Shopping for the Holidays? You Can’t Go Wrong With Any of These Classic Leather Wallets

From luxurious Saffiano leathers to more budget-friendly options, find Vogue’s pick of the best wallets to gift this holiday season.

Shopping for the Holidays? You Can’t Go Wrong With Any of These Classic Leather Wallets

Every year as the holiday season approaches, the eternal question remains: What to get the men in your life? While there are plenty of inventive ideas for dads, brothers, and significant others, you can’t ever go wrong with one of the best wallets for men. You could consider plant subscriptions or pizza ovens, sure—but there’s something to be said for the always reliable card case gift.

The wallet’s enduring popularity as a holiday gift lies in the simple fact it’s the kind of thing men often just don’t buy for themselves. (We’ve all spotted our dads carrying around a worn-out wallet that he probably purchased over a decade ago.) And these days, beyond all the classic options in black and brown scotchgrains and croc-effect leathers, there’s a whole world of more playful styles in bold colors and patterns that are perfect for the kind of dad who likes to make a style statement.

Still, a well-made, quality wallet doesn’t just have to be for the holidays—or, indeed, for men only, as plenty of these styles offer the same style and practicality for women too. Here, find Vogue’s pick of the best wallets for men to gift this holiday season, and far beyond. 

Flying Colors

Looking for something a little jazzier to give this year, or seeking a perfect gift for the brother whose style is a little more outré? Why not opt for one of these kaleidoscopic options from the likes of Givenchy, Comme des Garçons, and Fendi. The crinkle-effect silver Maison Margiela zip-around wallet, in particular, is sure to get people talking. 

Givenchy bandana-print folding wallet

Balenciaga Cash leather wallet on strap

Fendi yellow wallet

Bottega Veneta bifold wallet

Burberry watercamo print leather bifold wallet

Alexander McQueen dip-dyed leather bifold wallet

Comme des Garçons classic gold wallet

Maison Margiela wrinkled zip-top wallet

Minimal Monochrome

There’s nothing like a classic black wallet for its versatility and chic minimalism. At the more luxurious end of the spectrum, you can find buttery European leathers from Prada and Loewe, while designs by Acne Studios and Common Projects offer a subtle twist on the classic leather goods formula.

Acne Studios logo-print leather zip-around wallet

A.P.C. black Emmanuelle zip-around saffiano-leather wallet

Royce New York leather RFID-blocking ID flap bifold wallet

Taylor Stitch the Minimalist billfold wallet

Maison Margiela stitch detail wallet

Prada men’s Saffiano leather wallet with bicolor detail

Loewe bifold wallet in soft grained calfskin

Common Projects logo-print leather bifold wallet

Wallet-Friendly

You don’t have to break the bank to share the love this holiday season. Here, find plenty of options at lower price points from classic American brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, alongside more playful designs featuring folded details and exposed stitching from Zara and Timberland.

WP Standard the Bifold picker’s wallet

Nordstrom Liam slim leather wallet

Tommy Hilfiger men’s leather wallet

Calvin Klein men’s RFID passcase wallet

The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s burnished leather bifold wallet

Timberland men’s leather wallet with attached flip pocket

Zara leather wallet

Estalon front-pocket leather wallet for men

Splashing Out

If you’re willing to spend the money on the finest leather, you can rest safe in the knowledge it will last for many years. Italian houses specializing in leather such as Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Berluti are always a safe bet, offering a range of options available from the classic to the decorative. Meanwhile, for smooth black leather that radiates luxury, a croc-effect bifold by Celine and a Tom Ford design featuring a gold money clip are just the ticket.

Brunello Cucinelli brown full-grain leather billfold wallet

Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini leather bifold wallet

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato leather billfold wallet

Montblanc Men’s 4810 Westside blue Italian leather wallet

Celine bifold wallet with coin in crocodile-embossed calfskin

Ermenegildo Zegna men’s Pelle Tessuta bifold wallet

Tom Ford men’s leather wallet with money clip

Berluti Scritto Venezia leather zip-around wallet

Calling Cards

These days, as credit and loyalty cards increasingly migrate to smartphones and cash becomes increasingly redundant, there’s a strong argument to be made for downsizing to a card case. (It helps that they’re also more budget-friendly too.) Whether colorful designs by Lemaire and Loewe, or sleek, stripped-back options in black by Smythson and Saint Laurent, find all the best card cases here.

Lemaire green molded card holder

Loewe puzzle leather card case

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato leather card case

Acne Studios grey logo card holder

Alexander McQueen leather card case

Balenciaga gray logo-perforated leather card case

Smythson Panama leather card holder

Saint Laurent square logo-print card holder

Festive Cheer

While there are numerous classic options for dads whose taste is a little more subdued, don’t forget the more fashion-forward men in your life. If bold prints, loud colors, and exuberant patterns are the order of the day, look no further than these more whimsical offerings—from trippy patterns courtesy of Dries van Noten and Dior, or striking graphic prints from Off-White and Comme des Garçons.

Dries Van Noten printed leather wallet

Saint Laurent off-white brush-stroke bifold wallet

Paul Smith purple cowboy wallet

Dior and Peter Doig brown camouflage smooth calfskin wallet

Fendi FF Vertigo pattern print wallet

Gucci GG embossed wallet

Comme des Garçons dot-print half zip wallet

Off-White diag-print wallet

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Liam Hess