Perhaps while next queueing and observing your distance to the person ahead of you while paying for some take-out, a quick observation will show maybe 80 per cent of customers paying by just waving their bank cards, while some use their mobile phones to scan a QR code that deducts money from their e-wallet.
So, will we no longer carry real wallets soon then?
Well, this thing is, wallets aren’t just for carrying cash now, are they? They are one of the most useful accessories a man or woman can carry. We use them for a wealth of important activities and they provide a safe and secure home for identification cards, passports and lots of other handy essential items that you’d like to have with you.
Also, remember that your wallet should complement your lifestyle. Perhaps you’re an on-the-go professional rushing from an office meeting to a cocktail bar (well, not anymore… for now!). Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home type who still takes pride in your fashion-forward accessories. No single wallet-owner is the same. Your wallet should say something about your unique personality and perhaps the following may just have your name written all over it?
Acne Studios Trifold Wallet – Specially made for the man with the most (stuff)
Stockholm-based Acne Studios has cleverly designed a wallet that, from the outside, appears simple and minimal, while on the inside boasts ample storage space for cash, cards, and other necessities. It has two card slots, pockets for receipts and also a bill sleeve. While cash is being used less and less, coins are still a daily reality for many, and so this wallet’s snap-fastening coin compartment is ideal for holding hard currency.
This wallet, made from a sleek and supple black cow leather, is a low-key style statement from a brand that knows that the key to cool is not trying too hard. Its quintessentially Scandinavian design aesthetic is both simple and minimalist, and also features lots of clean straight lines.
