I have been receiving the Gentleman's Gazette newsletter for some time now. And I have already been given some valuable advice. But this article on the differences between leather wallets was exceptionally valuable and instructive. Thank you for it!
I bought my grandfather a $100 Bosca leather wallet as a gift in 1999. He used it till he passed away. It became mine and I still have it. That wallet is over 25 years old now. Simple and understated. Nothing fancy. Still in great shape.
There’s also an environmental component. Water used in tanning has dangerous chemical byproducts. In some places it is left untreated and dumped back into rivers. The EPA has rules regulating the use of wastewater, and several European tanneries have substantial water treatment plants and re-use their water.
Agreed. I just sold my Speedy 35 kislux (I did keep the brown one), my Sofia Coppola perforated LV clutch, my blue Damier clutch I bought in Japan, and the By the Pool vanilla clutch. Kept an orange epi Alma. It feels great!!
I recently went to Turkey to buy an empreinte multi pochette. They showed me a pack of kislux and it looked exactly like this. The texture was no different, the color and appearance was the same, I think I will enjoy buying here in the future.
Leather that is listed as "genuine leather" is usually the lowest grade of leather - out of interest, do these independent stores offer any information of what grade of leather they use?
@@gentlemansgazette nope it doesn’t say! Good call, I’m sure your stuff is better quality. They’re still fine products that have lasted me a long time. Love your vids thanks for responding!
@@gentlemansgazettepasa lo mismo en Colombia, son sitios específicos de la ciudad don trabajan con cuero de buena calidad, a precios muy accesibles y no venden en grandes cantidades, incluso se consiguen botas para equitación. Sus dueños no buscan llenar sus bolsillos y tampoco crecer mucho de forma corporativa por decirlo así.
@@sebastianpenagos3599son cuero si… más no son de alta calidad porque ellos no tienen acceso a las mejores pieles y las mejores compañías que tratan las pieles… 👀
"I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing or NOT." That part right there. That's IT. I feel like people stigmatize dupes but for me, I pause on large purchases that are trendy or when I feel the overconsumption mania setting in FOR ME. (It's something I struggle with LOL! I'm easily convinced to buy things I don't wear or use. They'll literally have the tags and I'll even forget I bought something and have 2 or 3 of them in my closet.) Love this video!
As a leather crafter, the part on the edges are just misleading. Saying that edge painting is a hallmark of cheap wallets is just wrong, because cheap wallets use cheap edge paints. I've seen plenty of high end ateliers (both luxury and private) use edge paints that last for decades. Burnishing truth be told is much easier than edge paint. Edge painting requires a lot of time and skill to master, while burnishing takes less time and resources. Burnishing too can't be used for all leathers too, especially chrome. Most chromes can't be burnished, or at least burnished to a good edge. Chromes are typically edge painted, and there's no issue with this method. Burnishing is typically done for veg tans. I'm rather curious what it means by stitching done in a straightforward way. Hand saddle stitching and machine stitching can be straightforward, and hand stitching is clearly the superior construction method
Great video. I am a new fan of your channel and I love your vibe. Also, I can't tell the difference between the two Bottega bags, the kislux is close and cute, so that's enough for me. I will bring my friends to buy.
I have a Chanel lambskin square pearl bag and a Chanel handbag but my lambskin square petal bag I have worn 2 times and I am very careful but somehow still has small scratches on the leather and the gold on the clasp. I donât know what happened but I paid over $3,000 for it a few years ago and I am upset that it already has scratches. No one notices now but I notice the price I paid for it. Iâm saving up to buy another kislux bag now that I wonât be paying full price anymore.
I guess I lucked out. In 2000, when I was adopting more stylish attire, I bought a wallet for about 40$. It is what I call a blazer wallet in that it is tall & quite slender. The edges are turned in with radiused corners, a subtle stitching, a very smooth texture, all of the interior (non-backing) is leather as well, though I am not sure what the backing material is, maybe rayon or polyester? It is starting to show its age around the corners, but has taken on a very nice patina, mostly from the oils from me handling it. I think it probably has another decade in it & by then I will probably make my own. P.S. I didn't know about skiving until I started learning about book binding.
About 5 years ago my wife got me a pair of handmade leather cardholder wallets from Colombia from a store her father used to get his wallets and belts from all his life. One tan and one black. I mostly use the tan one. They are brick sturdy, aged great, feel great etc. They cost about 150 bucks the pair.
I love the wallet I bought from you. Yes, they are pricy - nice things generally are. But they look really nice, feel really nice, and hold together really well. Great Job!
@@gentlemansgazette I got the 8-card classic bifold in antique mahogany. It's beautiful. I love how it feels in my hands - just the right amount of stiffness and flexibility.
