Think a black leather billfold wallet is as boring as it gets? Think again. Bottega Veneta has added texture and dimension to the classic blueprint with its signature intrecciato weave, which will instantly mark you out as a man of exquisite taste.

Trust TOM FORD to turn something as quotidian as a cardholder into the pinnacle of luxury. It has done so by way of a wonderfully glossy croc-effect calf leather in a rich shade of cognac, finished off with gold-stamped lettering that boasts its Italian provenance.

Brunello Cucinelli prefers to keep things low key. Take this thoughtfully made but altogether unflashy tan leather cardholder. Will it turn heads each time you whip it out of your pocket? Probably not. Will it last for years and look just as handsome, if not even better, once it has weathered a little? Absolutely.

Black and brown tend to be the go-to colours for sumptuous leather wallets. There is no doubt they are timeless and luxurious, but they are by no means the only options. This full-grain leather cardholder by SAINT LAURENT comes in a stylish grey-green hue that is just as low-key and luxe.

Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves, the old saying goes. What better way to show your loose change some love than keeping it in this streamlined gold-stamped zipped pouch from Comme des Garçons? An investment even your accountant will approve of.

LOEWE has a reputation for crafting statement-making, somewhat surrealist accessories that instantly go viral. Every so often, however, it likes to strip things back and let the exquisite leather do the talking, as is the case with this subtly two-toned, logo-stamped wallet.

If “heritage” and “craft” are words that whet your appetite, Berluti has the wallet for you. Having honed its techniques for more than a century, the Paris-based label prides itself on crafting pieces that are designed to age exquisitely. This Venezia leather billfold wallet is not so much an accessory as an heirloom.