ABOUT
il micio di Hidetaka Fukaya
il micio, which means "kitty" in Italian, is a brand that creates products that value the noble, beautiful, and free spirit of cats. It was founded in Florence in 1999 by Hidetaka Fukaya as a bespoke shoe brand. In 2005, it became the first Japanese company to set up an atelier overseas, and has continued to be loved by celebrities from all walks of life and customers from all over the world. Today, the brand not only sells shoes, but also handles leather products such as bags and belts, expanding its lineup to meet customer demands.
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ABOUT
Hidetaka Fukaya
Fukaya Hidetaka has had a passion for craftsmanship since he was a child, learning the basics of shoemaking while attending design school. He then decided to become a bespoke shoemaker, travelled to Italy alone and founded his own brand, "il micio," in 1999. His talent was eventually recognized by Franco Minucci, owner of the famous Florence store "Tie Your Tie," and he became the first Japanese person to set up a bespoke atelier overseas. Fukaya's design sense is highly regarded, and he has grown to the point where he receives requests from many select shops and celebrities.
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BESPOKE
Inheriting tradition and history, shoes are works of art
il micio creates works of art in the form of shoes, while passing on the traditions and history of shoemakers that have been passed down for over 100 years. For the owner, these are one-of-a-kind pieces of work, designed by craftsmen in the shape of shoes that represent the life they have lived up to that point.
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il micioを代表するBoho巾着。もはやブランドの代名詞的存在となった、小さなレザーピースを職人の手でひとつひとつひとつ編み上げてつくられるレザーの巾着は、まさに実用的なアート作品ともいえる美しさで人々を魅了してきました。糊やミシンを使うことなく、すべて手仕事で編み上げつくられる巾着は、使えば使うほど味わいが増していくことが魅力です。
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厳選された素材選び、そして革の裁断からコバ仕上げ、パーツの穴あけから革紐での編み上げ……に至るまで、すべての工程を職人の手仕事で丁寧につくられるNative Craftsシリーズから、個性的な縦長トートが誕生しました。Native Craftsシリーズは、博物館で古代の工芸品を深谷 秀隆が目にしたことをきっかけに「手仕事の持つパワーを形にしたい」という想いから生まれたシリーズ。
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A 2.0cm wide belt that pursues high quality and simplicity
Belts add a touch of elegance to pants styles such as denim, cotton pants, and trousers. il micio belts are characterized by their simple and minimalist design that brings out the best in their hig...
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Official Online Store: Notice of start of overseas shipping to Americas
Our official online store now offers international shipping to the US region. Please see this page for details.
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Thank you for always using the official website of il micio di Hidetaka Fukaya. We would like to inform you about our Golden Week closure.
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Official Online Store Gift Wrapping Service Launch Announcement
We have started a gift wrapping service on our official online store. For details, please see this page.
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ART SHOES
Beyond the boundaries between artist and craftsman
To celebrate il micio’s 10th anniversary, Hidetaka Fukaya held an art exhibition at the Marino Marini Museum, a venue dedicated to one of Italy’s most renowned sculptors. This highlights his creative endeavors that go beyond the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship
ATELIER
il micio di Hidetaka Fukaya
Address: Via de'Federighi 6r 50123 Florence, Italy
Phone: +39 055 212 295
Email: info@ilmicio.com
LINE
Share your ID with friends to receive a 1,000 yen discount coupon
If you add the official il micio LINE account as a friend and link your LINE ID, you will receive a 1,000 yen off coupon that you can use immediately. In addition, we will send you special information only available to members.