Ltd. (Adachi Ward, Tokyo, CEO: Kaoru Tsuji) will be holding its first pop-up event, "Ethical Market by CROSS TRADE," at the Daimaru Sapporo store for 14 days from Wednesday, August 6th to Tuesday, August 19th. This will also be the company's first time hosting the event in Hokkaido.
~A 14-day market that proposes ethical lifestyles that create a sustainable future~
1. Ethical consumption* changes the lifestyle of adult women
An increasing number of adult women are feeling the desire to "contribute to society while cherishing their individuality." This "Ethical Market" will feature a lineup of ethical items that contribute to solving various social issues, such as environmental protection and support for developing countries, so that customers can experience for themselves that their everyday choices can have the power to change the world through products that combine beauty and social significance.
*Ethical consumption refers to consumption activities in which each consumer considers how to solve social issues that affect them and supports businesses that are working to address those issues. (Quoted from the Consumer Affairs Agency)
*We have a lineup that can be enjoyed by both men and women.
2. Ethical brand product lineup
① [KARL&C] ~ Support for impoverished areas x Made in TOKYO ~
This social problem-solving brand utilizes colorful Ankara (African fabric) sold in impoverished areas of Nigeria and finishes it with the skills of skilled artisans in Tokyo. It is a prime example of ethical fashion, where purchases contribute to local economic development. (Ethical point: Support for impoverished areas)
[Main items]
African reversible bag (¥15,400)
African Ankara slippers (¥4,400)
② [Kangarui] ~Supporting the endangered mountain bongo~
This is an ethical lifestyle brand created by a Japanese artist who grew up in Kenya. The art is inspired by the Kenyan wilderness and supports conservation efforts for the endangered mountain bongo. (Ethical point: Support for the endangered mountain bongo)
[ Main items]
Double shopper tote bag (¥5,500 / made with Kenyan kitenge)
Pouch (M ¥2,200, L ¥3,300)
3. Other ethical brands
We will be introducing T-shirts (starting at 4,000 yen), cut and sewn tops, pants, and Colombian knit bags (mochilas) that we have purchased at a fair price using organic cotton. (Ethical points: environmental protection, support for impoverished areas, employment support, promotion of cultural exchange)
3. Limited-time offer! New ethical products and special sales
Ethical Lifestyle Collection
At this year's Ethical Market, we will be showcasing for the first time items that can be enjoyed at home not only in the summer but also in the fall and winter, such as aprons and cushion covers made from beautiful Nigerian Ankara fabric.
We also offer items that allow you to feel a sense of social contribution every time you wear them, such as gathered skirts and easy pants that have been well-received so far and are designed to flatter the figure of mature women.Made in Japan with high-quality tailoring, we achieve ethical yet uncompromising quality.
4. Ethical Market Overview
Event name: Ethical Market by CROSS TRADE
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Venue: Daimaru Sapporo Store, 3rd floor women's clothing department event space
Address: 7-7 Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 10:00-20:00
Products: Ethical lifestyle products
5. Changing society through ethical consumption
At this year's "Ethical Market," you can enjoy beautiful design and quality while contributing to solving various social issues, such as supporting impoverished areas and protecting the environment. This is a rare opportunity to see and touch ethical products that are usually only available online. Every choice you make will bring a smile to someone's face, somewhere in the world, so please enjoy this special shopping experience.
6. Company Overview
Company name: Crosstrade Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kaoru Tsuji, Representative Director
Address: 404 Kakehashi, Tokyo Denki University, 38-1 Senju Asahi-cho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0026
Phone: 050-3595-3759
Email: info@cross-trade.net
Online shop: https://shop.cross-trade.net/
