Hitoe® Fold Less - Foschia -
Less is More
"Less is More" is a quote by 20th century architect Mies van der Rohe.
This wallet holds only three cards. However, if you actually use it, you will realize the true meaning of "Less is More.
Small, Thin, and well-honed designThe "~less" wallet
Payment methods have changed dramatically with the Covid-19.
Cashless and touchless are widespread, and cardless is progressing rapidly. However, it will still be a long time before cash and cards are completely eliminated.
To such a new normal, we propose a new ideal wallet.
Small, thin, and light, it fits in your pocket like a part of your body.
A new history of wallets begins here.
A Completely lean layout.Thick Less
Unprecedented and astonishingly thinThe Hitoe® structure, which does not stack cards and coins on top of each other, has made this wallet overwhelmingly thin.
・The thickness of the wallet is 7mm with 3 cards (at the thickest part)
・Palm-sized 89mm x 89mm
・Light weight of approx. 29g, and making you forget that it exists.
Holds up to 15 bills, 15 coins, and 3 cards.
Even with a large amount of cards stored, it is overwhelmingly thin.
When 3 cards are stored (individual differences may occur)God is in the details
God is in the details" is another quote by Mies van der Rohe.
The sense of sharp tension and interesting appearance is in the details. We have taken advantage of the best Japanese technology to pay close attention to every detail.
Design without superfluous elements1 As thin as possible
The edges are not "rolled in" but have a "seam allowance". This is to pursue "thinness". If the edges are rolled in, the size will be smaller, but the overlap of the leather will increase, making it thicker.
This is a detail that is faithful to the ideal we should aim for.
Comparison of thickness by edge treatment methodWhen three cards are stored, the thickness is only about 7.5mm, which is as thin as an iPhone 13.
While pursuing thinness, the leather is thick enough, and the texture, such as tension and firmness, is also important.
Equal thinness as an iPhone2 Beautiful details
・Precise and delicate stitching
・Polished leather cross-section
・Fine lines placed around the edges
Even the edges of suede, which is said to be difficultg to polish, has been polished without sparing any effort. We pursue beauty down to the smallest detail.
Careful sewing and beautiful finishing3 Highest Quality Manufacturing Method
All parts are made with a solid lamination, the most luxurious technique for leather goods.
Two pieces of leather are thinned and pasted together to make it stronger, lighter, and thinner. It takes a skilled craftsman to finish it as if it were a single piece of leather, without floating or flexing when folded.
Engraving is hidden under the card.4 Beautifull for a long time
Most problems with wallets are caused by hardware and sewing.
No hardware is used at all, and there are only four seams.
The corners, which are prone to damage, are made of overlapping outer and inner leather to increase durability.
The seam allowance is as small as possible, making it difficult to lose its shape.
Leather is layered at the corners for durability.5 Design based on natural order
"Why is the golden ratio beautiful?"
The golden ratio 1:1.618 is the aspect ratio of a rectangle consisting of a square with the Fibonacci sequence as one side repeated in a spiral shape.
And this sequence is hidden everywhere in nature. Tree branches,
number of petals, sunflower seeds, seashells, and typhoons.
It can also be found in the most beautiful arts such as the pyramids, the Parthenon, and the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai.
It is not important to use the golden ratio in each element. By using the Fibonacci sequence as a ratio from details to whole that is deeply related to nature and the providence of life, it becomes well-proportioned design which resonates in our heart.
Design based on the Fibonacci SequenceEasy to use and beyond
1 New idea to use stored cards as a fastener
Use the cards you store as a clasp.
We have invented an "inner hook" that hangs on the card, not on the outside of the wallet. It is a smart leather hook that fits inside the wallet and is not shown on the front.
Inner hook integrated with bill holderIt not only serves as a clasp, but also prevents cards from falling out.
Prevents unexpected card drops2 No metal parts, only leather
The inner hooks allow for a flat appearance.
No hardware, flap, or other extraneous items stick out, so there is no snagging in your pocket.
There is no need to worry about dropping coins, as the wallet will not open if the front and back are wrong.
Flat appearance without hardware3 Smooth opening and closing
You can easily open the wallet by bending the border of the cards and coins into a "dogleg" shape. By this one action, you can access your coins, bills, and cards for quick checkout.
4 Without folding bills
Just insert bills without folding them. They are highly visible and easy to take out.
