12 Best Wallet Brands for Men

The best wallet brands for men offer the perfect mix of luxury and function. While many men prefer to use a simple cardholder alongside their wallet these days, there’s no replacing the feeling of buttery leather in the palm of your hand, and the added card slots in a wallet. We’ve tailored our list to follow that exact formula, choosing only the softest materials from the world’s leading luxury brands to make these oh-so-rare touch points all the more special. It’s time to throw out the velcro wallet you’ve been using since high school and let our list guide you one step further to being complete.

Best Wallet Brands for Men at a Glance

Highlights from our list include the following options:

• Best overall: Bellroy
• For a luxury option: Bottega Veneta
• For a great gift: Hentley
• For travel: Harber London

Now you’ve read our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.

1. Bellroy

Price: from AUD$129

Sitting at the pointy end of our list is one of our favourite gear brands, full stop. Bellroy has a great selection of men’s wallets, ranging from slim sleeves to travel folios. Their selection has a focus on value for money, using high-quality leathers that stand the test of time but also offer the soft, supple feeling that you want from a wallet these days. Here’s our favourite wallet from the brand:

• Bellroy Hide & Seek (AU$129): More than its name suggests, the wallet is made from premium, environmentally certified leather and backed by a 3-year warranty. In terms of practicality, we love the separate sections for business cards, notes, and cards, that include RFID protection. This quality wallet comes in seven classic colours including black, blue, two shades of green, and three shades of brown. If you’re looking for a simple everyday wallet, this is our pick.

Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Melbourne
Founders: Andrew Fallshaw, Hadrien Monloup, Matthew Fallshaw, Lina Calabria

2. Bottega Veneta

Price: from AUD$790

While they’ve only become a household name in the last few years, Bottega Veneta has been making exceptional luxury leather goods since 1966. Unlike other designer brands that simply offer a wallet for the sake of it and with very little thought about quality or craftsmanship, Bottega is well-known for making some of the highest-quality women’s handbags, and they’ve applied this to their men’s wallets, too. As shown in the image above, they invented this special leather weaving technique known as “intrecciato,” and in doing so, they ushered in the start of a new era of quiet luxury in fashion with their famous motto “When your own initials are enough.”

• Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Slim Bi-Fold Wallet Bi-Fold Wallet (from AUD$790): More than a great alternative to the Louis Vuitton monogrammed wallet, it features the aforementioned Intrecciato leather in its construction and is made from calfskin with a calfskin lining which makes it a higher quality item. We love the choice of colours available with everything from classic black to dark green, slate, and mud. This is a great choice if you’re looking for a stylish minimalist designer wallet for men, but you’ll want to get in quick. These wallets sell out quickly in limited colours!

Founded: 1966, Vicenza, Italy
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
Founders: Renzo Zengiaro, Michele Taddei

3. Il Bussetto

Price: from AUD$160

One of the lesser-known brands on our list, Il Bussetto was founded in Milano, Italy, in 2004 and was the brainchild of a man called Mauro Gobbi. He designed a niche product that uses special wooden modes to mould the leather without any seams, and the result is a sleek collection of leather goods to suit any style preference.

• Il Bussetto Bi-Fold Wallet (from AUD$160): You’ll notice a complete lack of seams on this wallet, which is a cool, unique style that we love for the modern man. The brand uses special wooden modes to mould the leather, and while production was first handled in Milano, Italy, founder Mauro Gobbi formed a partnership with craftsmen in Thailand who now produce the brand’s leather goods to the same quality that the brand was founded upon. Here, the bi-fold wallet features eight card slots, two bill compartments and two receipt pockets. The quality is a notch above other favourites on our list such as Bellroy and comfortably sits well under the price of designer options.

Founded: 2004
Founder: Mauro Gobbi
Headquarters: Milano

4. Montblanc

Price: from AUD$400

Known as a traditional connoisseur of writing instruments, Montblanc enjoys adapting its quality and traditional craftsmanship into small leather goods and watches these days. The company acquired its name from the highest peak in the Alps – and they’ve put a focus on quality cowhide for its wallets, earning a spot on our list of best wallet brands for men. Here’s our favourite wallet from Montblanc:

• Montblanc Meisterstück Wallet 4CC (from AUD$600): This is a favourite of ours for its black full-grain cowhide construction with classic Montblanc deep shine. We rank this as a great value-for-money luxury option thanks to the exterior leather finish that is luxurious, durable, and ages like a fine wine. The interior is lined with jacquard style and includes the Montblanc brand name, the Montblanc emblem with a palladium finish ring, and 4 pockets for credit cards and banknotes.

