# Utilitarian Cash Clasps The Makemoney Clip is Made from Bent Metal for a Good Grip on Your Dollars By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makemoney-clip References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/makemoney-clip/) & [themake.co](http://www.themake.co/shop/the-make-moneyclip) You might only have one American dollar to wave around, but you can be sure that it will fit within the Makemoney Clip. This wiry [note holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip) keeps a tight grip and features great flexibility so that rich and poor men alike can feel comfortable carrying it. The skeletal wallet accommodates [credit cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet) as well. Besides the crisscrossing form that this [minimalist billfold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reaf-wallet) takes, it is a contraption that's quite free of frills. The Make Co. product will suit just about anybody's taste with a utilitarian shape manufactured in bronze or copper. Those with a more relaxed fashion may like how the Makemoney Clip will gradually lose its shine and darken, though it can always be polished up to give it that gleam once again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Utilitarian Wallets:** The rise of minimalist wallets that prioritize function over form presents opportunities for manufacturers to differentiate themselves through material innovation and customizable options. - **Flexible Money Clips:** The development of money clips with more flexible and adaptable materials opens up possibilities for more secure and comfortable carrying of cash and cards. - **Sustainable Credit Card Wallets:** The increasing demand for eco-friendly products provides an opportunity for manufacturers to create credit card wallets made from recycled or sustainable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Manufacturers in the fashion accessories industry can incorporate utilitarian wallet designs to expand their product line and cater to consumers looking for minimalist and functional options. - **Metal Working:** Metal working companies can explore new materials and techniques for creating flexible and durable money clips and wallets. - **Sustainable Products:** Companies in the sustainable products industry can create eco-friendly credit card wallets made from recycled or sustainable materials to meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Titanium Money Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-martindale-money-clip.md) - [Laser-Engraved Titanium Money Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-titanium-money-clip.md) - [Tactical Machined Wallet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-m4-wallet.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Portable Cross-Body Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear.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) - [Money Clip-Equipped EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtech-exocet-dagger.md) - [EDC Backpack Accessory Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipit-20.md)