# Humanizing Haute Accessories 'recess' Offers Minimal and Modern Leather Wallets for Men By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-06-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recess References: [takerecess](http://www.takerecess.com/) On [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1532131480/recess-a-fresh-take-on-premium-accessories), 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](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1532131480/recess-a-fresh-take-on-premium-accessories) recess [website](http://www.takerecess.com/) recess on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/take.recess) recess on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/take_recess) recess on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/teamtakerecess) recess on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/takerecess) recess on [Vimeo](http://vimeo.com/takerecess) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slimming Wallets:** The trend of creating minimal and modern wallets for men that eliminate the overstuffed look. - **Humanizing Production:** The trend of brands seeking manufacturing companies that prioritize worker treatment and craftsmanship. - **Alternative Materials:** The trend of using materials like vegan cork and aluminum in the production of men's wallets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating slimming wallets that combine style and functionality. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies have the opportunity to disrupt the industry by prioritizing worker treatment and craftsmanship. - **Materials:** The materials industry can tap into the trend of alternative materials by creating sustainable and eco-friendly options for wallets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Refined Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md)