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Light as air
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Foschia

Sale price$220.00 USD

Collection Introduction

Foggy look

Foschia means mist in Italian. It is made of vegetable tanned oil leather with a white wax finish, giving it an appearance like morning mist. The more you use it, the more transparent the appearance becomes.

(For more information, click on the " About Foschia Leather " tab. title="About Foschia Leather with a Mist-like Appearance")

Foschia Leather
Morning mist in Tuscany, Italy

You can fully enjoy the changing appearance of the leather.

Foschia White Wax Aging
Example of unused (bottom) and used for half a year (top)
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Foschia - Misty Iris

Product Description

Towards perfect functional beauty

"Perfection is when you can't cut any more"
These are the words of Saint-Exupery, the author of "The Little Prince."

The Hitoe® structure (registered design) prevents items from being stacked, the metal fitting-free minimalist design and inner hook (patent) allow for smooth operation, and the slipless design prevents cards from falling out (patent pending) .

"The ultimate in minimalist design and ease of use in the Hitoe® Fold series."
That's the Hitoe® Fold Aria .

Its sophisticated design and exquisite craftsmanship have resulted in a piece of breathtakingly perfect functional beauty .

Hitoe fold aria

Light as air

" Aria " means "Air" in Italian.
It can also mean a lyrical solo song in opera or religious music.
Thin, light, and as invisible as air. Yet beautiful and full of originality. That is the "Aria" series.

Lightweight wallet - HITOE FOLD ARIAa

The challenge of thinness

The thinness is achieved by using the Hitoe® structure (registered design) which does not stack cards and coins.
- Maximum 5 overlapping pieces of leather, no metal parts , 12mm thickest when stored
(When storing 6 cards, 10 bills, and 10 100 yen coins)
Palm-sized 89mm x 91mm
・Light as air, about 30g
It can hold up to 15 bills, 20 coins, and 6 cards . Even when fully loaded, it remains slim .

Open state - HITOE FOLD ARIA

The finest unrivaled tailoring

All parts are made by gluing two thin pieces of leather together to make one. This technique is said to be the ultimate luxury in leather products , and it achieves both strength and thinness . It requires a wealth of experience and skilled techniques to create a finish that does not float or sag even when bent, just like a single piece of leather.

Engraving - HITOE FOLD ARIA
In pursuit of simplicity, the engraving is hidden underneath the card

Thin details

The edges are made by overlapping the leather and sewing it on the outside. This is to keep it thin. If you fold the leather inside, you can make it smaller, but the leather will overlap and become thicker.
These details are faithful to the ideal of a thin wallet.

Edge comparison - HITOE FOLD ARIA

While pursuing thinness, we ensure that the leather is thick enough to retain the natural leather texture , such as firmness and elasticity.

HITOE FOLD ARIA

Metal fitting-less inner hook

A new idea: use the stored cards as fasteners

We came up with an inner hook (patented) that allows cards to be hung on the wallet instead of on the outside.
The smart leather hook is invisible from the outside , keeping the wallet slim.
This idea made it possible to create the Hitoe® Fold Aria's simple design without any metal fittings .

Card holder - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Inner hook for hanging cards integrated with bill holder

Not only does it act as a fastener, but it also prevents cards from falling out when you carry it around.

Prevent cards from falling out - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Fits inside to prevent cards from accidentally falling out

It's just sandwiched between leather.

It has a flat appearance, simply sandwiched between leather. There are no unnecessary protruding parts such as metal fittings or flaps, so it remains slim and doesn't get caught in your pocket.
The inner hook is designed not to come off when the wallet is turned upside down , so there is no need to worry about dropping coins when opening the wallet upside down.

Front - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Made entirely of leather, without any metal parts

Minimalistic and smooth operation

It can be opened and closed easily by bending it into an " U " shape. With this single action, you can smoothly take out and put in all your coins and cards while keeping the wallet in portrait orientation.

(For right-handed people) The trick is to bend the bottom of the wallet into an L-shape with your left hand, without touching the inner hook.

Leave the bills as is without folding them.

