# Indestructible Sharkskin Wallets This Heavy Duty Wallet Interweaves Carbon Fiber and Sharkskin By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-wallet References: [rcfibers](http://www.rcfibers.com/collections/products/products/d15-shark) Combining the ultimate strength of man and nature, this sharkskin carbon fiber wallet is stylish, durable and unique. The unconventional carbon fiber wallet is a collaboration between RCFibers and Vvego International. While both brands make accessories in the same vein (belts, wallets, phone cases, etc.), RCFibers is known for its use of carbon fiber as a material, while Vvego International has a reputation as a maker of rugged, [Viking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-colognes)-inspired products. The collaboration between the two is the D15 Shark wallet: a [machined twill 3k carbon fiber wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet) interwoven with genuine sharkskin inserts. The sharkskin carbon fiber wallet is backed by both Vvego International and RCFibers' generous guarantees of quality, and is being offered in a limited run of 50 -- further augmenting the luxury factor of the unusual wallet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Durable Accessories:** The combination of carbon fiber and sharkskin in this wallet showcases the opportunity for creating durable accessories with unique materials. - **Luxury Limited Editions:** The limited run of 50 units of this wallet highlights the trend of creating exclusive and luxurious products to cater to niche markets. - **Collaborative Innovations:** The collaboration between RCFibers and Vvego International exemplifies the trend of companies joining forces to combine their expertise and create innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the disruptive potential of integrating unconventional materials like sharkskin and carbon fiber into their products. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the demand for limited edition and high-end products with unique and durable materials. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** The outdoor and adventure gear industry can leverage the ruggedness and strength of carbon fiber and sharkskin to create high-performance and long-lasting products for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Multi-Purpose Cooling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-rfid-wallet.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Tactical Machined Wallet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Tool-Equipped Titanium Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet.md)