#49 / Address wallet / cowhide "BUBBLE CALF"

The "Address Wallet" is a bifold wallet with a notebook-style design, perfect not only for use as a wallet but also for carrying a smartphone. It features a striking contrast between the exterior and interior.

The exterior is made from BUBBLE CALF cowhide, a material with a plush grain tanned by the prestigious French tannery, Dupuy. For the interior, flat-textured cowhide and pigskin are used, creating a playful contrast in textures and colors.

The meticulous attention to color extends to the edges of the leather as well. The edges, or "koba," are painted to match the grey and deep burgundy shades of the leather. This process requires extra effort and time, but we remain uncompromising in our commitment to quality.

The sewing of REN's Address Wallet is done by Yukari Kimura, the designer of the leather item brand "LITSTA," which has a shop in Kuramae. This wallet is a product born from the unique connections within the Kuramae community.

The skiving process to adjust the leather thickness and the branding of REN's logo are also done by Ms. Kimura's skilled hands. Each piece is crafted meticulously, ensuring that every step is carried out with care and precision, without skipping any details. She carefully feels and assesses each piece of leather, making sure the final product meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

BUBBLE CALF

This shrink-wrapped calf is tanned by the prestigious French tannery Dupuis.

Only the highest quality raw hides are carefully selected from European calves, mainly from France, and finished by chrome-tanning. The high quality surface has good coloring, moderate elasticity, and a suppleness that makes the leather feel as if it is absorbent in your hand. It is resistant to water and dirt, and even after use, the grain does not collapse and continues to change into a beautiful expression. One of the reasons why we chose this luxury leather, which is well-known in the leather industry and especially supported by maisons, is that it has a natural grain but a rubber-like texture. I was intuitively attracted to this hybrid look.

I am also attracted by the fact that the expression changes depending on the part to be cut, and I pay a lot of attention to the cutting process.