Tareq Iqbal Piyal
Various archive and history are saying, a wallet is a small, flat case that can be used to carry such personal items as cash, credit cards, and identification documents (driver's license, identification card, club card, etc.). Wallets are generally made of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized but not always foldable.
Wallets are usually designed to hold and fit cash, identification, credit cards & business cards into a pocket. But this is not the end, now a day's wallets are part and parcel of every classy man, that's why you would never see a man in a suit without his wallet. Wallet brings class and organization and can easily be called a man's mobile bank as it can contain your cash and cards effortlessly. Different types of wallet are looking around in the market like bi-fold wallet, tri-fold wallet, front pocket wallet, long wallet etc. However, it doesn't just end by buying a wallet, it's important you buy a quality wallet that would suit you. Present day, the modern bi-fold or tri-fold wallet with multiple card slots became standardized in the early 1950s with the introduction of the first credit cards. Pocket-sized wallets remain extremely popular to this day. There are certain things every man with class should consider when buying a wallet. Not all wallets are created equal. Your slim day-to-day billfold won't hold larger papers and tickets when you travel. A polyester wallet may suitable for a sportsman but won't make the best impression at a business lunch. A giant wallet in the back pocket of your pants makes sitting down uncomfortable. Your basic bi-fold or tri-fold wallet in plain black leather is a reliable workhorse. It's perfectly acceptable in just about any social or business setting and holds the daily essentials year after year. Recently, we've seen the rise of simple and slim wallets. Some are made from leather, but can only hold at most a few cards and bills. Others are made from paper-thin, ultra-strong materials and are almost an empty form given shape by the wallet contents. The goal is the same-make the wallet smaller as a man by necessity carries less.
Stylistically, each of these wallet types comes in an almost infinite range of builds and colors. Your tastes might run anywhere from alligator skin to recycled materials, but just remember the darker and simpler the wallet, the more formal it is.
FABRIC: The fabric of a wallet is highly important as it determines the quality of the wallet. Wallets are commonly made of leather -thin leather and thick leather are the types of leather used, and durability is the first thing that you should consider when buying your wallet. Your wallet should be able to protect all your belongings in it. Buying a wallet that's water proof would also be helpful as to protect your things in case of rain.
TRI-FOLDS AND BI-FOLD WALLETS: These are the two common and popular types of wallet and they both have their advantages as well as disadvantages; you have to choose the one that best suits you. If you have many things to carry, tri-folds is your kind of wallet. They are usually bigger and have much space though they can really be bulky. Bi-folds, on the other hand, are smaller but more comfortable as they can easily be slotted into your pocket.
COMPARTMENTS: Wallet compartments are designed for various users; some wallets have few compartments while some have much more. If you are the type that have little things to carry about with you the one with few compartments would be okay; however, if you have many things to carry about especially your credit cards and identity cards then the wallet with many compartments should be your preferred choice.
COLOR: The two basic colors for wallets are black and brown, though there are some other colors like dark blue, grey etc. Choosing the color of your wallet should be an easy and personal decision though if you have more than one wallet mixing things up won't be a bad idea.
COMFORT AND STYLE: Your wallets should be quite comfortable to use and should fit in well into your pockets and there would be extra points if your wallets depict that you are a man of style. Comfort is very important when choosing a wallet.
Finally, by observing today's market, I recommend at least a plain leather billfold wallet beyond that let your personal tastes be your guide. A little character never hurt a man's wallet - as long as it's kept functional and stylish. Availability and costing- Wallets are shown in every shopping malls and markets in Dhaka city as well as the other cities in our country with different brand names and their costing is reachable for a person. A mass number of people in our country lives beyond the slandered limit, for those some cheaper wallets are available in every street markets in our country.
The writer is working with The Asian Age
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