Where gender is concerned, the purse and wallet have always been at opposite ends of the spectrum. A purse is often labelled a small bag or pouch used by women, while a wallet is usually smaller and sleeker, and predominantly used by men. The age-old convention of wallets belonging to men and purses belonging to women has been breaking down in recent years. More women are choosing to use wallets over purses, and there has also been a particular rise in the variety of vegan wallets that are now available.
Whilst they share similarities, a purse was initially made to carry coins and be held in hand. A wallet is designed to be carried in a pocket or handbag, often carrying cash, bank cards and IDs. According to some sources, the first historical evidence of a purse dates back to 3,300 BC, so its history is much older than that of the wallet. With so many different shapes, designs and materials for purses and wallets, both accessories can cater to your habits.
With a wallet handy, you can slip it into your back pocket or place it inside a clutch to keep your essentials with you. A woman's wallet may feature pockets for credit cards, folded notes, receipts and RFID-blocking technology, however, you can explore many slim and lightweight designs that you'll enjoy carrying with you every day. Below are just a few of the reasons why we think every woman should invest in a high quality wallet:
The women's wallet market continues to grow. With so many shapes, styles and sizes available, women can easily carry cash, cards and IDs, regardless of their lifestyle or fashion tastes. One of the main drivers behind the rise of women using wallets over purses is the steady growth of the vegan leather wallet market. There has been a surge in veganism in recent years, driven predominantly by females. People from all backgrounds give up animal-based products for ethical reasons, connecting with brands that remain committed to producing garments and accessories under safe, fair, legal, and humane working conditions.
In the last few decades, fashion trends have changed faster than ever before, adding pressure on workers to produce clothing and accessories rapidly, at lower prices. Combine this with the additional pressure on consumers to turn to the newest trends, and you have a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, many people are now looking to sustainable and ethical fashion brands like Watson & Wolfe.
Our wallets are constructed of materials that use fewer chemicals than animal leather and have a significantly lower environmental impact – an excellent choice for anybody who cares about the environment and understands a healthy population needs a healthy planet to live on. Every wallet is entirely handcrafted and finished to the highest standards, with a series of timeless styles making up our collections. With cruelty-free bi-fold, tri-fold and even wallets with a coin pocket, you can make an ethical choice without compromising quality, functionality or style.
Our Award-winning collection of men's wallets includes popular styles such as bifold, trifold and wallets with coin pockets. All our designs are made with lightweight, next generation materials to reduce bulk and reduce our impact on the planet.
All the materials we use are up to 3 times less environmentally damaging than animal leather. Each item is soft, functional, durable and can be personalised with initials.
Shop the collection today.
You can also discover our complete collection of traditional women's purse wallets here, each lovingly crafted to be by your side, regardless of where life takes you.
Follow us on:
