Color:Monocromo

dominant hand:

right Left

Variant

In stock

black and white
Hitoe® Fold Aria - Monocromo

$213.00 USD

1. Design

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 .

Light as air

"Aria" is the Italian word for air.
It can also mean a lyrical solo song in opera or religious music.
Thin, light, and as airy as possible, it is also beautiful and full of originality. This is the "Aria" series.

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

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.

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

Design based on the laws of nature

The design is based on the harmony of the Fibonacci sequence found in nature.
The Fibonacci sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21...) is hidden everywhere in nature: in the spirals of seashells, typhoons, and spiral galaxies. The golden ratio is derived from this sequence, and it can also be found in the most beautiful art.
Designed based on the Fibonacci sequence and deeply connected to the laws of nature, the Hitoe® Fold Aria has a symmetrical beauty 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 of layered leather for durability.

2. Idea

Ultra-thin Hitoe® structure

The thinness is achieved through 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 .

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.

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

An inner hook that uses the stored cards as a fastener

We came up with an inner hook (patented) that allows cards to be hung on the wallet, rather than 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.
The inner hook is designed not to come off when the wallet is turned upside down , so you don't have to worry about dropping coins when opening it upside down.

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

3. Usability

Quick payment with one action

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 bill as is without folding it.

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 will 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

最大カード枚数

3枚

4枚

5枚

6枚

7枚

デリケートさ

傷汚れに強い

繊細な質感

エイジング

新しさを持続

色艶が深まる

About Monocromo Leather

Origins

Monocromo means "monochrome" in Italian.
The contrast between the two colors, the grainy white outer leather and the smooth black inner leather, is a distinctive feature.

Tanning and Manufacturing

The leather is made from a single butt (back to hip) of an adult Scandinavian cow. After white-tanning, the leather is dyed with aniline dyes and finished with a spray of pigments. The leather is scratch and stain resistant, water repellent, and hardly ages, so it retains its original look for a long time.
Single butt has the densest fibers and the finest texture, which gives a uniform and beautiful grain when it is grained.

Maintenance

The leather is resistant to scratches, stains, and water. When wet, wipe it off immediately, and periodically remove dust from the surface with a soft cloth.

Color

Monocromo
Monochrome

Hitoe® Fold Series Comparison Chart

Hitoe® Fold	^Hitoe® Fold	^Hitoe® Fold Aria	^Hitoe® Fold Less
Production Method	One-piece tailoring Unlined thick leather	Fold Less The ultimate luxury in leather goods: thin leather laminated together
Prevents cards from falling out Slipless	NG	OK
Size	W86 x H89 mm	W89 × H91 mm	W89 × H89 mm
Weight	36 g	30 g	29 g
Thickness (thickest part)	7 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 13 mm	6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 12 mm	3 cards 6 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 9 mm
Maximum capacity	7 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes	6 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes	3 cards 15 coins 15 banknotes

Number of cards assumes embossless cards

Q & A

Q. Are there any tips for opening and closing it?

If you are right-handed, you can use your left hand to bend the boundary between the coin pocket and the card pocket into an "U" shape, which will release the inner hook and allow the wallet to open smoothly.

To close it, lightly press the top with your right hand while bending it into an "U" shape with your left hand, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the card.

The trick is to not touch the inner hook when opening or closing it.

(For right-handed people) The trick is to bend it into an "U" shape with your left hand and not touch the inner hook.

Q. It becomes distorted when closed.

This is caused by misusing the inner hook on the outside of the wallet. Please only hang it on the cards you want to store.

Q. Should I choose right-handed or left-handed?

If you use your right hand to insert and remove cards and coins, please select "right-handed"; if you use your left hand, please select "left-handed". All photos and videos used in the product description are for right-handed use, and the slot for removing bills and cards is on the right side.

Q. The card pockets are too cramped

The design is tight so that the leather does not stretch more than necessary, so it may feel tight when you first start using it while the leather is still stiff. Don't worry, it will become more comfortable as you use it.

Also, if the card is difficult to insert all the way in, pressing the leather at the back of the card pocket (to the left of the card for right-handed users) firmly will help the card to fit in more easily.

Please note that storing cards with uneven surfaces or items other than credit card size (such as point cards or medical cards) can make the bag feel cramped.

HITOE FOLD side — If it feels too tight, try loosening the leather at the back of the card pocket (left side for right-handed users) to make it more comfortable.

Q: Will the cards fall out?

When you close the wallet by hanging the inner hook, it won't fall out.

