These Men's Card Holders Will Keep Your Life in Order

It's 2o22, so we’re hoping everyone is well beyond thinking men's card holders are a fussy or frivolous purchase. As any stylish man will know, silhouette is everything – and an overstuffed wallet never did anyone’s any good.

Hard as Silvia Venturini Fendi and Thom Browne might try, most men are still reluctant to carry a handbag, content instead to cram their pockets with various essentials. But even if you're strictly 'cashless' (like most overpriced coffee spots these days) or ruthless with receipts, bulky leather accessories will disrupt and weigh down even the most oversized of items. A streamlining, slimline card holder, however, will keep your clothes looking as intended – and encourage you to travel light, which is never a bad thing.

Naturally, there are plenty of styles to choose from these days. So, if you like the pleasing clink of coins in your pocket, or have a penchant for loyalty cards, you can opt for something zipped or a card holder wallet (a slimmer flap design). The more directional choice in 2022? The lanyard designs suspended from straps that are just beginning to bridge the gap between ‘accessory’ and ‘man bag’.

Of course, if you’re a staple wardrobe kinda guy a simple leather style is the way to go. Opt for sleek black, or shades of brown that’ll only get better with age; or spice things up with pop colours, prints or personalisation. Leather legends like Brunello Cucinelli and Gucci will be worth the investment, but high street heroes like Arket always come through with quality basics on a budget. Of course, you could meet them half way by looking to Acne, Aspinal or Ralph Lauren.

Keep scrolling to see Esquire’s edit of the 12 best men’s card holders to buy in 2022, starting from as little as £25.