Leather Wallets: Accessories with Timeless Appeal

Accessories are the signatures we add to every look. With the right set of accessories, you can dress up or down certain outfits, and even express your own personality at that. Still, despite their aesthetics, some of them have a functional purpose too, as in the example with wallets.

Though they’ve been around since the 1600s, about the same time when paper currency was introduced in the West, they’ve undergone considerable changes, evolving both in design and features. One thing that’s remained the same, however, is the popularity of quality leather wallets. So, what makes leather wallets wardrobe essentials?

Durability

For one, unlike other wallets, especially those made of synthetic materials, the leather ones have a really long life. With adequate care, like keeping them clean with suitable leather products and moisturising them regularly with special creams, they can withstand wear and tear time and time again and serve you for years to come.

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This itself makes them worth the extra dollars you’d pay as opposed to buying cheap alternatives. Now if you’re a person who’s into leading a sustainable lifestyle, you’d also appreciate the fact this durability makes for less waste over the years; in other words, the more you take care of them, the longer their lifespan is going to be.

Timeless Appeal

I’ve already said this, the appeal of leather wallets has stood the test of time so when you get yourself such an accessory you won’t have to worry it would go out of style eventually. This material is just as fashionable as it has been decades ago and it’s ideal for people of all ages, young and old alike. And if you want to make a unique style statement, you can go for the range of handcrafted leather wallets.

Feel free to use this accessory however you like, for any occasion, outfit and season you see fit, fearlessly! Even if you’re the type of person who likes keeping things minimal with the outfits, or need that subdued piece that would style up your urban jeans, a leather wallet with unique workmanship is enough. It shouldn’t come as surprise many celebrities swear by leather goods.

Versatility

Since we’re all different, we have different storage and style needs. Hence, the vast array of handcrafted leather wallets available from designers. The versatility refers to the designs, features as well as the colours these wallets are available in.

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For instance, if you aren’t a fan of the smaller wallets, you can pick a long flat design that looks like a clutch and can store even items as big as passports along with other essentials. This way, you’d keep your most important belongings with you when travelling without even drawing attention.

Have more cards from various banks, key cards that you carry on a daily basis, as well as coins? You can choose from handmade leather wallet models with more compartments for cash and cards, plus leather flaps and pockets for extra cards and coins. Want to avoid unnecessary bulk? Then you have the chance to get yourself a minimalist one which is compact yet ingenious with elastic straps to secure your bare essentials like cards and money.

Besides the various designs and the rich texture of leather, which makes each wallet distinct from others, there are also different colours you can pick from. Depending on how much you’re willing to spend on them, and the texture you’re after, you can buy more affordable wallets with colours as a result of the chrome tanning process or those with rich tones from vegetable tanning.

Eco-Friendliness

Though leather isn’t animal-friendly, it can be eco-friendly given that it isn’t harmful to the environment as it comes as a byproduct from the meat industry, i.e. from animals that are raised for meat. Add to this vegetable tanning and you’ve got a truly eco-friendly option which isn’t to say about the synthetic wallets, or the chrome tanned for that matter. Also, let’s not forget leather is a natural product so it’s biodegradable, meaning even when it’s time to finally toss it out it’s not the kind of waste that harms the planet.

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Resistance

Unlike card wallets made from other materials (e.g. synthetics, fabrics) which are susceptible to fungal infestations, leather is water-resistant so you won’t have to worry it would wear off from mites. Moreover, speaking of its resistant properties, if you get one that’s protected from RFID skimming, you can also have your peace of mind from the modern form of pickpocketing too! Water-resistant and thief-resistant, now that’s a wallet that’s true value for your money.