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# Vintage Roll Wallets
The Bandito Pocketbook Furls Up to Hold Everything from Money to Sunglasses

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-wallet
References: [store.leibal](http://store.leibal.com/collections/new/products/bandito)

This chic roll wallet looks like it's been snatched straight from the late 19th century. Reminiscent of old portable purses carried by artists, writers and anyone with a few implements to tote around, the Bandito ensures that modern man and woman are equipped with these still-powerful utensils.

Paintbrushes and pens can be kept within this [old-fashioned billfold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loyal-stricklin-miles-wallet), slotted neatly into the straps down the center. Sunglasses, earbuds, charging cables, makeup and even cutlery and be tucked in, and a simple scrolling action can protect and hold the contents in place. To match with the [leather material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet) is a strong hide string that binds around the roll wallet for security and portability. In a world that's shifting away from tactile towards virtual, touchable and low-tech interactive items such as this are starting to interest the fashion community once more.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Vintage-inspired Accessories:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more vintage-inspired and tactile accessories that offer a modern take on traditional designs.
- **Retro Functionality:** By taking cues from the past, designers can create products that offer retro functionality with modern features to appeal to consumers looking for unique and useful items.
- **Low-tech Interactive Items:** There is a growing interest in low-tech, tactile, and interactive items, as consumers seek to balance the digital and physical realms.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry could capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating more vintage-inspired accessories and clothing.
- **Stationery:** Stationery companies could offer modern versions of traditional roll wallets, billfolds, and pen cases that appeal to consumers looking for retro functionality.
- **Travel Accessories:** There is an opportunity for travel accessory companies to create products that offer both functionality and style, such as roll wallets that can hold a variety of objects securely.

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