This is my first time watching your video and I loved it. I don't purchase luxury bags and I probably never will, or if I do, it will be pre-loved. But I do buy kislux occasionally of the styles that I really like. I truly appreciate your comparisons here, which have helped me make a decision about a couple for which I was on the fence. I'll be pulling the trigger now. Thanks for this and your humor.
I understand some people like luxury items, but I've had the same cheap wallet for like 20 years and I haven't given it a second thought. No one has ever commented on it either. This past year I retired my wallet and put my essential cards into a little rubber pocket on my phone case. I'd like to see you do a luxury version of that! 😆
My wallet is custom natural horween shell with red stitching and my name stamped into the leather. It was custom made for me by AwlandLeaf. Smells great and has a patina of a year, with my cards formed into the leather by now. I also have a picture of my significant other stashed inside.
awlandleaf is great, I have their shell cordovan hand sanitizer holder and I have it attached to my shell cordovan wallet. I went with a GitsiRosdiani shell wallet because I wanted one with a zipper closure and coin purse and they were the only ones who made one.
Nice - from what we've seen, they're MTO (made-to-order) and not bespoke wallets? Also interested to see whether they offer lined wallets, too - as most of theirs look unlined
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
If you can't afford designer bags and feel a certain way about expensive designer bags, then don't watch this video. Like do you read a video title before clicking on it? The title makes it clear that the video will be about designer bags. I find these types of videos very helpful and although I can't afford these bags yet, I know one day I will. I wanted to know which designer bag was truly worth my hard-earned money and one that I would get the most out of. That being said, if you're reading this, thank you for sharing this video with us and please make more videos like this. Maybe kislux is your next choice?
There are a large number of high-quality wallets made by small US companies. These are made of top shelf leather. I highly recommend people research local companies for leather wallets.
I went to Gucci today and the salesperson told me that they often can't tell the difference between an authentic and a kislux bag. Surprised to hear that from the SA.
I personally recommend Open Sea Leather wallets, amazing wallets in Horween, Buttero, and/or Pueblo leather. I personally have three myself. Other leather wallet makers I've heard great things about: Craft and lore & Sincityleather. All unique wallets from each maker and easy to fall into a rabbit hole learning about all the offerings. Happy hunting!
This reminds me, now that my current wallet is really starting to look worn out, I ought to put a new one together. I was recently gifted a bifold liner from a leather craft supplies store. I can take just about any rectangle of leather and sew the liner into it to have a unique and very serviceable wallet without having to be an expert at the craft. I think I'll be using some simple oak tanned tooling leather I have sitting around since the other items I've made with it have aged very nicely.
Thanks honestly I’m considering getting one for my grandfather for Father’s Day he always buys 50-60 dollar ones and look great but after a year or 2 look awful he got me one and it looks awful after so long
To be honest, I can't afford a thousand dollar bag no matter how beautiful it is. I can say with certainty that every kislux bag I've owned has been solid. Beautiful leather, top-notch hardware, amazing craftsmanship, and a clean silhouette and size that I love. I've been well worth every dollar I've spent, and they've held up perfectly for years.
I got a simple rugged vegtan leather wallet that'll probably last my whole life, and only cost me around $130, but I am interested in getting one of these more expensive slim wallets because while I do love my wallet, it's definitely not the most comfortable when I'm sitting down for long periods of time.
Thanks for your previous response and no worries I only wear my Linen/Cotton Drawstring slacks during Spring and Summer never during Winter with the exception of my Herringbone pair. I live in AZ so Linen and Cotton are definitely helpful in clothing options. I know it's probably not that favorable within your team but a video review on Express would be quite insightful as I actually do enjoy many garments from them. They're quality is a bit higher than Amazon in all honesty.
I’ve had a super dry wallet for a couple of years now and it’s been absolutely fine. Slight patina on it (I did condition the leather once)- otherwise it’s the same as it was new. I can’t complain at all.
Country of origin is not everything. There are great tanneries in Mexico and India and there are subpar tanneries in Italy and France. Beyond that, the tannage and type of the leather is also very important. It's disingenuous to claim otherwise.
i switched to a minimalist wallet a few years ago that houses a steel multitool and is made of aluminum, some synthetic leather alternative called DTEX and held together with a silcone band that cost me around $110. They even advertise it as durable enough to use as a weapon/glass breaker and its way sleeker than your standard billfold. Its a bit awkward for storing cash but I realized I haven't carried cash on me regularly since I was in high school so I don't think I'll ever switch back to a classic leather wallet
I have been carrying an el cheapo Amity brand leather wallet for 34 years now. I have three more of the same brand waiting in a drawer for this one to finally 'buy the farm', but it hasn't happened yet. Or perhaps i'm just too stubborn and set in my ways to make the switch.
