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Best women’s purses and wallets that are stylish and functional

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Technology may have advanced to the point where we only need to point our phones to pay for things, but wallets will always play a vital part in our pockets.

Housing our Oyster card, ID and credit cards, we will use, look at or tap our purses several times a day – particularly for those who want to keep some personal information off our devices. For this reason, it is worth investing in one that will be able to withstand your fast-paced lifestyle as well as put a smile on your face every time that you see it.

This is a purchase that has legs where the well-made ones in our edit will stand the test of time. Choose the right one and you won’t need to constantly upgrade.

Brands like Prada and Mulberry have been making quality and coveted wallets for a while now with timeless designs in their signature nylon or classic grained leather styles respectively – and you really can’t go wrong with either. But high street heroes have also stepped up

Size-wise, it really depends on whether you prefer to store everything but the kitchen sink or just your compact cards. There’s purses with card slots and coin pockets for your loose chain or slim models that will be able to just slot in one or two of your essentials.

Inject colour or a playful print into your accessories for a design that will stand out in your bag or go minimal, one-hued and classic for a shade that will stay perennially chic.

At all price points, shop the best purses for women below.

Gucci Horsebit 1955 leather-trimmed printed coated-canvas wallet

Adorned with the Gucci’s signature monogram and archival horsebit hardware, this tiny essential stays true to the Italian fashion house’s DNA.

Crafted from beige and brown canvas and leather with reinforced trims to stand the test of time. Inside you’ll find six slots for your essential cards as well as subtle zipped pockets to prevent loose change from falling to the bottom of your bag.

Buy now £335.00, Net-A-Porter

Ganni Logo-embossed leopard-print leather wallet

Cool girl Copenhagen-born is offering this bold, fierce yet surprisingly neutral leopard print wallet. It is embossed with a subtle logo detail for those who don’t like to flash the brand name and has a lovely lime green interior. There are two compartments with slots for cards and an exterior zip fastening to keep all your cash secure.

Buy now £75.00, MatchesFashion

Prada Logo Saffiano leather cardholder

This style of pocket-sized card holder has been a mainstay in Prada’s collection for quite a few years now and it is clear why. It is a timeless, minimally embellished piece in an attractive red wine hue with just the subtle opulence of the brand’s logo in gold toned hardware. Compact and crafted from the Italian house’s Saffiano leather - the same that is used on the bags - with slots for six cards as well as notes in the centre.

Buy now £280.00, Selfridges

Mulberry Darley Grain Veg Tanned Leather Wallet, Oxblood

Mulberry has always been a go-to label when it comes to high-quality leather accessories. The brand is known for its utmost attention to detail and their hard-wearing nature. The Darley is one of our favourites for its capacious construction with pockets and compartments galore for those who just need to carry a lot of stuff. There are 12 card slots for all the loyalty cards your heart desires as well as a zipped compartment, slip pockets and one on the front for quick-access cards. It is fastened with the British label’s iconic postman lock.

Buy now £345.00, John Lewis

Anya Hindmarch Zany mini tri-fold leather wallet

The googly-eyed face is a signature of Anya Hindmarch. The brand is known for its whimsical items that don’t take fashion too seriously without sacrificing on premium craftsmanship. The cartoonish adornment will feel you with joy every time you step on and off the tube. It is set on a navy grained leather with slots for four cards, notes and a slip pocket. There’s also a front pocket for coins.

Buy now £225.00, MatchesFashion

Loewe Puzzle color-block leather wallet

Loewe’s Puzzle bag is one of the most iconic designer styles of all time and this wallet takes inspiration from the cult classic. It is made up of leather panels to mimic the bag’s distinctive geometric lines that is enhanced by the tonal colourway. While you can easily slip into a clutch bag, it has four card slots as well as a zipped pocket for coins.

Buy now £295.00, Net-A-Porter

Comme des Garçons Check zip-around leather wallet

Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons has never been one to shy away from colour but always with a minimalism that gives it universal appeal. This wallet is anything but subtle and yet the clean lines and classic design will make it attractive to even the colourphobes among you. It is made from leather with a bold orange and neon green checked pattern. Inside, there’s a green slip pocket.

Buy now £140.00, MatchesFashion

Burberry Sandon logo-plaque leather card holder

In this eye-popping neon colourway, you won’t be able to miss this cardholder in the depths of your handbag. The leather compact piece has slots for four cards and is adorned with the silver hued embellishment of creative director Riccardo Tisci newly revamped Burberry logo.

Buy now £180.00, Selfridges

Aspinal of London Heart Coin Purse

While this may not be the most practical purchase around as it cannot fit cards inside, if you’re someone that always seems to have a lot of coinage on you, house them in this attractive purse. From the leather experts at Aspinal of London, it has an adorable heart-shaped design and a red hue. Romantic.

Buy now £65.00, Aspinal of London

Bottega Veneta Cassette Intrecciato weave leather zip-around wallet

Match your purse to the rest of your Intrecciato accessories - from your bag to your heels - with the archival weave design that Bottega Veneta is known and loved for. Revived and revamped from the brand’s archive, it is made from smooth leather with an oversized interlace. Within, there are six slots for cards as well as a compartment for notes. Stripped back but chic.

Buy now £400.00, Selfridges

YSL-plaque leather wallet

Oozing with elegance, this leather wallet is giving us old school Hollywood vibes with its black-on-white look. Composed of calfskin leather, it is adorned with the brand’s signature YSL logo in a gold hue. Press stud fastenings open to reveal a spacious interior with six slots for cards and a place to store bills.

Buy now £615.00, MatchesFashion

Skinnydip Cloud-motif faux velvet purse

Playful prints is Skinnydip’s MO and this wallet has an adorable cloud nine design. It is made from a velvet-like fabric that is soft to the touch and packs a fair amount inside with not one but two note compartments as well as a zipped coin pocket.

Buy now £16.00, Selfridges

A.P.C. Half-moon leather continental wallet

Tap into the minimalistic A.P.C. aesthetic with this wallet that has the sought-after effortlessly-chic Parisian look. It is pared-back in the way of detailing with a well-constructed calf leather half moon design that is punctuated solely by a subtle gilded logo embossing.

Buy now £250.00, MatchesFashion