# Fingerprint Wallets The Dunhill Carbon Fiber Biometric Blends Luxury and Technology By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunhill-carbon-fiber-biometric References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/01/dunhill-carbon-fiber-biometric-wallet/) & [dunhill](http://www.dunhill.com/en-gb/shoponline/leather/wallets/biometric-wallet-qgk0169) This beautiful and luxurious [Dunhill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-of-delights) Carbon Fiber Biometric wallet blends style and technology. It's made from carbon fiber, which means you're going to have something light, durable and badass. The best part is that it only opens via a [fingerprint activation sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock) that registers up to 10 different fingerprints. It even has [Bluetooth connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro), which allows you to trigger an alarm from a distance using your smartphone. The Dunhill Carbon Fiber Biometric wallet may set you $1,400, but that hasn't stopped me from thinking about getting it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 68% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biometric Wallets:** Opportunity for companies to integrate biometric security features in wallets to ensure secure transactions and reduce identity theft risks. - **Luxury Technology Blends:** Opportunity for luxury brands to incorporate technology with their products and offer high-end solutions for tech-savvy customers. - **Bluetooth-enabled Wallets:** Opportunity for companies to develop wallets with Bluetooth connectivity to integrate them with smartphones and offer additional functions, such as alarms and notifications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** Luxury brands in the fashion and accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating technology with their products by offering biometric-enabled wallets. - **Fintech:** The FinTech industry can benefit from the use of biometric-enabled wallets, as it can reduce the risks of identity theft and provide more secure transactions for customers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of Bluetooth-enabled wallets by creating innovative products that integrate with smartphones and offer convenience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Security Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auroom-crypto-wallet.md) - [Suede-Like Automotive Lining Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvst-rfidblocking-alcantara-slim-wallet.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md) - [Worldwide Tracking Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-wallet.md) - [Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclutch-smart-wallet.md) - [Payment-Friendly Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secux-shield-bio.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-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)