History.

Explore our collection of articles delving into the history of men's wallets, from early designs and materials to the cultural shifts that shaped how we carry our essentials.

Published on October 2, 2026

An Exciting Update to the Secrid 2003 Wallet

Secrid gifted me their forgotten 2003 wallet at their HQ. Here is how it actually works, where the curved design came from, and why René thinks it flopped.

Published on August 28, 2026

I Got My Hands on Secrid's First Wallet: The BodyCard

Secrid gifted me their very first wallet, the 1990s BodyCard. Here is what it is, how it works, and why it still holds up today.

Published on March 9, 2026

Wallet Retrospective #5: The Clipcase

A genuinely clever wallet with one of the most unique opening mechanisms ever put on Kickstarter.

Published on February 8, 2026

Secrid Released a Wallet in 2003. It Didn't do Well.

How a forgotten 2003 redesign became a commercial flop, yet gave the billion-euro brand its name.

Published on September 23, 2025

Storus Smart Money Clip: The Original Minimalist Metal Wallet

Tracing the origins of the Smart Money Clip and its claim as the world’s first minimalist metal wallet.

Published on June 25, 2025

Wallet Retrospective #4: The Memory Foam Wallet

The world’s first wallet made from memory foam - comfort meets curious design.

Published on June 20, 2025

The Fusion Wallet: A Modern Wallet Ahead of Its Time

The rise and fall of the Fusion Wallet - a handcrafted wallet made from a blend of wood and metal.

Published on June 19, 2025

Wallet Retrospective #3: The Short Life of the a.wallet

When a Great Wallet Meets the Wrong Era.

Published on May 20, 2025

Keplero Luxury Wallet: The Biggest 'Wallet' Scam on Kickstarter

How a $2 Million Crowdfunding Phenomenon Became One Big Wallet Disaster.

Published on May 19, 2025

Wallet Retrospective #2 The World's only Cylinder Wallet

A Wallet Like No Other: The Rise and Fall of a Cylindrical Cash Carrier.

Published on May 8, 2025

The Biker Wallet: Origins and Evolution

From Roadside Utility to Rebellious Style Icon we unpack the iconic Biker Wallet and Chain.

Published on April 28, 2025

The Mjölnir Crowdfunding Mess: A Fxxxking Disaster

The Rise and Fall of the Mjölnir Wallet Project by FEB29.