Men's wallets and cardholders

Hackett London's men's wallets and cardholders are built in fine-grain leather with a goatskin lining — a material contrast that keeps the profile slim in a jacket pocket without cutting compartments short.

Outer and inner leather

A goatskin lining slides more easily out of an inside jacket pocket than a fabric-lined wallet, since the friction between two leathers is lower than between leather and cloth. Men's wallets and cardholders in the collection use fine-grain calfskin on the outside, left untreated so the leather's natural markings stay visible.

Compartments and build

A hand-stitched edge binding on each compartment holds up to repeated opening better than a glued edge, which is where a lesser wallet tends to fail first. Slim men's wallets and cardholders run four to six card slots, enough for daily use without bulking out a trouser pocket, a standard held across the small leather goods line for men's wallets and cardholders.

Wallet or cardholder: how to choose

A cardholder suits anyone who's given up on cash and wants the flattest possible profile; a classic wallet with a note section stays the more practical choice for travel or handling more than one currency. Men's wallets and cardholders with an elasticated closure hold their contents together better in the more compact models.

How long does a leather wallet last with daily use?

A calfskin wallet with a hand-stitched edge easily runs past a decade of daily use provided it isn't overloaded with cards, which is what stresses the edge stitching most. Fine-grain leather also tends to soften with use rather than crack.

Do Hackett London's men's wallets and cardholders offer RFID protection?

The cardholder models include an inner blocking layer that stops unauthorised contactless scanning, without adding any noticeable bulk. It's an addition to the goatskin lining, not a replacement for it.