To the thinness that has never been experienced
Hitoe® Fold Less - Foschia -

"Less is More"

Less is More" is a phrase bequeathed by 20th century architect Mies van der Rohe, meaning " less is more."

The Corona Disaster has changed the means of payment dramatically. Cashless and touchless are widespread, and cardless is rapidly progressing. However, we are still a long way from the complete elimination of cash and cards.
We propose the ideal compact wallet for the new normal in such a cashless era.

Small, thin, and well-honed design

The Hitoe® structure (design registered), which prevents stacking of stored items, a minimalist design with no metal fittings and smooth operation using an inner hook (patent pending ), and a slipless design that prevents cards from falling out (patent pending).

And only three cards fit in this wallet.
The wallet is so streamlined that it fits in your pocket as if it were a part of your body.

Once you experience this, you will surely realize that "Less is More.

A completely lean layout

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Thick Less

Unprecedented and astonishing thinness

Unprecedented thinness

The Hitoe® structure (registered design ), which does not stack cards and coins on top of each other, achieves a thinness that is unprecedented.

The thickest part when stowed is in the 9mm range.
(When 3 cards, 10 banknotes, and 6 100-yen coins are stored)
・Palm size: 89mm x 89mm
・Light weight: 29g
Up to 15 banknotes, 15 coins, and 3 cards can be stored.
It remains thin even with ample storage space.

When 3 cards are stored (individual differences may occur)

Highest quality manufacturing process

All parts are made by pasting two thin pieces of leather together to form a single piece. This technique is considered the highest luxury in leather products, and it makes the product both strong and thin. It takes a wealth of experience and skilled craftsmanship to create a product that looks like a single piece of leather, without lifting or deflection even when folded.

In pursuit of simplicity, the engraving is hidden under the card

Thin detailing

The edges are stitched together on the outside, with the leather stacked on top of each other. This is for the sake of "thinness. If the leather is folded over and rolled inside, the size can be reduced, but the leather overlaps and becomes thicker.
This detail is faithful to the ideal of a thin wallet.

Comparison of thickness by edge treatment method

When three cards are stored in the wallet, the thickness is only 7mm, equivalent to the thickness of an iPhone 14.
While pursuing thinness, the leather is thick enough to provide a leather-like texture with tension and firmness.

As thin as an iPhone

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Hardware-free inner hook

New concept of using the card to be stored as a clasp

We have devised an inner hook (patent pending) that hangs from the card instead of the outside of the wallet.
The smart leather hook is invisible from the front while the wallet remains thin.
This idea made possible the minimalist, hardware-free design of the small, thin Hitoe® Fold Aria wallet.

Inner hook to hang on the card integrated with the bill holder

It not only serves as a clasp but also prevents cards from falling out.

It is tucked inside to prevent accidental card drops

Clipped with leather. That's all there is to it.

Flat appearance with just a leather clasp. No metal fittings, flaps, or other unnecessary items stick out, so it remains thin and won't get caught in your pocket.
The design prevents the inner hook from coming off when the front and back are reversed. Therefore, there is no need to worry about dropping coins by mistakenly opening the top and bottom sides.

Composed only of leather without any hardware

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Minimalist and smooth operation

Quick checkout with minimal movements

The wallet can be easily opened and closed by simply bending it in the " ku" shape, which is where the name "Fold" comes from. With this one action, the wallet remains in portrait orientation, and money and cards can be smoothly inserted and removed.

(For right-handed users, the trick is to bend the lower part of the wallet with the left hand in a "ku-shape" and not to touch the inner hook.

Do not fold banknotes.

Just insert bills without folding them. They are highly visible and easy to remove. Since it does not get bent into folds or trifolds, it can be smoothly inserted into vending machines and self-checkout machines.
The bill holder is designed to be continuous with the inner hook. The curve of the hook serves as a guide, allowing smooth insertion and removal without snagging.

Smoothly inserts and removes cards without touching the bill holder at all

Prevents cards from falling out

When the wallet is closed, the inner hook hangs on the card so it will not fall out. Even when the wallet is open, the slipless design (patent pending ) prevents cards from falling out.
The feeling of slipping a card in and out of the wallet is of high quality and comfortable.

Effects of the Slipless Design (patent pending)

Temporary cards are held in the bill holder. No problem with opening and closing the wallet.

Occasional cards can be held in the bill holder.

Smooth, non-overflowing coin pocket

The coin pocket is shallow and has no fasteners, hooks, or other metal fittings, so you can quickly remove the coins you need without removing them.
When storing,the lid of the coin pocket serves as a guide for smooth storage.
Also, when the wallet is closed, coins will not overflow. Even when the wallet is open,the coin pocket lid prevents overflow.
There is room for 999 yen (15 coins).

Coin pocket that does not overflow

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"God is in the details".

God is in the details" is another quote from Mies van der Rohe's legacy.
The sense of sharp tension and interesting appearance is in the details. We have taken advantage of the best Japanese technology and paid close attention to every detail.

Design with no superfluous elements

Winner of five prestigious design awards around the world

Hitoe® Fold Less has won five prestigious design awardsincluding theiF Design Award,Good Design Award,German Design Award, andAsian Design Award, the world's highest design awards. (The Hitoe® Fold series has won a total of 18 awards.)

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Hitoe® Fold series has won a total of 18 awards.

Design in accordance with the providence of nature

Why is the Golden Ratio so beautiful?
The Golden Ratio 1:1.62 is the ratio of the length and width of a rectangle consisting of a square with the Fibonacci sequence as one of its sides repeated in a spiral shape. (Figure below)
In fact, the Fibonacci sequence is hidden everywhere in nature. Tree branches, the number of petals, sunflower seeds, seashells, typhoons, spiral galaxies. It can also be found in art, such as the Pyramids, the Parthenon, and the 36 Views of Mount Fuji, where beauty is at its finest.
It is not the golden ratio that is important. It is the Fibonacci sequence, in which the proportions from the smallest detail to the whole are deeply related to nature and the providence of life, that results in a harmonious design that resonates with the heart.

Design based on the Fibonacci Sequence

Beautiful details

The precise and delicate stitching, the polished leather edges that reveal the overlapping layers of leather , the fine lines placed around the edges with a heated iron...these are just a few of the beautiful details that make Hitoe® Fold a small, thin wallet.
Every detail of the Hitoe® Fold Less small, thin wallet is beautifully crafted.

Beautiful edge finish

Long and beautiful use

Generally, most problems with wallets are caused by hardware or sewing. However, the Hitoe® Fold Less wallet uses no hardware and only four stitches.
In addition, the corners, which are prone to damage, are made of layers of outer and inner leather to increase durability. The seam allowance is as small as possible, so the design does not easily lose its shape even in a trouser pocket.

The corners are layered with leather for durability.

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Foggy look

Foschia is an Italian word meaning "fog.
It is vegetable-tanned oil leather that has been white-waxed to give it the look of a morning mist.
The more it is used, the more the wax penetrates into the leather, 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 among vegetable tannins, so the coloring is beautiful and the finish is lightfast.

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Morning mist in Tuscany, Italy