No creases or strong bends are formed, allowing smooth entry into vending machines and self-checkout machines.
The bill holder is designed to be continuous with the inner hook. Its curve serves as a guide, allowing smooth insertion and removal without snagging.
It is compatible with a variety of bills, including dollars, euros, and Japanese yen.
5 Safe and smooth card handling
No need to worry about cards falling out.
Once the wallet is closed, the card will not fall out.
The wallet is also designed to prevent cards from slipping out while in use.
The feeling of sliding the card in and out is comfortable and smooth.
Extra cards can be held in the bill holder. It does not interfere with opening and closing the wallet.
Temporary cards should be placed under the bill holder.6 Shallow coin pocket
With a shallow coin pocket, you can quickly find the coin you need and quickly remove it. If you close your wallet, you don't have to worry about coins spilling.
The flap also prevents spillage while the wallet is in use.
It can hold up to about 15 coins.
The Hitoe® Fold series of small, thin wallets have won a total of 18 awards, including the world's most prestigious iF Desing Award, Red Dot Award, Good Design®, and German Design Awards, and are highly acclaimed for their minimalist design and comfortable operation.
Awards
iF Desing Award 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less
One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Less Design Award is presented by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany and is open to industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.
Good Design Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
The world's oldest design award, presented by the Athenaeum Museum in Chicago since 1950, was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr. of MoMA (Museum of Modern Art, New York) along with such modern design pioneers as Charles and Ray Eames, Russell Wright, George Nelson, and Eero Saarinen. The award was established by Edgar Kaufman Jr.
It is not related to the Good Design Award in Japan, but is a globally valuable award along with the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award.
German Design Awards 2023
Hitoe® Fold Less
The Hitoe® Fold Less is an international design award sponsored by the German Design Council, established in 1953. Only products that have been nominated by the German Design Council are eligible for the awards.
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
Established in 2003 by the Hong Kong Design Centre, this international design award recognizes outstanding design from an Asian perspective. Awards are judged and presented from four perspectives: overall design excellence, technical applicability, Asian influence, and commercial and social success.
DNA Paris Design Awards 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The DNA Paris Design Awards are global design awards that honor the best designers in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape design, graphic design, and product design.
Omotenashi Selection 2022
Hitoe® Fold Less
This award was established to discover and promote to the world the best Japanese products and services that are full of the spirit of Omotenashi. The award is given to products and services that are born out of consideration for the people who use them, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.
A' Design Award & Competition 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This is one of the world's largest design competitions to select the best design, design concept, product or service. It is recognized worldwide as a barometer of design quality and perfection.
iF Desing Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the most prominent and prestigious international design awards, the Hitoe® Fold Aria is a design award organized by the Hannover Industrial Design Association in Germany, which judges industrial products from all over the world. It is one of the three major design awards in the world.
Red Dot Award 2022
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the world's top three design awards and one of the most prestigious international design awards, with over 10,000 entries from companies, organizations, and designers in more than 60 countries each year. Organized by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
London International Creative Competition 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
Aimed to serve as a medium to connect talented artists with international audiences, the competition attracts artists from around the world, with juries consisting of luminaries from six disciplines (architecture, interior design, art, graphics, photography, and products) and based in London, where internationally acclaimed artists are gathered, The awards have been held annually since 2006.
IDA Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The IDA Design Awards were established in Los Angeles in 2007 to identify and recognize outstanding design visionaries in a wide range of fields. Comprised of five categories including architecture, interior design, product design, fashion, and graphic design, each year's awards bring together the finest entries from the world's most talented designers.
NY Product Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
The awards, which were newly established in 2021, are organized by the International Award Associate (USA) and specialize in product design.
The awards aim to recognize outstanding product designers who enrich our daily lives.
MUSE Design Awards 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
One of the international awards programs organized by International Award Associate (USA), which aims to create new value standards in design.
The award is presented to designers who combine unparalleled creativity and technical skills, such as "The Muse".
European Product Design Award 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This design competition was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers. From thousands of design projects submitted from around the world, a jury will select the most beautiful, functional and innovative products.
K-DESIGN AWARD 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
An international design competition organized by DESIGNSORI, a Korean design portal. It is one of the three most prestigious design awards in Asia, along with the Golden Pin Design Award and the DFA Design for Asia Awards.
