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Settle Up In Style With The Best Men’s Wallets, Money Clips And Cardholders
Words by Chris Elvidge
27 July 2021
Looking for somewhere to stash your cash? Your search begins – and ends – here. We’ve done the hard work of sifting through the dozens of cardholders, billfold wallets and money clips available on MR PORTER in order to present you with a curated selection of just five. Among them, you’ll find everything from slimline cardholders to good old-fashioned billfolds – and even something special for the heavy cash users among you. Read on for more.
01.
The ultimate billfold
Let’s start simple. You want a wallet, a proper wallet, and you’re willing to spend some money on it. Where else to look but TOM FORD? The American designer’s accessories are second to none and combine the very finest craftsmanship with an unfussy yet refined approach to design. This classic billfold is a case in point. Beautifully made from brown calf leather in Italy and finished with a subtle, gold-embossed “TF” logo, it’s all the wallet you’ll ever need.
02.
The minimalist
A characteristically cool cardholder from Acne Studios, the master of clean-cut Scandinavian style, this is an ideal choice if you’re the kind of guy who prefers to travel light. The two card slots will keep your essentials safe, while the central compartment can happily accommodate a couple of folded notes or receipts. Take our advice and don’t overstuff it. If you need something bigger, keep scrolling.
03.
The fruity choice
Fresh from LOEWE’s ongoing collaboration with legendary Ibiza boutique Paula’s comes this fun, fruity cardholder. Cut from pebble-grain leather and designed to resemble a refreshing slice of watermelon, it packs four exterior card slots along with a deep central pocket, so there’s room for all of your cards and receipts. The one issue? It looks so good while empty it almost seems a shame to put things in it. You know what they say. When life gives you melons…
04.
The high roller
Don’t believe everything you hear: cash isn’t dead just yet. Even if you’re among the masses to have made the switch to contactless payments, it’s never a bad idea to keep a couple of notes on you in case of an emergency. For carrying anything more than a couple, you’ll need one of these – a stainless-steel money clip that features the six-pointed star emblem of German luxury brand Montblanc. It’s the only way to settle up in style.
05.
Walk on the wild side
Billfolds don’t have to be bland. This version from Fendi makes prominent use of the kaleidoscopic logo print seen throughout the brand’s Summer Vertigo collection, which lends the otherwise utilitarian accessory a funky, psych-rock edge. As a wallet it’s got everything you might want or need, with eight card slots plus plenty of pockets for bills and receipts, and it’s beautifully made, as you’d expect from a brand as illustrious as Fendi.