Simply insert bills without folding them . They are highly visible and easy to take out. They do not get creases or bends when folded in thirds , so they can be easily inserted into vending machines and self-checkouts.
The bill holder is designed to be continuous with the inner hook. The curve acts as a guide, allowing you to insert and remove bills smoothly without getting caught .

You can smoothly insert and remove the bills without touching the bill holder.

Prevents cards from falling out

When closed, the inner hooks hold the cards so they won't fall out . Even when the wallet is open, the slip-less design (patent pending) makes it difficult for cards to fall out .
The feel of sliding cards in and out is high quality and comfortable.

Effect of slip-less specification (patent pending)

The extra card can be used as a bill holder . It does not interfere with opening and closing the wallet.

How to open - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Temporary cards are used to hold bills

Smooth, non-overflowing coin pocket

The coin pocket is shallow and has no fasteners such as zippers or hooks, so you can quickly take out the coins you need.
When storing, the lid of the coin pocket acts as a guide for smooth storage.
In addition, coins do not spill out when the wallet is closed, and even when it is open, the coin pocket has a lid to prevent spills.
There is still plenty of room even if you put in 999 yen worth (15 sheets).

Overflow-resistant coin pocket

Globally recognized innovation

Winner of 11 prestigious design awards worldwide

Hitoe® Fold Aria has been highly praised for its functional and minimalist design, and has won 11 major design awards around the world, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award , two of the world's top three design awards , in London, New York, Paris, and Milan. ( The entire Hitoe® Fold series has won a total of 19 awards .)

(Click on the "About Product" tab for detailed award results)

Hitoe Fold World Design Awards
Hitoe® Fold series has won a total of 19 awards

Design based on the laws of nature

"Why is the golden ratio 1:1.62 beautiful?"
The golden ratio is the ratio that appears when squares with sides that match the Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21...) are arranged in a spiral, as shown in the diagram below.

The Fibonacci sequence is hidden throughout nature: in the arrangement of sunflower seeds, the spirals in seashells, the shape of hurricanes, and spiral galaxies.
This sequence can also be found in masterpieces of art, such as the pyramids, the Parthenon, and Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

The golden ratio is not simply a beautiful ratio; its beauty comes from the Fibonacci sequence behind it.

Therefore, the important thing is not to make each part into the golden ratio.
The proportions from the details to the whole form the Fibonacci sequence , which is deeply connected to the laws of nature and life, resulting in a well-balanced design that resonates with the heart.

Fibonacci Sequence - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Proportions based on the Fibonacci spiral

Beautiful details

Precise and delicate stitching , polished edges that show the overlapping of leather, and thin lines made into the edges with a hot iron.
Hitoe® Fold Aria pursues beauty in every detail .

End Processing - HITOE FOLD ARIA
Beautiful edge treatment

Long-lasting and beautiful

Generally, most wallet problems are caused by metal parts or stitching. Hitoe® Fold Aria does not use any metal parts and has only four stitches .
In addition, the corners, which are prone to damage, are made more durable by layering the outer and inner leather . The seams are extremely thin, so the bag will not lose its shape even when worn in a trouser pocket .

Corner reinforcement - HITOE FOLD ARIA
The corners are made strong by layering leather

Customer Reviews

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匿名 (Tokyo, JP)
実用性と機能美

キャッシュレス化に伴い、よりコンパクトな財布がないか探していてこちらの商品にたどり着きました。
細部までよく考えられた構造、黄金比に基づく設計による必要十分で無駄のない造りに、何度見ても惚れ惚れしています。
普段口コミはしないのですが本当に素晴らしいと思ったこの商品に関して口コミさせて頂きました。

この度は、数ある中からお買い求めくださり誠にありがとうございます。
ロジカルに細部までデザインを突き詰め、無駄のない美しさを目指してまいりましたので、このようにお気に召していただき大変嬉しく存じます。
現状に甘んじることなく、より良い商品をお届けできますよう精進いたしますので、
今後ともよろしくお願い申し上げます。

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masa (Yokohama, JP)
使い勝手は最高 求めていたコンパクトさ

仕様違いで3つめの購入。使い勝手は最高です。ただし薄い色の商品は硬貨やお札の色がうつってしまい、汚れのように目立ちやすい。個人的には濃い色の方が長く愛用できると感じています

