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Humanizing Haute Accessories

'recess' Offers Minimal and Modern Leather Wallets for Men

— June 29, 2014 — Social Good
On Kickstarter, where they've got about three quarters of their $12,000 goal, 'recess' calls their design "slimming chubby wallets with style." They're responding to the influx of the market in wallets for men made from all sorts of material including vegan cork and aluminum. But they all have the same effect, they say, an overstuffed look that's not too hot.

What is more, recess is looking to humanize Chinese production through their products and brands, especially after searching for a manufacturing company in the United States that could compete with the design they wanted. "We are based in San Francisco where all of our designing, marketing, and collaborating takes place," they write on their website. "Additionally, we have carefully selected the best factories in China to produce our products in order to ensure that the craftsmanship and treatment of its workers mirror our core tenets."

Contact Information
recess on Kickstarter
recess website
recess on Facebook
recess on Twitter
recess on YouTube
recess on Instagram
recess on Vimeo
Trend Themes
1. Slimming Wallets - The trend of creating minimal and modern wallets for men that eliminate the overstuffed look.
2. Humanizing Production - The trend of brands seeking manufacturing companies that prioritize worker treatment and craftsmanship.
3. Alternative Materials - The trend of using materials like vegan cork and aluminum in the production of men's wallets.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating slimming wallets that combine style and functionality.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies have the opportunity to disrupt the industry by prioritizing worker treatment and craftsmanship.
3. Materials - The materials industry can tap into the trend of alternative materials by creating sustainable and eco-friendly options for wallets.
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