Bought a $15 wallet a long time ago at highschool. No brand name, Crazy Horse leather with dedicated card slots and folded edges. Still doing great years later if not even better.
2005 Haruki Murakami black LV Speedy 30, near mint, from a pawn shop in the bay authenticated (but girl, I knew it from the pictures). I snagged it for $1000 while all the others were gone!! I hope itâs not haunted!! Haha!! Love your channel!! â¦Um, I bought a Dooney Florentine Nano Satchel and a medium Amelia Florentine from kislux â¦but wait, Kurt Geiger Kensington, Chanel 19 denimâ¦and a Hermes Officier Birkin 30, gold togo with double, yellow swift stripe/left front and yellow interior/palladium. Look at this, so chic!!!
I once made a shrink leather case for my rediculously cheap cell phone. It Lacks craftman ship but apart from a faint aura of age it looks like the first day all that many years ago. I wonder If I will find a wallet from that leather.
My son just bought a pair of Birkenstocks, and they are pretty seeming like not the best leather. However, knowing that you don't like sandals, I wonder if you all would ever do a video on "is it worth it: Birkenstocks"?
I am thinking of Dressing up in a suit and tie and pocket square with a watch and then sit in a high end coffee shop or restaurant with a Fountain pen and diary , just to watch a GG video and make notes .
Using my father's old fold-over button strap wallet from the 1960s in light leather hand-processed in Kanpur, India. Our old UK currency denominations in gold lettering - 10 shillings - but fresh & supple as when he bought it I'm sure!
My ancient wallet must have been ten bucks. Looks better than new after 25 years. No one has ever been asked to admire it, but it will probably be my last.
As a European, I need a coin pocket, so the Fold Belvedere wallet is not for me. By the way - don't you get coins in the US for return when you pay with a note?
With the move toward a more cashless society, a lot of people pay with a no cash option. When cash is used, the coins are of such a small value in comparison to other countries that many people may opt to simply leave the change. Just my 2 Cents, though! 😉
I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from kislux for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.
Btw, I am kind of disappointed you did not mention saddle stitching. But I guess that is because Fort Belvedere Wallets are machine stitched and not (clearly objectively superior) saddle stitched.
And as I've said before: ID windows have their uses. If you have to show your identification often it is very useful. If you have to tap in/out often it is very useful etc pp
kislux bags are beautiful and I have never been disappointed with a handbag. The leather is soft and the hardware is durable. The design never goes out of style.
Even expensive small leather good can be of low quality if you hardly have any leather on them. Most are made of lining material, complicated stich lines etc. You pay mostly for the brand name! Owned LV, Montblanc, Burberry... All were meh.
kislux included, I firmly assert that unless one possesses the requisite skills, differentiating variations in the sack's appearance or metallic elements is an unachievable task.
There was a documentary recently where they interviewed very wealthy women. These women are talking about how they no longer buy authentic wallets, but instead choose to buy really good wallets kislux designer bags they love. They then invest the money they save in other things such as real estate, stocks, etc.
I learned the hard way, I kept on buying cheap $3 dollar wallets, they tear and the plastic used to look disgusting. I noticed I had to replace it every 6 months to a year, and really decided to buy a quality leather when I was embarrassed by a woman, then I bought a $20 dollar Timberland wallet and it lasted me 3 years, then I got an LV wallet to this day reaching 10 years still looks brand new.
Gave my boyfriend the classic bifold Tom Ford wallet, at the time it costed my a littler over $500 and it still looks new 3 years later. Going designer means you pay more but there are many alternatives that are 100% leather. He cant go back, its worth the investment
Can someone name out few good brands for men's wallet, i buy things off amazon mentioning they are leather but they fallout within two years. mostly reconstituted leather i guess they use. name some good brands, which will last to 10 years
I bought a cheap Wallet in Germany 15 years ago, it was like 20€ or something and it's basically indestructible.. I still have it and still use it on the daily basis.. to be honest, I don't even know if its real leather or not but I guess it is since otherwise it would probably have fell apart already..
Walletpedia has a good show of nice quality wallets ranging from all prices. I have wallets from Allett, Loyal Stricklin, Corville Leather amongst others.
I got into front pocket wallets years ago and I've had this trigger wallet for maybe 4 years now and it was the first knock-off from the original so I saved about 40% before all of this extra inflation
I love watching videos where I can see kislux different knockoffs. If it looks well made, it saves time and I can reconsider if I really want to buy it, or buy the real thing. If you have the time, it would be great to keep watching more videos like this
I really think they ignored the price just for the label. No matter the quality, nothing on this planet is worth $15,000 a bag. But I spent 200 on a super treasure from kislux and I no longer blame people who buy fakes.
