# Exotic Card Holders Striiiipes' Silk and Ostrich Leather Accessories are Artisanal and Elegant By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-holder1 References: [striiiipes](http://www.striiiipes.com/exotic-leather-cardholder-collection/) Striiiipes specializes in handmade and high quality card holder accessories. Contrary to bulky wallets and money storage accessories that break apart after prolonged use, these [exotic card holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote) are [compact and artisanal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyal-stricklin-miles-wallet) in their look and feel. Marrying aesthetics and function, Striiiipes' accessory range fuses ostrich leather and silk materials that are proudly made in China. Using the best Chinese silk and ostrich leather than is cut and bound by hand, the company truly lives up to its luxury standard. These covetable wallet alternatives fit the essentials -- users' identification, credit and Interac cards and ensures that your wallet is mess-free. As cash-free payments become more common among urbanites, this demographic's focus on functional and compact wallet alternatives is also on the rise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Card Holders:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and personalized card holder accessories that cater to the rising demand for compact and stylish wallet alternatives. - **Luxury Exotic Materials:** Innovation opportunity for companies to explore the use of exotic materials like ostrich leather and silk, offering customers a high-end and elegant alternative to traditional wallets. - **Cash-free Payment Solutions:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the payment industry to create seamless cash-free payment options, driving the demand for compact wallet alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Accessories:** Artisans and craftsmen can tap into the growing market of handmade card holder accessories to offer unique and customized options to consumers. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can explore the use of exotic materials like ostrich leather and silk in their accessory lines, providing customers with high-end wallet alternatives. - **Fintech:** Fintech companies can innovate in the payment industry by offering seamless and secure cash-free payment solutions, driving the market for compact wallet alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cardholder.md) - [Refined Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md) - [Ultra-Slim Connected Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro.md) - [Tough Tracker-Friendly Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-cardholder.md) - [Minimalist Billfold Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyal-stricklin-miles-wallet.md)