These days, we’re used to finding our wallets on our phones. Particularly in a post-lockdown world, we tap to pay, and only on the rarest of occasions do we have real money on us. We’re moving towards a cashless society, but oddly enough, that doesn’t strip an actual wallet of its use.
It remains the place where we keep our most important documents: from bank cards to IDs, receipts, our drivers licence and membership cards. This accessory is non-negotiable. It’s a concise bundle of everything that’s important.
For accessory purists, cardholders are an apt solution to keeping it together. They are slim, uncomplicated and fit into almost every pocket. Still holding on to change? You might want to consider a coin purse or a hybrid cardholder-coin purse. For anyone who collates an array of documents, particularly when travelling, resorting back to a tried and trusted wallet is a no-brainer.
What’s more, whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays or any other occasion—wallets, and smaller leather goods in general, make for a great gift. So if you’re looking to treat yourself to a classic leather piece or are on the lookout for the perfect gift, find Vogue’s edit of the best wallets below.
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Bottega Veneta intrecciato leather wallet, $720
Available at Bottega Veneta.
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Saint Laurent quilted-leather cardholder, $480
Available at Saint Laurent.
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The Row envelope leather cardholder, $755
Available at MatchesFashion.
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Balenciaga Neo Classic leather cardholder, $450
Available at Balenciaga.
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Valentino Garavani roman stud wallet, $698
Available at MatchesFashion.
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Miu Miu small matelassé nappa leather wallet, $815
Available at Miu Miu.
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Jacquemus Le Porte pichoto logo-embossed wallet, $374
Available at Selfridges.
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Vivienne Westwood orb-embroidered coin purse, $179
Available at Selfridges.
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Alexander McQueen curved zip coin purse, $670
Available at Alexander McQueen.
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Aspinal of London travel wallet, $275
Available at Aspinal of London.