Even when open, the leather on the top edge of the cards will support them if the wallet is held vertically. Please note that cards are more likely to fall out if the wallet is placed horizontally.

The slip-less design (patent pending) of the product makes it even more difficult to fall off. For more information, please click here .

When held vertically, the leather on the top edge of the card provides support.

Q. Will the coins spill?

The coin pocket has a lid to prevent spills. As the leather becomes more flexible with use and the bend in the lid settles, it will become even less likely to spill.

The pocket is shallow to allow for quick removal of coins, and the size of the pocket allows the top of a 500 yen coin to be slightly visible, but it is hidden when the lid is closed.

If you open the wallet horizontally, coins may spill out. Please use it vertically.

Q. I'm bothered by the sound of coins.

If you store your coins with the coin pocket facing upright, you can prevent the coins from making noise. Also, the coins will automatically align themselves more easily, so please try it.

Q. Won't I open it upside down and spill the coins?

Don't worry, if you turn the wallet inside out, it won't bend into a "U" shape and won't open. You can also use this as a reference for the position of the stitching and how the cards look.

<Example: Right-handed>

The side without the stitching on the right side is the front, as the bills are taken out from the right.
The side where the cards are most visible is the right side, as the cards are taken out from the right.

Q. Can the magnetic stripes of cards be stacked?

Modern magnetic stripes are highly resistant to magnetism, so there is no problem even if they are stacked. Also, IC chips are not affected by magnetism.

However, for bank cards with no expiration date, the magnetic stripe may be weakened, so we recommend stacking the cards with the magnetic stripes alternating up and down.

Awards and Achievements

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

specification

Dimensions: approx. W89 x H91 x D9 mm (at thickest point when 5 cards are stored)
Maximum capacity: 15 bills, 6 cards, 20 coins
Product weight: approx. 30 g
Leather ：Cowhide, some pig suede
Country of manufacture : Japan
Intellectual Property ：Patent pending Patent Application 2019-211321
　　　　　Design registration No. 1659078
　　　　　Design registration No. 1659079
　　　　　Design registration No. 1670259
　　　　　Trademark registration No. 6253419
　　　　　International design registrations (EU and Singapore) DM/211734, DM/207682
　　　　　International design registration (China) No. 6069152, 6378263
　　　　　International design registrations (Australia) 202012701, 202012702, 202016654
　　　　　International design registration (Taiwan) D214409, D211838, D212562
　　　　　International Design Registration (Korea) DM207682-0001, DM207682-0002, DM/211734
　　　　　International design registrations (US) D948208, D948207
　　　　　International trademark registration (EU, China, Korea) 1489157
　　　　　International trademark registration (US) 6,171,770
　　　　　International trademark registration (Taiwan) No. 02130548
　　　　　Patent pending Patent Application 2022-123917
Please use the wallet vertically.
All photos and videos used in the product description are for right-handed users.
The color of the images may appear different depending on your environment.

Hitoe® Fold Aria - Monocromo

$213.00 USD

Just ideal

I fell in love with it at first sight when I saw it online.
Simple yet sophisticated design, minimalist and impeccable functionality, light and thin.
And the monochrome design is also superb.
This is the ultimate wallet I have ever used.
It's exactly what I expected and is really comfortable to use.
Of course, I'm interested in other products too.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are very happy and encouraged that you like Monocromo and are interested in our other products.
Its appearance is suitable for any occasion, and the contrast between the textured white outer leather and the smooth black inner leather is also popular.
We hope you will enjoy using our products for a long time to come.
We look forward to your continued support.

The ideal wallet

Ease of use, storage capacity, compact <br>Everything was perfect and I made a good purchase.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are very happy and motivated to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Monocromo is characterized by the contrast between the grained white outer leather of wet white tanning and the smooth black inner leather, and its sophisticated appearance has been well received.
We hope you will enjoy using our products for a long time.
We look forward to your continued support.

A perfect wallet for today's cashless era.

As I mainly use cashless payments and I hardly ever save coins, I was looking for a slimmer, lighter wallet when I came across this one. I've been using it for about two weeks and I think it's a truly wonderful wallet. When I received it, I was surprised at how thin it was, but I'm very happy with how easy it is to take out bills, how easy it is to see cards, how it fits in my hand, and the feel of the leather. I also tried using the coin purse and it didn't fall out at all. Since I'll be carrying it around in my backpack or bag, I was right to choose the Monocromo, which is more scratch-resistant.

