# Upscale Sci-Fi Wallets The R2-D2 Leather Wallet is for Classy Geeks By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-leather-wallet References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/05/05/r2-d2-leather-wallet/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/127183435/star-wars-hand-made-leather-wallet-r2-d2) When it comes to classy and geeky fashion accessories, not much can touch the [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2) leather wallet. This wallet was created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) merchant Popov Leather and is handmade. It's made using three types of materials: cowhide (exterior,) calfskin (interior) and pigskin (pockets.) On the outside is a hand-tooled image of R2-D2. There are many Star Wars wallets floating around, but none of them have an air of adult sophistication surrounding them like the R2-D2 leather wallet does. Popove Leather claims that the high-quality materials used to make the wallet give it a lifespan of many years and will give it a vintage look as time goes buy. The R2-D2 leather wallet is sold for $60 and is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek-chic Fashion:** The creation of unique, handmade fashion accessories for geek fandoms presents opportunities for designers to innovate on existing concepts. - **Retro-vintage Aesthetic:** The demand for high-quality materials and vintage looks presents disruption opportunities for makers that can integrate technology culture with classic style. - **Personalized Luxury Goods:** Customization and premium materials represent opportunities for businesses catering to niche markets to offer exclusive, high-end products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Market opportunities arise for high-quality, bespoke leather goods makers. - **Geek Culture:** Rising demand for luxurious goods within geek culture. - **Luxury Goods:** The demand for personalized and high-quality products within luxury goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md)