# Seriously Thin Wallets Ball and Buck Set Out to Create the Perfect Wallet By Mark Bollman | Published 2013-07-15 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-made-perfect-wallet2 References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ballandbuck/ball-and-buck-making-the-perfect-wallet?ref=live) & [ballandbuck](http://www.ballandbuck.com) Most men would agree that their wallet has a less than perfect design, which is why Mark Bollman, founder and president of Ball and Buck, set out to create The Perfect Wallet. Bollman wanted it to be [light and compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet), yet extremely durable. After creating the initial designs, finding the right materials was imperative. Ball and Buck sourced the [leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) from the same tannery as Red Wing Boots® in Minnesota. The results were beautifully tanned, [perfectly sized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro) and amazingly well-priced wallets that are 100% made in America. To top it all off, each one carries a lifetime guarantee. You can get your own American-made Perfect Wallet at half price by making a pledge on the Ball and Buck Kickstarter page. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slim Wallets:** The trend of slim wallets is disrupting the traditional bulky wallet market, offering consumers a more lightweight and minimalist option. - **Durable Materials:** The trend of using high-quality and long-lasting materials in wallets is disrupting the disposable fashion industry, as consumers seek products that are built to last. - **Made in America:** The trend of American-made products is disrupting the dominance of overseas manufacturing, appealing to consumers who prioritize supporting local businesses and the economy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of slim wallets by offering a variety of fashionable and functional options. - **Leather Goods:** The leather goods industry can take advantage of the trend of durable materials by developing innovative manufacturing techniques and sourcing high-quality, sustainable leather. - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry has an opportunity to support and promote entrepreneurs like Ball and Buck, who are disrupting traditional markets with their innovative products, by providing a platform for crowdfunding campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Tactical Machined Wallet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untitled-folder.md) - [Multi-Purpose Cooling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-rfid-wallet.md)