Parent organization: Cie Financiere Richemont SA
Founded: 1906
Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany

5. Harber London

Price: from £79.00 (approx. AUD$150)

Harber London has been a staple on our lists whenever we’re talking about small leather goods. The family-run business based in London manufactures each of its pieces in Spain with a team of skilled craftsmen to bring a wide selection of wallets for men. The range focuses on bi-fold wallets with built-in RFID protection, and here are two of our favourites:

• Harber London Leather Card Wallet with RFID protection (from £79.00): It’s the perfect choice for the man exuding quality and style. RFID blocking is a great feature that helps protect your credit cards against skimming. Crafted in Spain from full-grain vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, you might be surprised that this slim design can hold up to 16 cards. This is one of the best wallet brands for men and conveniently comes in seven timeless colours.
• Harber London Travel Wallet (from £79.00): This wallet is perfect for travelling. It comes with the same RFID protection as the card wallet and offers a few travel extras, such as dual currency compartments for different currency notes, tickets, or expenses and up to 12 cards.

Country of origin: United Kingdom

6. Hentley

Price:

We like to think of Hentley as the Australian alternative to Harber London. Both brands take advantage of the finest leathers to create some of the best wallets for men that are also affordable. In the case of Hentley, their wallets are handmade from the finest Italian leather that will be with you for years to come and only get better with age. Here’s our pick from the brand’s collection:

• Hentley Slim Bagan Bi-Fold (from AUD$155). This wallet offers more than enough storage for your cards (holding up to 15) whilst maintaining a stylish finish in 100 per cent Vegetable Tanned Italian Leather. It’s slim enough to make it another great option for travel with flexibility for a weekend getaway. Best of all, you can add some extra style points with personal monogramming that’s available with every purchase. It would make a great gift!

Country of Origin: Australia

7. Louis Vuitton

Price: from AUD$750

Who would have thought that wanting to become a trunk master would have set Louis Vuitton on a path to creating the most recognisable designer brand on earth? Louis Vuitton wallets sit right alongside Rolex watches, R.M. Williams boots, and Common Projects sneakers regarding stylish essentials for men. Here’s our favourite option:

• Louis Vuitton Slender Wallet (from AUD$750): This has been my trusty wallet for the last 5-years and it’s aged like a fine wine, offering uncompromising style and quality for the years I’ve been using it. The choice of long-lasting materials and workmanship is a testament to the brand’s design aesthetic. This is a staple no matter the season and features slots for up to eight credit cards and a bill compartment. It’s not the best value for money as wallets that cost more than half this amount offer more features, but it’s LV and is quite reasonably priced on the spectrum of designer wallets.

Founder: Louis Vuitton
Founded: 1854, Paris, France
Headquarters: Paris, France

8. Gucci

Price: from AU$660 AUD

1921 was the year we were introduced to the small Italian leather goods store opened by Guccio Gucci. Founded on its craftsmanship, that stays true today, and the current selection of leather goods of all shapes and sizes is a testament to this. Some would argue that they’ve lost some of its traditional qualities by trying to appeal to a shrinking demographic in recent years. However, we think the brand has flipped back the other way with high-quality leather goods like the classic Marmont wallet we’ve selected below.

• Gucci GG Marmont leather bi-fold wallet (from AUD$820): It’s a great alternative to the designer wallets mentioned on this list, including Louis Vuitton, Bottega, and Goyard. This particular model features maybe the most understated look of them all. The brand often rotates the colour of the ‘Double G’ on the front, and at the time of publishing this article, it’s a nice brass colour. You can even add personalisation on the inside of the wallet with your initials in your choice of colour. Made in Italy, and featuring eight card slots and two bill compartments, it’s hard to fault the practicality, too.