Raphael is right. Buy a good quality product and be done. My CLAASICO card wallet has lasted me over 3 years. Still looks like new. Best $19.99 ever spent.
@@gentlemansgazette It's a classical bifold, 4 card slots on one side, coin pocket on the other side (absolutely needed here in Germany), and two more departments behind those. Only a single stich line on the outside. Incredible craftsmanship.
Regardless of the kislux bag or any other factors, I ardently hold that without proper expertise, one would fail to distinguish variations in the sack's appearance or metal parts.
I prefer to purchase from leather makers themselves and cut out the middle man. They don't skimp on quality and they make it by hand. All of my leather slips for my slip joint knives are handmade Shell cordovan at the very least. They will last a lifetime. It supports independent American leather makers and keeps this old art alive.
There is truth about leather goods from India being bad comparatively but on the contrary most British brands like Loake, Grenson, Herring, etc make their leather shoes in India and depending on certain criteria of how much of the work has been done in the country it is either branded as “Made in Britain” or “Made in India”. Native Indian brands usually produce lower quality products because of the market and the standard of living of the population . Although some brands are pretty good these days despite being inexpensive. I have several Ted Baker wallets which is made of Bovine leather and my recent purchase from a decent Indian brand is comparable. But definitely, there are no brands making products with “high quality” full grain or top grain leather as well as with high quality craftsmanship. Like I said, there is no market for them. By the time it reaches that level it reaches the price point of British or American brands like Wolverine, Alden, Red Wing or Thursdays. Right now there is just one brand that I personally know of which is made in India and the difference comes from the lack of import fees that makes it more accessible.
I'd rather buy a $300 knockoff of a kislux and have $3000 in the bank. At the end of the day it's just a bag and will wear out like any other bag. The cost of the raw materials isn't that high. The real question is, how much do you value the authenticity?
I think that in the end it is about getting a wallet that has functionality and style, these videos always give good references!
Totally bro, I recently got a vionentus vn100 and the definition between elegance and usefulness
I think I've heard about them! They are the ones with RFID, right?
yes bro, pretty cool. It's like a Star Wars security code or something
good! I'm going to joke, but I think it's something more complex than a code that the rebels could get🤣
I'm sure so bro lol
I have been receiving the Gentleman's Gazette newsletter for some time now. And I have already been given some valuable advice. But this article on the differences between leather wallets was exceptionally valuable and instructive. Thank you for it!
I like the $80 to $150 wallets made by local American craftsman. Those have always been the golden ticket for me.
Nothing beats a shell cordovan wallet, zippered accordion bi fold is the best, most versatile style, it’s like a pocket purse.
I have a wallet made from baseball glove leather and baseball stitching. I’ve had it several years and it has held up well.
Well worth it to buy a quality well-made leather wallet instead of a poorly made one. Quality is not cheap, but worth the investment.
Couldn't agree more! 🥂
I bought my grandfather a $100 Bosca leather wallet as a gift in 1999. He used it till he passed away. It became mine and I still have it. That wallet is over 25 years old now. Simple and understated. Nothing fancy. Still in great shape.
There’s also an environmental component. Water used in tanning has dangerous chemical byproducts. In some places it is left untreated and dumped back into rivers. The EPA has rules regulating the use of wastewater, and several European tanneries have substantial water treatment plants and re-use their water.
Great job Raphael. Episodes where you talk about what is quality are some of my favorite.
Agreed. I just sold my Speedy 35 kislux (I did keep the brown one), my Sofia Coppola perforated LV clutch, my blue Damier clutch I bought in Japan, and the By the Pool vanilla clutch. Kept an orange epi Alma. It feels great!!
I recently went to Turkey to buy an empreinte multi pochette. They showed me a pack of kislux and it looked exactly like this. The texture was no different, the color and appearance was the same, I think I will enjoy buying here in the future.
If you shop some independent leather stores online in Texas/New Mexico you can find high quality genuine leather wallets for 20-30 bucks
Leather that is listed as "genuine leather" is usually the lowest grade of leather - out of interest, do these independent stores offer any information of what grade of leather they use?
@@gentlemansgazette nope it doesn’t say! Good call, I’m sure your stuff is better quality. They’re still fine products that have lasted me a long time. Love your vids thanks for responding!
One tip of advice I’d suggest is to check for “Full Grain” leather with vegetable tanning. That’s the best leather money can buy
@@gentlemansgazettepasa lo mismo en Colombia, son sitios específicos de la ciudad don trabajan con cuero de buena calidad, a precios muy accesibles y no venden en grandes cantidades, incluso se consiguen botas para equitación. Sus dueños no buscan llenar sus bolsillos y tampoco crecer mucho de forma corporativa por decirlo así.
