"Maison Margiela" 2020SS tabi sole patch zip wallet

Since its founding in 1988, Maison Margiela has reinterpreted clothing as symbols and infused its philosophy into everyday gestures. Here, we introduce a piece that condenses the brand's symbolism into a palm-sized form.

This piece is a practical fold-over wallet with a round zip, featuring a leather patch on the back that mimics tabi soles, and a quiet overlay of four stitches on the exterior, creating a refined design.

The front is finished with smooth black leather, with a subdued grain that subtly shines depending on the light, and as it is used more, the warmth and movement of the hand leave a deepening gloss. The four stitches at the corners subtly indicate the brand without being overly decorative, which is beautiful.

On the back, a patchwork reminiscent of the sole line of traditional tabi footwear appears, creating a sense of unease as if the shoe's structure has been transferred onto a flat wallet. This leaves a lasting impression that cannot be achieved with just logos or metal parts, and the lines where the leather is joined form a design element, reflecting Margiela's unique editing sensibility.

The opening is a round zip, designed to smoothly wrap around to the corners, making it easy to access the contents. The teeth of the zipper are evenly aligned, creating a perimeter that tightens like a frame, and the contours remain defined when held, which is also attractive.

The interior features neatly aligned card slots in a row, and the compartments including the coin case are compactly organized, designed for quick access to necessary functions. The calendar logo inside indicates ⑪ with a circle, clearly establishing its position as a unisex accessory line, and the Maison Margiela PARIS branding, used since 2015, further supports the individual item's context.

Regarding the production year, the included guarantee card has a print of 2020 01 as the manufacturing week, and the product number S56UI0111 along with the material code are also listed, physically confirming it was made in 2020. This aligns with the period when Maison Margiela, under John Galliano's direction, re-edited its icon and integrated it into everyday items.

The added value of this wallet lies in the four-stitch detail, a symbol since our founding, and the coexistence of the symbol of traditional tabi footwear on the same surface, while still functioning as an everyday tool. The subtlety of conveying value through the act of use rather than showing off possessions feels very true to modern luxury.

Styling-wise, we recommend incorporating accessories as symbols to complement neat coats and minimal jackets. Just pairing them with basic combinations like shirts and slacks leaves a lingering sense of fashion without over-decoration, and naturally blends with a single leather accessory on days when you want to keep it simple.

Please take this opportunity.