Founder: Guccio Gucci
Founded: 1921, Florence, Italy
Creative director: Alessandro Michele

9. Goyard

Price: from USD$480

Goyard is one of the oldest leather goods luxury houses on the planet, with over 150 years of heritage. The brand specializes in everything from trunks and hat boxes to men’s and women’s wallets and even Chic du Chien (pet accessories). Its impressive list of clients includes Picasso, the Grimaldi royal family, Edith Piaf, and Karl Lagerfeld. However, these days it’s popular for its highly limited access, customisation and quality. While there are thousands of different combinations and personalization options to choose from, they’re historically difficult to purchase at retail pricing, similar to a Rolex watch. Still, they make one of the highest quality designer men’s wallets on the planet, and here it is in detail.

• Goyard Saint Florentin Wallet (from USD$480): Over the last few years, the brand went from an illusive designer label to an easier-to-come-by label (still expensive) and back again. Today, they’re quite hard to purchase, but the Saint Florentin Wallet remains one of the most functional designer wallets on our list thanks to its flat Goyard-engraved clasp that keeps things safe while being slim enough to fit in your pocket comfortably. This wallet is available in several different colours, and the quality is outstanding with Goyardine Canvas and Vauzelles calfskin.

Founder: Pierre-François Martin
Founded: 1853, Paris, France
Headquarters: Paris, France

10. Tom Ford

Price: from AU$510

When Jay-Z writes a song not only mentioning you but using your name as the title, you know you’re one cool dude. Tom Ford has been influencing pop culture with his understated swag since bringing the “sexy back” to fashion in the 1990s at the helm of YSL and Gucci. Since 2008, he has been bringing his reputation of the highest quality products with the seasons’ (and every season’s) must-have designs.

• Tom Ford Grain Leather Classic Bifold Wallet (from AUD$590): It’s a surprisingly affordable luxury wallet for men that features eight credit card slots alongside a central notes pocket for cash and receipts. The exterior is made from 100 per cent leather in Italy and is only flanked by the signature gold highlights on the Tom Ford logo.

Founder: Tom Ford 
Founded: 2005, New York, New York, United States
Headquarters: USA

11. Brunello Cucinelli

Price: from AUD$979

What happens when one of the world’s greatest menswear brands crafts a wallet? You get one of the most expensive, and highest-quality options on the market.

• Brunello Cucinelli Grained Calfskin Wallet (from AUD$979): Cucinelli does not muck around with their leather goods, and this particular wallet is “crafted in the hamlet of Solomeo, Italy,” and boy does the world hamlet hold some weight in that description. We’re looking at real leather, grained calfskin to be exact, and this gives the wallet an incredibly soft touch but also an uneven colour that adds a vintage style. Open it up and you’ll find a Cotton lining, two open internal compartments, and six slots for cards and business cards. If you want the best of the best at any price point, the logical answer is always Brunello Cucinelli.

Founder: Brunello Cucinelli
Founded: 1978
Headquarters: Solomeo, Italy

12. Dior

Price: from AU$940

Regarding the best wallet brands for men, there are very few like Dior. The brand is known for defining a new look for men’s fashion in 2001 with its signature skinny black suit and even getting Karl Lagerfeld to lose more than a few kilos to adapt to its aesthetic. Their DNA can be traced from the inspiring RTW collections, right down to the shoes, sunglasses, and, of course, leather goods. Understated subtleties are the brand’s signature, and this season’s wallet collection is filled with options.

• Dior Bifold Wallet (from AUD$940): This is another great designer option that offers practicality by way of eight card slots, a double bill compartment, and two slip pockets. You’ll find the overall quality top-notch with a smooth calfskin interior made all the more desirable with the ruthenium-finish brass Dior signature on the front and embossed Dior signature on the interior.

Founder: Christian Dior
Founded: 16 December 1946, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France
Country of Origin: France

Alternatives to These Wallet Brands for Men

• Smythson 8 Card Slot Wallet in Ludlow (from AUD$550): Smythson is a lesser-known brand, but one with plenty of heritage, quality, and some damn-fine wallets to show for it. This eight-slot wallet features two side slots, two note pockets, and some of the softest leather, made in Italy.

Why You Should Trust Our List

When it comes to our list of the best wallet brands for men, expertise is key. While we’ve had our hands on every wallet on this list over the years, we’ve also turned to the wider public for their overall ratings. Our list takes into account three major factors to determine the overall rating. In addition to our own experience, we’ve considered sales data from StockX before collating the information together and measuring the wallets in overall quality, features, price, and value for money.