この度は、弊社の商品をリピート購入くださり誠にありがとうございます。
使い勝手のご評価や「求めていたコンパクトさ」とのお言葉も大変嬉しく存じます。
Foschiaは植物タンニンで鞣した染料仕上げの革で、表面はデリケートですが、革らしい質感を味わっていただけます。仰るとおり濃い色は汚れが目立ちにくく、一方で薄い色は色艶の変化が大きく、豊かなエイジングをお楽しみいただける特徴がございます。
また、定期的に防水スプレーをお使いいただくと、汚れの付着を軽減する効果が期待できます。(https://syrinx.audio/pages/leather-care
革のお好みやコーディネートに合わせて、どのお財布もより快適にご愛用いただけましたら幸いです。
今後ともよろしくお願い申し上げます。

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AppleMan (Takeo, JP)
とても良かったです。

見た目と質感、ともに最高です。折り畳み型なので仕方ないですがお札を使う方は出すときに折れてるので相手に申し訳なくなります。

この度は、数ある商品の中からお買い求めいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
高くご評価いただき、大変光栄に存じます。
お札をお渡しする際に相手のことを気遣われるそのお気持ち、素晴らしいと感じました。
折り目についてですが、二つ折りタイプのため、軽く曲げ癖がつくことは避けられませんが、マネークリップのような強い折れ目は残らないようデザインされています。
また、三つ折りのように丸まる癖もつかないため、紙幣をお渡しする際の配慮とコンパクトさをうまく両立しております。
長財布以外では、こちらが最良の選択肢の一つではないかと思います。引き続き、どうぞよろしくお願い申し上げます。

匿名 (Roppongi, JP)
思った通り

いろいろ調べて購入しました。
コンパクトで使い勝手良し大満足です。

この度は、数ある中からお買い求めくださり光栄に存じます。
外出をもっと気軽に、自由にしたいとの想いから、収納しても薄いこと、素早く快適に中身を出し入れできることにこだわりデザインしております。このようにお気に召していただきありがとうございます。
今後とも何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。

たった
買って正解でした

¥22,000のモデルが売り切れでしたためこちらを購入しましたが、
質感がよくしっかりした作りのため結果的には大正解でした。

普段はポケットに入れて財布を持ち歩いているため、
デザインの高い薄型の形状は非常に気に入っています。

また、使い始めてから1ヶ月程度でスモーキーな質感から好みの黒色へ変化が現れ始め、毎日使っていて楽しいです。

ただ、小銭の容量は問題ありませんが、
5〜6枚程度硬貨を入れた状態でポケットに入れて歩くと小銭の音が鳴ってしまい、少し気になる印象です。
少しだけ小銭のホールド感がある作りだと嬉しいです。

この度は、数ある中からお買い求めくださり誠にありがとうございます。
質感やデザインを高くご評価いただき、大変嬉しく励みになります。
Foschiaはホワイトワックスが擦れて浸透することで、革本来の色が現れるとともに艶も増してまいります。ご愛用いただく中で変わりゆく佇まいもお楽しみいただけますと幸いでございます。
また、硬貨の音は、コインポケットが縦になる向きに収納していただけますと軽減します。その他のご使用のコツと併せて以下のページで紹介しておりますので、よろしければお試しください。
https://syrinx.audio/pages/qa-hitoe-fold
少しでも快適に、末長くご愛用いただけますと幸いでございます。
今後ともよろしくお願い申し上げます。

匿名
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Foschia -

閉じる時少しズレがあるような点が気になりますがそれ以外は薄くて使いやすいので概ね満足です

この度は、数ある中からお買い求めくださり誠にありがとうございます。
薄くて使いやすいとのお言葉に感謝申し上げるとともに、ズレについて、私共のご案内不足によりご不安を抱かせてしまい申し訳なく存じます。
本製品は、革の素材を最大限に活かしてデザインを成立させたいという想いにより芯材を使用しておらず、革のみを縫製しております。そのため、ご購入当初の革が馴染む前は、若干のズレが見受けられる場合がございます。
適宜形を整えながら育てていただけますと、革の馴染みとともに次第に落ち着いてまいります。
今後とも何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。