# Compact Clamshell Wallets The DPTR Billfold Shape Offers a Petite Design to Hold the Essentials By M | Published 2015-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billfold-shape References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/gear/dptr-clamshell-wallet/) & [shop.coolmaterial](http://shop.coolmaterial.com/pages/search-results?q=dptr&p=1) Finding a billfold shape that can fit all the essentials without taking up too much room in your pocket is the main goal for the DPTR Clamshell Wallet that offers a sleek and petite design that locks in all your [cards and cash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro). The wallet features a [sleek leather exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet) coupled with a thick elastic band to keep items compact and tightly in place. DPTR is a Chicago-based brand that has put together these stylishly modern wallets made from simple materials into a [minimalist yet fully functional design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet). The wallet comes with a colored leather rectangular shape that folds overtop of bills and cards. Everything is then kept in place using a black band that secures the items as well as flattens them to keep the wallet light and space-saving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Wallets:** The rise of compact, minimalist wallets presents an opportunity for brands to offer sleek, space-saving designs for storing essentials. - **Elastic Band Wallets:** The use of elastic bands in wallets provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to create secure and compact storage solutions. - **Clamshell Wallets:** The Clamshell wallet design offers a compact and efficient way to organize cards and cash, presenting an opportunity for brands to develop innovative versions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of compact clamshell wallets by creating stylish and functional designs. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can cater to the demand for minimalist wallets by offering a wide range of options for online shoppers. - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry can innovate by designing convenient and secure clamshell wallets that allow travelers to easily store and access their essentials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [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) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-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) - [Portable Cross-Body Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md)