Omotenashi Selection 2021
Hitoe® Fold Aria
This award was established with the aim of discovering and spreading excellent Japanese products and services with a spirit of hospitality to the world. The award is given to products and services that are "uniquely Japanese" and have a "unique appeal" that should be shared with the world, and are selected for their particular skills born from consideration for the people who use them, and for their ingenuity in making improvements while carrying on tradition.
Omotenashi Selection 2020
Hitoe® Fold
This award was established with the aim of discovering and promoting to the world products and services that are brimming with the spirit of excellent Japanese hospitality. The award is given to products and services that are born from the consideration of the user, and that have been improved upon while carrying on the traditions of the past.
Campfire Crowdfunding Award 2020
Hitoe® Fold
This award is given to the most outstanding project out of more than 10,000 projects on the Campfire crowdfunding site.
Crowd Funding
The Hitoe® Fold series has achieved the feat of dominating all of Japan's all-time top three places in terms of the amount of money raised by crowdfunding wallets. (*As of February 28, 2022)
2020
51,795,439 yen, 3500 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2020 -Liscio-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for a wallet in Japan
2021
78,540,000 yen, 2,480 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Foschia-
Achieved the highest amount of crowdfunding for wallets in Japan
Sweeps the 1st and 2nd places in Japan's history for wallet crowdfunding
55,481,020 yen, 2959 people
Hitoe® Fold v.2021 -Liscio-
Sweeps Japan's all-time top three wallet crowdfunding crowdfunding
2022
25,944,600 yen, 873 people
Hitoe® Fold Less -Foschia-
13,002,000 yen / 394 people
Hitoe® Fold Aria -Ortensia- & Hitoe® Fold Aria -Monocromo-
16,816,016 yen / 1,130 persons
Hitoe® Fold -Liscio
Q & A
Q & AQ. Do you have any tips for opening and closing the bag?
If you bend the border between the coin pocket and the card pocket in the shape of a "ku", the inner hook will come off and you can use it smoothly.
When closing, gently press down on the top of the pocket while bending it in a "ku" shape, and the inner hook will naturally fit into the card pocket. The trick is to keep your fingers away from the inner hook.
Q. It distorts when I close it.
This is caused by misuse of the inner hook on the outside of the wallet. Please use the inner hook only for the cards you wish to store (e.g. Hitoe Fold). 
Q. Will coins or cards spill?
If you hang the inner hook on the card, neither coins nor cards will spill.
Even when the wallet is open, the lid of the coin pocket prevents coins from spilling. However, there is a possibility of spillage if the wallet is opened and used horizontally. Please use the wallet in portrait orientation.
The non-slip card pockets are designed to prevent cards from falling out when the wallet is open. Please refer to the product description for the specifications of each product.
Q. Should I choose a right-handed or left-handed wallet?
Please choose right-handed if you handle cards or coins with your right hand, or left-handed if you handle them with your left hand.
Q. I am concerned about the sound of coins.
If you store coins in the pocket so that the coin pocket is vertical, you can prevent the sound of coins. Also, coins can be aligned more easily and automatically.
Q. Won't coins spill out if the front and back sides are mistaken?
A. No. With use, the leather will develop a habit. Also, we have designed the wallet so that it will not open if you mistake the front side for the back side.
Material
Material
Foggy look
Foschia is the Italian word for "fog.
This vegetable-tanned double shoulder leather is white-waxed to give it the look of a morning mist.
The more it is used, the more it rubs and permeates, giving it a translucent look.
The tanning material is made from the fruit of the tara plant, which is a legume native to South America.
It is rare and expensive, but it has the lightest color and lightfastness among vegetable tannins.
Since the leather can be tanned whiter than usual, the beautiful light color is achieved using only dyes, not pigments.
Aging
Shoulder is also the part of the leather that contains many rose scars, uneven colors, blood streaks, and wrinkles, allowing you to enjoy the unique look of natural leather.
The surface of the leather is delicate and prone to stains and scratches. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful not to put it in your pocket with other things.
As the leather is handled and used often, the color and luster will deepen, and scratches and water stains will become more familiar.
Light-colored leather tends to be softer than dark-colored leather, and scratches tend to be more noticeable.
Misty Greige
Misty Ash
Misty Iris
Misty Chocolate
Misty Navy
Misty Black
Hitoe® Fold Series
Hitoe® Fold Series
*The storage volume shown in "Thickness when stored" is a guideline for comfortable use of each wallet.
Specification
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