# Money Clip-Inspired Wallets The Edwin Minimal Wallet by Hive Design Holds Up to 15 Cards By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edwin-minimal-wallet References: [gearhungry](http://gearhungry.com/2015/09/edwin-minimal-wallet.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/897010326/edwin-a-modern-minimal-wallet-inspired-by-the-bind) It's safe to say that the wallet you've got is likely way too large because of unnecessary design materials or too many cards, so to save you from the frustration of an oversized wallet there's the Edwin Minimal Wallet. Inspired by a money clip, the Edwin Minimal Wallet takes the essential idea of other [minimal wallets on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) and solves the problems that arise therein. No straps or elastics are used, so that means there's nothing that will snap, and the built-in clip that keeps your [cards and cash in place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mod) is easy to open without requiring you to pinch or struggle with anything. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet), the Edwin Minimal Wallet is designed by Hive Design and perfect for the guy who needs to lose some wallet weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimal Wallets:** Opportunity for innovative companies to design wallets that are sleek, slim, and can hold a limited number of cards. - **Money Clip-inspired Design:** Opportunity to incorporate money clip-inspired design elements into other types of accessories, such as phone cases or keychains. - **Crowdfunding for Wallets:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to utilize crowdfunding platforms to launch and finance the production of new wallet designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion brands can explore creating their own line of minimal wallets that cater to consumers seeking a slimmer and more streamlined solution. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can experiment with incorporating money clip design into their phone case offerings to provide a more secure and stylish way to carry cards and cash. - **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms can attract more entrepreneurs by highlighting the success stories of innovative wallet designs and showcasing the potential market demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet.md) - [Tool-Equipped Titanium Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-titanium-edc-wallet.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-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) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Sleek Colorful Card Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-30.md) - [Rustic EDC Tool Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-wallet.md) - [Protective Fan-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffle-wallet.md)