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Dec 10, 2023

21 Chic Designer Card Holders to Buy Now and Use Forever

by Jenna Igneri

I don't know about you, but these days I don't have much of a need for a full-size purse. Maybe it's with cards very much taking over from cash in a contactless world, or perhaps it's because my handbags seem to be getting miraculously smaller and smaller. Either way, I'm all about carrying just the essentials whenever I leave the house, which is why I've become a pretty big fan of the card holder.

Slim and compact in design, card holders are a genius solution for keeping all your many cards—credit, debit, ID, memberships—organised and in one place (I know I'm guilty of letting them slip out of my pockets regularly if I'm carrying them separately). They'll also fit into the tiniest handbag, or make it much easier to grab your cards in a rush if you've got a, shall we say, ludicrously capacious bag. And when you're popping to the shops or running out to the gym, a card holder even slips easily into the pocket of your coat or the slimmest of workout leggings. And whilst they're practical and functional, they can also be pretty. Of course, we have our favourite luxury designers to thank for that.

Looking for a space-saving wallet option for yourself or even as a ridiculously chic gift idea? Keep scrolling. I've rounded up 21 of the best designer card holders that money can buy. From buttery-soft leather to fun textures, prints and colours, there's something for everyone. And for those who still carry pennies for eventualities (those pesky supermarket trollies and gym lockers always get me) some even feature a bonus coin compartment—very convenient indeed. The best part? They're just as fancy, but much less of an investment than a designer bag. You're welcome.

Saint Laurent

Cassandre Matelassé Card Case in Grain De Poudre Embossed Leather

1. Saint Laurent Cassandre Matelassé Leather Cardholder

2. Loewe Puzzle Colour-Block Leather Cardholder

3. Bottega Veneta Zipped Intrecciato-Leather Cardholder

4. Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Airpods Case, Lipstick & Cardholder

5. Burberry Vintage Check Card Holder

6. Prada Leather Card Holder

7. Chloe Marcie Leather Card Holder

8. Mulberry Card Holder

9. Loewe Anagram Plain Leather Card Holder

10. Gucci GG Marmont Matelassé Card Case

11. Tory Burch Kira Quilted Leather Card Holder

12. Cartier Vendome Louis Cartier Stainless Steel Card Holder

13. Miu Miu Black Matelassé Leather Cardholder

14. Alexander McQueen Croc Embossed Leather Card Holder

15. Christian Louboutin Leopard-Print Leather Cardholder

16. Marc Jacobs Monogram Wristlet Wallet

17. Ferragamo Gancini Credit Card Holder

18. Valentino Garavani Leather Rockstud Cardholder

19. Aspinal of London Zipped Coin & Card Holder

20. Versace La Medusa Leather Cardholder

21. Saint Laurent YSL-Plaque Grained-Leather Cardholder

And Now, the Bags I Want to Put Them in:

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