@@sebastianpenagos3599son cuero si… más no son de alta calidad porque ellos no tienen acceso a las mejores pieles y las mejores compañías que tratan las pieles… 👀
"I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing or NOT." That part right there. That's IT. I feel like people stigmatize dupes but for me, I pause on large purchases that are trendy or when I feel the overconsumption mania setting in FOR ME. (It's something I struggle with LOL! I'm easily convinced to buy things I don't wear or use. They'll literally have the tags and I'll even forget I bought something and have 2 or 3 of them in my closet.) Love this video!
As a leather crafter, the part on the edges are just misleading. Saying that edge painting is a hallmark of cheap wallets is just wrong, because cheap wallets use cheap edge paints. I've seen plenty of high end ateliers (both luxury and private) use edge paints that last for decades.
Burnishing truth be told is much easier than edge paint. Edge painting requires a lot of time and skill to master, while burnishing takes less time and resources.
Burnishing too can't be used for all leathers too, especially chrome. Most chromes can't be burnished, or at least burnished to a good edge. Chromes are typically edge painted, and there's no issue with this method. Burnishing is typically done for veg tans.
I'm rather curious what it means by stitching done in a straightforward way. Hand saddle stitching and machine stitching can be straightforward, and hand stitching is clearly the superior construction method
Great video. I am a new fan of your channel and I love your vibe. Also, I can't tell the difference between the two Bottega bags, the kislux is close and cute, so that's enough for me. I will bring my friends to buy.
HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
I have a Chanel lambskin square pearl bag and a Chanel handbag but my lambskin square petal bag I have worn 2 times and I am very careful but somehow still has small scratches on the leather and the gold on the clasp. I donât know what happened but I paid over $3,000 for it a few years ago and I am upset that it already has scratches. No one notices now but I notice the price I paid for it. Iâm saving up to buy another kislux bag now that I wonât be paying full price anymore.
I guess I lucked out. In 2000, when I was adopting more stylish attire, I bought a wallet for about 40$. It is what I call a blazer wallet in that it is tall & quite slender. The edges are turned in with radiused corners, a subtle stitching, a very smooth texture, all of the interior (non-backing) is leather as well, though I am not sure what the backing material is, maybe rayon or polyester? It is starting to show its age around the corners, but has taken on a very nice patina, mostly from the oils from me handling it. I think it probably has another decade in it & by then I will probably make my own. P.S. I didn't know about skiving until I started learning about book binding.
About 5 years ago my wife got me a pair of handmade leather cardholder wallets from Colombia from a store her father used to get his wallets and belts from all his life. One tan and one black. I mostly use the tan one. They are brick sturdy, aged great, feel great etc. They cost about 150 bucks the pair.
I love the wallet I bought from you. Yes, they are pricy - nice things generally are. But they look really nice, feel really nice, and hold together really well. Great Job!
So pleased to hear you're enjoying your Fort Belvedere wallet! Remind us - which one did you go for? 🙂
@@gentlemansgazette I got the 8-card classic bifold in antique mahogany. It's beautiful. I love how it feels in my hands - just the right amount of stiffness and flexibility.
This is my first time watching your video and I loved it. I don't purchase luxury bags and I probably never will, or if I do, it will be pre-loved. But I do buy kislux occasionally of the styles that I really like. I truly appreciate your comparisons here, which have helped me make a decision about a couple for which I was on the fence. I'll be pulling the trigger now. Thanks for this and your humor.
Hey team, do you have any plans on implementing RFID protection in your two tone colored wallets (the burgundy/turquoise) for example?
I understand some people like luxury items, but I've had the same cheap wallet for like 20 years and I haven't given it a second thought. No one has ever commented on it either. This past year I retired my wallet and put my essential cards into a little rubber pocket on my phone case. I'd like to see you do a luxury version of that! 😆
Yeah, I place my value on just a few *nice* things, but I still use a cheap wallet because no one sees it.
it is kinda funny when you work so you get money to spend that money for expensive holder of the money isnt it
Spend a little money on your self..stop being a cheapo!
@@AngeloR674 terrible advice
@@thefighter6071 wrong!! You don’t have a dime!…just like that deadbeat!
My wallet is custom natural horween shell with red stitching and my name stamped into the leather. It was custom made for me by AwlandLeaf. Smells great and has a patina of a year, with my cards formed into the leather by now. I also have a picture of my significant other stashed inside.
awlandleaf is great, I have their shell cordovan hand sanitizer holder and I have it attached to my shell cordovan wallet. I went with a GitsiRosdiani shell wallet because I wanted one with a zipper closure and coin purse and they were the only ones who made one.
