Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Leather Wallet

The first thing to consider is how the particular wallet’s design and colour suits you (or your recipient). If you’re picking out a wallet that is meant to last, how it looks and compliments your style should be the first point of contention. 

For men, there are various leather wallet types in Singapore, such as the timeless bifold, the minimalist money clip, and the long avant-garde wallet with a coin compartment. More recently, there's also been trend towards slimmer and more compact wallet, yet without sacrificing on function and looks. These will keep you looking sharp. No more bulges in your suit or pants pockets.

Similarly, there are also a variety of leather wallets for women ranging from the larger long wallet, the slimmer clutch wallet, the versatile crossbody sling bag wallet, zip-around wallets and the compact card holders.

 When picking a wallet style, it is also vital to consider what you might carry in it daily.

For example, if you love or need to carry notes, and like keeping them unfolded, neat and pristine, the
Gulliver Long Wallet (RFID Nappa Leather) will certainly be a great asset to your life. If you are someone that has a ton of cards and prefers carrying paper notes and coins, a larger bifold such as the Gulliver Coin Pouch Bifold Wallet (RFID Waxed Leather) might better suit your needs. However, suppose your routine is centred towards cashless interactions. In that case, you could consider this Gulliver Slim Card Holder (RFID Waxed Leather) that carries five cards with an ultra-slim silhouette.

2. Leather Quality

Within the full grain leather family, here are some leather finishes to consider for your wallet:

Another thing to look out for is how the leather was tanned, with the two most common tanning methods being vegetable tanning and chrome tanning. Here at Gnome & Bow, our leather wallets are made using chrome-tanned leathers from the USA, which are known for being soft yet highly durable, water-resistant, and easy to maintain. Interested in learning more about leather? Check out our blog on the things to consider when buying leather goods.

3. A Fit For Each Occasion

How your wallet blends with your outfit choices also plays a key role in choosing the right wallet. Depending on your daily ensemble, it might even be prudent to have more than one wallet in your closet to suit every occasion. 

Say your daily carry is a do-it-all bifold, and you have to attend a black-tie formal event. In that scenario, a massive wallet on the verge of exploding a la Seinfeld’s George Constanza is probably going to stick out like a sore thumb in your tux pocket. Swapping to a thinner wallet like our Gulliver Slim Cash Card Holder Wallet (RFID Waxed Leather) would be the more fashionable and practical choice for the night.

 Likewise, a massive clutch wallet or women’s leather purse might be useful to hold all your belongings but could be a little cumbersome to carry around while running errands. If you need a hands-free option, swapping over to a crossbody sling bag wallet gives you the accessibility and freedom to go about your day.

An all-in-one passport wallet that holds cash, coins, cards, and your passport is a trusty travel companion for trips abroad. Drivers can also benefit from having a compact wallet with a key ring, while an ID card holder lanyard can always comes in handy for work days at the office! 

4. Any Bonus Functions or Features

RFID Blocking Lining

The icing on the cake for any potential wallet is the bonus features that come with it. In the age of phishing scams and cyber security threats, RFID wallets add another level of security and provide peace of mind that traditional wallets might not give. Discover these RFID wallets effectively protect your personal information, without sacrificing your style.

Other small bonus features that are usually underlooked are dedicated slots for a SIM card and SIM card pin. Take this Gulliver Cash & Coin Passport Wallet (RFID Waxed Leather), for example — the ideal wallet for a jet-setting traveller who is constantly changing their SIM card. 

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If you’re on the hunt for a leather wallet in Singapore for that special someone, shop online today at Gnome & Bow and check out our entire collection of USA full-grain leather wallets today. With options to personalise and monogram your wallet, make it a gift to remember with our signature book box packaging and that extra personal touch.