The best designer wallets—like the best designer bags—are high-functional accessories you use pretty much on the daily, maximizing the cost per wear (thereby justifying the steeper price point). Meaning: If you're in the market for a daily luxury wallet you can use for years to come, you'll absolutely get your money's worth investing in a high-end design.
The best designer wallets are also a great entrée into a label you love but aren't quite ready to splurge on a more expensive piece; they also make for thoughtful gifts for graduations, gifts for women (and men!) for birthdays, holidays, or wedding anniversaries. Fashion Messenger Bag
Sometimes you'll have a clear sense of what kind of wallet you're looking for; other times your starting point might just be the brand. Whatever your starting point is, our editors always consider the following features: material (do you prefer a buttery leather or something with canvas?), shape, size, and functionality (are you looking for a cardholder to slip into a clutch, a coin purse to toss into a diaper bag, or do you want a zippered wallet complete with card, cash, and coin pockets to keep in your tote bag or weekender?).
From there you can narrow it down based on your budget, color, and brand preference. The best part? Nearly every luxury brand you love has some kind of wallet right now, and our editors have tried and invested in many to find the ones that are actually worth it—these are the 13 designer wallets we love the most.
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A prime gifting pick, Gucci's best-selling card case features four card slots, plus a main bill compartment. The leather has a smooth finish, with the double-G logo embossed on the front and back. “I don't have this exact card case, but I've owned Gucci bags and wallets before and can speak to the leather's quality, which lasts for years without showing significant wear or tear,” says senior commerce editor Talia Abbas. If candy cane pink isn't your vibe, there a few more seasonal and core colors to choose from.
When you can't decide between a Tory Burch wallet or bag, there's this quilted wallet-on-chain hybrid, which commerce producer Leilani McQuay says is “the perfect combination of style and practicality.” Inside you'll find a zip wallet and ample card slots on the back wall to keep your essentials organized, with a 22.2-inch chain strap that can be worn on the shoulder or cross-body. Don't miss the exterior back slit pocket for added space. “The pop of color and contrasting white piping keeps things summery and fun,” adds McQuay.
It may look slim, but this bifold wallet is deceptively spacious—it has multiple card slots and interior slip and zip pockets. Better year, it even has a removable card wallet underneath the snap closure. “The color and leather are so soft and nice,” says on reviewer on the site. Writes another, “This wallet is the perfect size. Not bulky because of the removable card wallet. The color blocking is really nicely done.”
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Longchamp's iconic Le Pliage tote gets the mini treatment with this aggressively cute coin purse that takes up almost no room in any bag or pocket and is made of a durable canvas with the brand's classic tan leather trim. Fill it until you can't anymore—the sturdy zip fastening can handle overstuffing.
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Loved for its craftsmanship, this compact wallet from Italian brand Bottega Veneta puts a minimalist spin on its signature intrecciato leather weave (but is no less recognizable). Abbas has a hot pink one that she uses daily: “It's a really simple style,” she says. “There are only two compartments, but they fit a ton of stuff. I have about 10 cards in there plus some cash and coins. The leather is quite delicate—or I'm just being super precious—but I keep mine in the little canvas pouch it came in to avoid scuffs on the edges from contact with my other handbags. And it works! The wallet I have is almost two years old but still looks brand-new.”
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A simple yet high-quality pick that gets commerce director Brie Schwartz's seal of approval is this YSL card case, which she has in a metallic pink from a few years ago. “Though it's super slim, and fits in the palm of my hand, it still easily holds eight cards, and unlike other card wallets, it has enough give that it's not a pain to slide them out,” she says. “I'm also hard on my things, and this has gone through it—tossed around overstuffed bags, fallen on the floor, and it still looks great after two years.” In addition to the card slots, there's also a center compartment for receipts or bills.
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For many staffers, a Chanel wallet is the ultimate investment piece—and at least three Glamour editors own this particular card case, which stands out for its simplicity. There are three outer slots for cards (one in the front and two in the back) with space in the middle to fit cash, receipts, or more cards. “I love this card holder so much!” says Monique Wilson, Glamour's editorial assistant. “It was my first luxury item that I received as a Christmas gift a few years ago, and the leather is still in great shape. It's so chic and compact but fits all my necessities. It's easy to carry too—whether in my work tote, jacket pocket, or just in my hands. Great for a no-bag night out!”
More of a multitasker than your regular billfold, Tumi's zip-around wallet prioritizes practicality inside and out. There's a front zip pocket and back slip pocket, plus 12 interior card slots, two additional slip pockets, and an extra zip pocket for loose change. Associate director of audience development Gabriella Iannetta has her eye on it for summer travels since it's discreet but still has ample space for everything she might need.
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Strathberry has long been a favorite of the royals—the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is a fan—and it's not hard to see why: The bags are minimal, versatile, and fashion-forward. Senior West Coast editor Jessica Radloff says she owns a couple of the brand's handbags but is in need of a new wallet and can't stop thinking about this fold-over design, featuring a zipped coin pouch, four card slots, and a notes compartment. “The hard part is just going to be deciding on a color—they are all perfect,” Radloff says.
Associate beauty editor Danielle Sinay doesn't really like to splurge on wallets—she's more of a toss-everything-in-your-bag-and-go kind of person—but made an exception for this cardholder from Brandon Blackwood. “This ‘adult wallet,’ as I call it, is perfect for anyone who likes to carry small bags or tote things in their pockets,” she says. “It fits credit cards, business cards, and just enough cash without taking up too much precious purse or pocket space. Plus, it’s so gorgeous that it’s a statement piece in itself.”
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For a quiet-luxury moment, consider something from heritage British brand Smythson. We're partial to this flat card holder, available in an array of colors and crafted from the brand's signature cross-grain leather that you might recognize from its best-selling Panama diaries. “With just five card slots, it's a simple design that's ideal for slipping into small clutches or cross-body bags,” says Abbas. And like the rest of its luxe leather goods, this wallet can also be monogrammed with initials or personalized with a motif.
Celine's canvas wallet is high up on our wish list for its chic, timeless design. “The double-C, or Triomphe, metallic snap button closure is the kind of detail that makes my heart skip a beat,” says McQuay. It's more than a looker, though—thanks to multiple card slots and a clutch interior coin pocket with a button closure. “This wallet keeps your essentials impeccably organized. Consider it your stylish pocket companion.”
Another one of the best wallets on this list is this space-saving pick from Spanish fashion house Loewe with the embossed anagram. The long leather pull unzips the wallet three-quarters of the way to reveal space for cash or coins, while the back lets you slip in up to four cards. Our favorite part, though? The textured leather comes in over a dozen color-block combos, perfect for a matching moment with your bag.
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