il micio is a brand founded in Florence, Italy, in 1999 by shoemaker and designer Hidetaka Fukaya. Starting with bespoke shoes, it now also offers leather goods such as bags, belts, and accessories, as well as interior items. The brand name means “kitten” in Italian, and its philosophy centers on craftsmanship that values a spirit as noble, beautiful, and free as a cat. In 2005, it became the first Japanese brand to establish a bespoke atelier overseas, creating products that combine traditional craftsmanship with innovation.
Concept
A brand whose creations value a spirit as noble, beautiful, and free as a cat.