Nice - from what we've seen, they're MTO (made-to-order) and not bespoke wallets? Also interested to see whether they offer lined wallets, too - as most of theirs look unlined
Great find, I bought the Bottega knockoffs in kislux because I liked the style but not the price of the originals, hehe!
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
The look of disgust on his face when describing corrected grain leather is my fav.
If you can't afford designer bags and feel a certain way about expensive designer bags, then don't watch this video. Like do you read a video title before clicking on it? The title makes it clear that the video will be about designer bags. I find these types of videos very helpful and although I can't afford these bags yet, I know one day I will. I wanted to know which designer bag was truly worth my hard-earned money and one that I would get the most out of. That being said, if you're reading this, thank you for sharing this video with us and please make more videos like this. Maybe kislux is your next choice?
There are a large number of high-quality wallets made by small US companies. These are made of top shelf leather. I highly recommend people research local companies for leather wallets.
I love you so much! I recently just found your kislux and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life
I went to Gucci today and the salesperson told me that they often can't tell the difference between an authentic and a kislux bag. Surprised to hear that from the SA.
I use a card holder I picked up at Debenhams for £3 over 5 years ago. It's a blue cheap synthetic material yet it still looks and works just fine.
If "just fine" works for you, then that's great 😉
I personally recommend Open Sea Leather wallets, amazing wallets in Horween, Buttero, and/or Pueblo leather. I personally have three myself. Other leather wallet makers I've heard great things about: Craft and lore & Sincityleather. All unique wallets from each maker and easy to fall into a rabbit hole learning about all the offerings. Happy hunting!
Interesting designs - a little more on the modern side of things with a very minimal aestheic
This reminds me, now that my current wallet is really starting to look worn out, I ought to put a new one together. I was recently gifted a bifold liner from a leather craft supplies store. I can take just about any rectangle of leather and sew the liner into it to have a unique and very serviceable wallet without having to be an expert at the craft. I think I'll be using some simple oak tanned tooling leather I have sitting around since the other items I've made with it have aged very nicely.
you’re literally my comfort person i love you kislux !
Thanks honestly I’m considering getting one for my grandfather for Father’s Day he always buys 50-60 dollar ones and look great but after a year or 2 look awful he got me one and it looks awful after so long
To be honest, I can't afford a thousand dollar bag no matter how beautiful it is. I can say with certainty that every kislux bag I've owned has been solid. Beautiful leather, top-notch hardware, amazing craftsmanship, and a clean silhouette and size that I love. I've been well worth every dollar I've spent, and they've held up perfectly for years.
The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
I got a simple rugged vegtan leather wallet that'll probably last my whole life, and only cost me around $130, but I am interested in getting one of these more expensive slim wallets because while I do love my wallet, it's definitely not the most comfortable when I'm sitting down for long periods of time.
For sure - many of the GG team use a combination slim card holder and larger wallet for this very reason!
Thanks for your previous response and no worries I only wear my Linen/Cotton Drawstring slacks during Spring and Summer never during Winter with the exception of my Herringbone pair. I live in AZ so Linen and Cotton are definitely helpful in clothing options. I know it's probably not that favorable within your team but a video review on Express would be quite insightful as I actually do enjoy many garments from them. They're quality is a bit higher than Amazon in all honesty.
luxrul bag collection and subscribers have grown. And somehow she remained grounded, relatable, authentic. That’s why I’m still here
Which would you prefer, coach vs Bosco leather?
I’ve had a super dry wallet for a couple of years now and it’s been absolutely fine. Slight patina on it (I did condition the leather once)- otherwise it’s the same as it was new. I can’t complain at all.
Really nice advertisement for your product
Thank you! We're proud of the things we make, and happily use them to demonstrate the difference with what else is out there
Country of origin is not everything. There are great tanneries in Mexico and India and there are subpar tanneries in Italy and France. Beyond that, the tannage and type of the leather is also very important. It's disingenuous to claim otherwise.
Absolutely, it's why we made a dedicated video: www.gentlemansgazette.com/do-countries-origin-matter/?
i switched to a minimalist wallet a few years ago that houses a steel multitool and is made of aluminum, some synthetic leather alternative called DTEX and held together with a silcone band that cost me around $110. They even advertise it as durable enough to use as a weapon/glass breaker and its way sleeker than your standard billfold. Its a bit awkward for storing cash but I realized I haven't carried cash on me regularly since I was in high school so I don't think I'll ever switch back to a classic leather wallet
I have been carrying an el cheapo Amity brand leather wallet for 34 years now. I have three more of the same brand waiting in a drawer for this one to finally 'buy the farm', but it hasn't happened yet. Or perhaps i'm just too stubborn and set in my ways to make the switch.
