Luxury cardholder recommendations

[sammyvine]

Hi all,

I am looking to treat myself to a high-quality card holder. I know there are plenty of options out there, but I am specifically looking for one that can hold at least four cards and will last a long time. The cardholder doesn't necessarily have to be "designer," but I do want something that looks nice and will hold up well, as I'll be taking it to work and using it regularly when I'm out and about.
I know Goyard cardholders are extremely popular at the moment and are said to be good quality, but I'm not really a fan of the design, and I feel they are too common.

My budget will be around £300
Thank you.

How about Smythson
https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/smythson-leather-mara-flat-card-holder-000000000007684716
or Longchamp

https://www.longchamp.com/gb/en/products/card-holder-L3218021M02.html

Prada? I’ve got a 20 year old saffiano leather wallet from them which still looks it’s new.

https://www.prada.com/gb/en/p/saffiano-leather-card-holder/1MF028QHHF0002.

I don't like the design at all

Thanks for the reply

The link does not take me to the card holder.

Trying again! https://www.prada.com/gb/en/p/saffiano-leather-card-holder/1MF028_QHH_F0002

I'd really like a bill fold type card holder- I wouldn't trust a flat one to keep the cards in place when thrown into my bag. Any recommendations?

OP - have a look at John Lewis and find a design type you like and post it, then people can suggest others of the same type.

Are you talking about something like this?

I do like this Prada card holder tbh but are they any other luxury brands that sell something similar to this one?

https://www.prada.com/gb/en/p/saffiano-leather-card-holder/1MF028_QHH_F0002

Thanks
I do like it. It doesn't say how many cards it holds though. Do you have this exact one?

I have this one and recommend it. https://www.montblanc.com/en-ie/card-holder-6cc-in-meisterstuck-leather-MB198324VG.html

@sammyvine I don’t, I have the continental wallet. I’m sure you could ask their customer service though.

Celine - https://www.celine.com/en-gb/celine-shop-women/small-leather-goods/coin-and-card-holders/card-holder-with-flap-triomphe-in-shiny-calfskin-10I583DPV.38NO.html

https://www.celine.com/en-gb/celine-shop-women/small-leather-goods/coin-and-card-holders/card-holder-with-flap-triomphe-in-shiny-calfskin-10I583DPV.38NO.html

Saint Laurent - https://www.ysl.com/en-gb/ca/shop-women/small-leather-goods/card-cases

These are brands I rate but can’t attest to the quality of the material, whereas I know the Prada saffiano is very hard wearing. I imagine the Celine canvas is very similar to the LV canvas and also very hard wearing.

Sorry, meant to link this one - not the same on twice!

https://www.celine.com/en-gb/celine-shop-women/small-leather-goods/coin-and-card-holders/card-holder-with-flap-triomphe-in-triomphe-canvas-10I582CPJ.04LU.html

I prefer a card holder that has some sort of flap and isn't open like the one you have. When I toss it in my bag, I am scared my cards will get damaged/dirty.

I really like the initial Prada cardholder you linked, but it says it only has 2 card slots. I know Prada is a luxury brand, but it is way too expensive for a cardholder that only holds 2 card. I would like a cardholder that holds at least 5 cards.

@sammyvine You can normally fit more than one card in a slot but if you want individual slots for each card you could go for something like this: https://www.prada.com/gb/en/p/saffiano-and-smooth-leather-card-holder/1MC211_2DYG_F0002

Much mode expensive though.

I’ve just spotted these Mulberry ones which might fit the bill, in budget?

https://www.mulberry.com/gb/shop/women/small-leather-goods/folded-multi-card-wallet-black-small-classic-grain

https://www.mulberry.com/gb/shop/women/small-leather-goods/purses/darley-folded-multi-card-wallet-black-small-classic-grain

I clicked on this thinking no one needs a luxury card holder but darn it, those Mulberry ones are beautiful.

Same lol

Plus cruel crocodile skin

Sounds like you are looking for something similar to what Louis Vuitton calls a pocket organiser

https://uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/products/pocket-organiser-monogram-eclipse-014391/M61696

Are LV wallets/card holders actually good quality?

@sammyvine The canvas is very durable. I have two, the Pocket Agenda Cover which I use as a slimline wallet (https://uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/products/pocket-agenda-cover-monogram-000037/R20503) and the Key Pouch (https://uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/products/key-pouch-monogram-000941/M62650) which I use as a card/coin purse. I’ve used them heavily for years and they still both look good. I just polished up the metal on the key pouch today actually and it’s come up really nicely.

I also have a leather LV wallet but the leather doesn’t hold up as well as the Prada saffiano leather.

The Prada card holder you have linked is very nice but I don't know if I would spend £500 on a cardholder. It just seems excessive tbh.

The Mulberry cardholders are nice I must admit.

I have heard that LV products in general don't hold up that well and you are pretty much paying for the name.
How is Mulberry when it comes to quality? If I am spending like £300+ on a cardholder, I expect it to last a very long time.

@sammyvine You’ll be paying for the name with all the card holders mentioned. That’s just the nature of designer goods. I’ve heard Mulberry quality has gone down in recent years but don’t own any Mulberry myself. Hopefully someone who has one will come along and comment! 😊

Has anyone mentioned Aspinal? OP I have one from there and it's nice. They have good sales.

I have to say I hardly use it because I simply don't need to carry cards any more, everything's on Apple Pay or on an app!

I love my Aspinal card holder and it still looks classic and brand new but it's not the style OP is looking for. I have a Prada handbag I've had at least 25 years and it's still holding up - you can't tell it's Prada unless you look really carefully at the engraving on the buckle which is why I love it.