During one overseas business trip, I experienced lost baggage for the first time.
Since that incident, I always make sure to carry an AIR TAG in my suitcase when I travel abroad.
The AIR TAG is about 3cm in diameter, and I felt like if I carried it around without it, I would eventually lose the AIR TAG itself.
I searched a lot for an AIR TAG case, but I just couldn't find one I liked...
Just when I had almost forgotten about looking for it, I visited the il micio exhibition.
As I was looking at samples wondering what to order for next season, I suddenly remembered the AIR TAG case, and had a flash of inspiration: if I asked Fukaya-san about it, he could make a cool AIR TAG!? I consulted him and he was happy to oblige.
Things went quickly from there, and the design drawings were sent to us straight away, and production was decided.
The finished product was better than I expected, and the AIR TAG case has a heavy feel to it.
I'm looking forward to taking it with me on my next business trip.
Until then, I think I'll use it as a keychain.
Please join us!

Thank you, Fukaya-san!

-il micio-Il micio
LOCALERS EXCLUSIVE AIR TAG CASE
Color: Natural
SIZE: Total length 13cm / Diameter 6cm
MATERIAL: VACHETTA LEATHER (cowhide)
MADE IN ITALY / FIRENZE

"il micio"
"Il Micho" is a brand that focuses on completely custom-made shoes and leather accessories.
"Il Micho" means "kitten" in Italian.
Fukaya, who loves cats, chose this name with the desire to pursue his own shoemaking with a free spirit, without pandering to anyone, just like these noble creatures.

The brand's iconic shoes are meticulously crafted for each individual customer, making them truly one-of-a-kind pieces with a snug fit, supple, beautiful lines, an elegant and sexy design, and a seductive aura.

Having loved making things since he was a child, Fukaya developed an interest in shoemaking while attending design school, and trained under a shoemaker in Nagoya. After graduating, he worked as a fashion designer, but decided to become a bespoke shoemaker, thinking, "I want to make things that no one else can imitate, that only I can do," and traveled alone to Italy. He trained under a shoemaker in Siena, and honed his skills with his outstanding sense and strong inquisitiveness.
In 1999, he launched "Il Micho" and began making his own shoes. Eventually, his talent was recognized by Franco Minucci, owner of the long-established Florence shop "Tie Your Tie," and with his help, he became the first Japanese person to open a bespoke shop overseas. He also worked as a shoe designer for the shop and designed shoes for other famous select shops.
His design sense and talent are highly praised.
From his apprenticeship to the present, what has always occupied his mind is "making the most beautiful shoes in the world." "The most beautiful shoes in the world" means shoes that have design, balance, and the solid technology to support them, and above all, shoes that bring great joy to the person who wears them.
This solid technique is also reflected in the accessories, where Fukaya's attention to detail can be seen everywhere, from the edge treatment to the design. The materials used are not only leather such as goat and cow leather, which age beautifully, but also PVC, which is another distinctive feature. The marble pattern featuring a kitten, which is the brand motif, gives a glimpse of Fukaya's playful spirit. The wide range of items, including coin purses, belts, and tote bags, allows people of all backgrounds to enjoy the world of "Il Micho."