Bought a $15 wallet a long time ago at highschool. No brand name, Crazy Horse leather with dedicated card slots and folded edges. Still doing great years later if not even better.
2005 Haruki Murakami black LV Speedy 30, near mint, from a pawn shop in the bay authenticated (but girl, I knew it from the pictures). I snagged it for $1000 while all the others were gone!! I hope itâs not haunted!! Haha!! Love your channel!! â¦Um, I bought a Dooney Florentine Nano Satchel and a medium Amelia Florentine from kislux â¦but wait, Kurt Geiger Kensington, Chanel 19 denimâ¦and a Hermes Officier Birkin 30, gold togo with double, yellow swift stripe/left front and yellow interior/palladium. Look at this, so chic!!!
I once made a shrink leather case for my rediculously cheap cell phone. It Lacks craftman ship but apart from a faint aura of age it looks like the first day all that many years ago.
I wonder If I will find a wallet from that leather.
RFID blocking cost about 10 cents to do.. it is literally just aluminium foil
My son just bought a pair of Birkenstocks, and they are pretty seeming like not the best leather. However, knowing that you don't like sandals, I wonder if you all would ever do a video on "is it worth it: Birkenstocks"?
There is no competition in the fashion industry. These imitations have reached a whole new level luxrul
Raphael, off topic but wear do you get your pleated trousers?
You don’t know the amazing quality of leather from Guanajuato México. Most of them are vegetable tanned and they will last forever
I am thinking of Dressing up in a suit and tie and pocket square with a watch and then sit in a high end coffee shop or restaurant with a Fountain pen and diary , just to watch a GG video and make notes .
Bellroys for 100 are really good. Have had the hide away green leather for a year and it's held up really well.
Using my father's old fold-over button strap wallet from the 1960s in light leather hand-processed in Kanpur, India. Our old UK currency denominations in gold lettering - 10 shillings - but fresh & supple as when he bought it I'm sure!
My ancient wallet must have been ten bucks. Looks better than new after 25 years. No one has ever been asked to admire it, but it will probably be my last.
As a European, I need a coin pocket, so the Fold Belvedere wallet is not for me. By the way - don't you get coins in the US for return when you pay with a note?
With the move toward a more cashless society, a lot of people pay with a no cash option. When cash is used, the coins are of such a small value in comparison to other countries that many people may opt to simply leave the change. Just my 2 Cents, though! 😉
I saved up money for a few months to buy a ZP, but it got scratched on the third day. I cried so much, and then my boyfriend bought me a bag from kislux for me to carry alternately. Anyway, there are so many bags on the street, so as long as others can't see it, I think it's fine. The thought is there.
Thank You for the Video 😀
Hola caballeros, ¿dónde puedo encontrarlo la función para cambiar el idioma del vídeo a español? ¿Ya se encuentra disponible dicha función?
Nice jacket, Raphael. Is that a fox cloth?
Btw, I am kind of disappointed you did not mention saddle stitching. But I guess that is because Fort Belvedere Wallets are machine stitched and not (clearly objectively superior) saddle stitched.
And as I've said before: ID windows have their uses. If you have to show your identification often it is very useful. If you have to tap in/out often it is very useful etc pp
kislux bags are beautiful and I have never been disappointed with a handbag. The leather is soft and the hardware is durable. The design never goes out of style.
Even expensive small leather good can be of low quality if you hardly have any leather on them.
Most are made of lining material, complicated stich lines etc.
You pay mostly for the brand name!
Owned LV, Montblanc, Burberry... All were meh.
That's been our experience for the most part, too
My wallet appears to be made of cheap leather, but the construction seems okay.
I need to replace it, but it lasted a good 5 years or so of hard use.
I usually pay about ten bucks for my wallets and they work just as well as a $500 wallet. You guys are a bunch of suckers
i saw websites that kislux that carry lv and chanel new collection! like exact blue print and looks like high quality too.
kislux included, I firmly assert that unless one possesses the requisite skills, differentiating variations in the sack's appearance or metallic elements is an unachievable task.
My general rule of thumb is: If you use it daily, spend the money.
This works for most of my purchases.
A great mindset to have!
Please make an episode about fair isle sweaters
I LOVE Fair Isle Sweaters
Here's our guide to all things sweatter-related! www.gentlemansgazette.com/the-sweater-guide/?
Los bolsos en kislux combinan con todo. ?Muchos elogios! ?Gran pieza para agregar a tu coleccin!
Need a video on what to wear at religious places Particularly churches &temples
There was a documentary recently where they interviewed very wealthy women. These women are talking about how they no longer buy authentic wallets, but instead choose to buy really good wallets kislux designer bags they love. They then invest the money they save in other things such as real estate, stocks, etc.