If I had to mention one thing that bothers me, it might become habitual with continued use and not bother me, but sometimes when I take out the wallet I can't tell which side is the front and I can't bend it into a "L" shape. So how about making either the card holder or the surface of the inner hook a different color or texture? If you can tell which side is the inner hook when you look at the wallet from the side with it closed, it will be easier to tell which side is the front and it will be easier to open and close. I think it's difficult to distinguish between the front and back while maintaining the refined simplicity of the appearance, but I would appreciate your help. I'm sorry if I'm saying something complicated because I have almost no knowledge of leather products.

I'm glad I found a wallet that looks and functions so well. After I bought it, I was sent an email with instructions on how to care for the leather, and I use the recommended waterproof spray. The product is great, but I also thought the after-sales service was great. I'm so glad I agonized over my purchase! Thank you!

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are very grateful to receive such kind words and all our staff are very happy and encouraged by your kindness.
The Monocromo, characterized by its two-color contrast, has been very well received for its stylish appearance. We hope you will use it for a long time.

We would also like to thank you for your valuable feedback.
We will definitely use this as a reference for future product development.
SYRINX is nurtured by our customers. We will continue to value the feedback we receive and cherish our attitude of pursuing the best.
We look forward to your continued support.

easy to use

I was looking for a compact wallet, but I bought this one because it can hold coins too.
I like it because you can actually fit coins and cards in it.
The edges where the skin overlaps curl slightly, which can make it feel a bit uneven, but it's simple and easy to use.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
I am very glad that you enjoyed it.
We would also like to thank you for your valuable feedback. We will share your feedback with our employees and use it to improve our future product development.
The outer leather is a wet-tanned grained white, while the inner leather is a smooth black, creating a contrast between the two colors. We hope you will enjoy the stylish appearance.
We look forward to your continued support.

Thin, light, small and simple!

Hitoe® Fold Aria - Monocromo -
I don't usually use much cash,
I was looking for a small wallet and found this one! It's thin, light, small even when you put coins in it, and the monotone color scheme is simple and good (╹◡╹)

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and all our staff are very happy and motivated.
We hope you will enjoy using our products for a long time.
We look forward to your continued support.

White Leather

Since the leather of the Monocromo is white, I was worried about how it would get dirty. I put my wallet in my denim pocket, so the indigo color inevitably gets a little on the leather. I had expected this to some extent, so now I always take care of it by using a cream that removes leather stains.
Functionally it is exactly what I was looking for so I am very happy with it, and I have grown to love it, especially as the leather changes and I care for it.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product from among the many available.
It has very unique functional features, so it is encouraging to all of us to hear that you enjoyed it so much.
I am also very pleased to see that you treat it with care.
We hope you will enjoy using our products for a long time.
We look forward to your continued support.

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black and whiteHitoe® Fold Aria - Monocromo

1. Design

Towards perfect functional beauty

Light as air

The finest unrivaled tailoring

It's just sandwiched between leather.

Design based on the laws of nature

Beautiful details

Long-lasting and beautiful

2. Idea

Ultra-thin Hitoe® structure

Thin details

An inner hook that uses the stored cards as a fastener

3. Usability

Quick payment with one action

Leave the bill as is without folding it.

Prevents cards from falling out

Smooth, non-overflowing coin pocket

Origins

Tanning and Manufacturing

Maintenance

Color

Q. Are there any tips for opening and closing it?

Q. It becomes distorted when closed.

Q. Should I choose right-handed or left-handed?

Q. The card pockets are too cramped

Q: Will the cards fall out?

Q. Will the coins spill?

Q. I'm bothered by the sound of coins.

Q. Won't I open it upside down and spill the coins?

Q. Can the magnetic stripes of cards be stacked?

Awards

iF Desing Award 2023 Hitoe® Fold Less

Good Design Award 2022 Hitoe® Fold Less

German Design Awards 2023 Hitoe® Fold Less

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022 Hitoe® Fold Less

DNA Paris Design Awards 2022 Hitoe® Fold Aria

Omotenashi Selection 2022 Hitoe® Fold Less

A' Design Award & Competition 2022 Hitoe® Fold Aria

iF Desing Award 2022 Hitoe® Fold Aria

Red Dot Award 2022 Hitoe® Fold Aria

London International Creative Competition 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

IDA Design Awards 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

NY Product Design Awards 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

MUSE Design Awards 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

European Product Design Award 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

K-DESIGN AWARD 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

Omotenashi Selection 2021 Hitoe® Fold Aria

Omotenashi Selection 2020 Hitoe® Fold

Campfire Crowdfunding Award 2020 Hitoe® Fold