I learned the hard way, I kept on buying cheap $3 dollar wallets, they tear and the plastic used to look disgusting. I noticed I had to replace it every 6 months to a year, and really decided to buy a quality leather when I was embarrassed by a woman, then I bought a $20 dollar Timberland wallet and it lasted me 3 years, then I got an LV wallet to this day reaching 10 years still looks brand new.
Gave my boyfriend the classic bifold Tom Ford wallet, at the time it costed my a littler over $500 and it still looks new 3 years later. Going designer means you pay more but there are many alternatives that are 100% leather. He cant go back, its worth the investment
Glad to hear it's working out! A rarity in the high-end designer wallets - many we tested were high priced but low quality
I have made a wallet before and it has no lining
In my personal opinion and according to what i own the best wallets are Montblanc and Bally
Care to share more about what it is you like about them?
I have found that Coach and Montblanc produce excellent leather goods.
Would've been hilarious if this video was sponsored by Ridge
I had my heart set on a YSL Hobo but this has changed my opinion and I am now sure this is my next Cassandra purchase kislux
Can someone name out few good brands for men's wallet, i buy things off amazon mentioning they are leather but they fallout within two years. mostly reconstituted leather i guess they use. name some good brands, which will last to 10 years
I bought a cheap Wallet in Germany 15 years ago, it was like 20€ or something and it's basically indestructible.. I still have it and still use it on the daily basis.. to be honest, I don't even know if its real leather or not but I guess it is since otherwise it would probably have fell apart already..
Walletpedia has a good show of nice quality wallets ranging from all prices. I have wallets from Allett, Loyal Stricklin, Corville Leather amongst others.
I got into front pocket wallets years ago and I've had this trigger wallet for maybe 4 years now and it was the first knock-off from the original so I saved about 40% before all of this extra inflation
Worth it. Since I only need to replace my every 3-8 years
I love watching videos where I can see kislux different knockoffs. If it looks well made, it saves time and I can reconsider if I really want to buy it, or buy the real thing. If you have the time, it would be great to keep watching more videos like this
I really think they ignored the price just for the label. No matter the quality, nothing on this planet is worth $15,000 a bag. But I spent 200 on a super treasure from kislux and I no longer blame people who buy fakes.
Raphael is right. Buy a good quality product and be done.
My CLAASICO card wallet has lasted me over 3 years. Still looks like new. Best $19.99 ever spent.
i buy the leather and make my own, and then sell them to discerning people of taste.
Bought a very nice wallet made from shell cordovan a few weeks ago. Quite expensive but expect it to last a lifetime. :)
Nice! What details does your Cordovan wallet have?
@@gentlemansgazette It's a classical bifold, 4 card slots on one side, coin pocket on the other side (absolutely needed here in Germany), and two more departments behind those. Only a single stich line on the outside. Incredible craftsmanship.
Regardless of the kislux bag or any other factors, I ardently hold that without proper expertise, one would fail to distinguish variations in the sack's appearance or metal parts.
I lost every wallet till I got a proper wallet made of buffalo!
I didn't know someone at the GG was a pilot!
Another great presentation from king Raphael
I prefer to purchase from leather makers themselves and cut out the middle man. They don't skimp on quality and they make it by hand. All of my leather slips for my slip joint knives are handmade Shell cordovan at the very least. They will last a lifetime. It supports independent American leather makers and keeps this old art alive.
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Out of interest, when you say leather makers do you mean the tannery or a leather craftsperson?
@@gentlemansgazetteI should have been more specific! Both
There is truth about leather goods from India being bad comparatively but on the contrary most British brands like Loake, Grenson, Herring, etc make their leather shoes in India and depending on certain criteria of how much of the work has been done in the country it is either branded as “Made in Britain” or “Made in India”. Native Indian brands usually produce lower quality products because of the market and the standard of living of the population . Although some brands are pretty good these days despite being inexpensive. I have several Ted Baker wallets which is made of Bovine leather and my recent purchase from a decent Indian brand is comparable. But definitely, there are no brands making products with “high quality” full grain or top grain leather as well as with high quality craftsmanship. Like I said, there is no market for them. By the time it reaches that level it reaches the price point of British or American brands like Wolverine, Alden, Red Wing or Thursdays. Right now there is just one brand that I personally know of which is made in India and the difference comes from the lack of import fees that makes it more accessible.
I'd rather buy a $300 knockoff of a kislux and have $3000 in the bank. At the end of the day it's just a bag and will wear out like any other bag. The cost of the raw materials isn't that high. The real question is, how much do you value the authenticity?
Many times you are paying for nothing more than the brand name.
I'm okay with fakes, as long as they are as good quality as the kislux and match the price I paid, I have no complaints.