After extensive research trying to find a high quality, luxury wallet I finally chose the BV Intrecciato wallet.While searching for the perfect wallet, I was unable find a coherent and well detailed 3rd party review of the BV wallet, most were from online retailers and for womens purses/wallets.
Going through options such as the LV Damier Graphite,Gucci, Bally and many others - the one that has always caught my eye was the BV.
Coming in a discreet box, was a subtle yet sophisticated mens wallet which doesnt yell "look at me!" but commands certain presence and mystery. This Intrecciato wallet contains 8 card slots, 2 inner card slots and 2 note pockets.
Using very high quality leather ( BV and Hermes share the same tannery, the only 2 customers but the methods of producing their products is the differentiating factor), it is hand woven into pattern with no logos or other signs. Holding it in the hand, I have to say it feels great, the leather is supple and soft but with strength. Also, it is incredibly light, even with a full wallet. Something the LV Damier Graphite wallet doesnt share with its cotton canvas.
On closer inspection, you can see the quality craftsmanship and effort in each and every piece. The leather strips are perfectly woven and the inside leather is perfectly connected.
Before purchasing this wallet, I was paranoid that the woven leather would be too weak and easily deformed with use, however my fears were soon gone as holding this in the hand you can trust that BV with its signature intrecciato technique has perfected it.
One negative aspect about the outside is that because the leather is woven, there is a tendancy to attract more dust in the corners but a simple brush and a shake will do the trick to keeping it clean.
BV is known for their no-logo, subtle look. unlike many othe luxury brands which stamp their brand all over even on the smallest products, the mens BV wallet is no different. Opening up, the only remarks is a Bottega Veneta, Made in Italy at the bottom of its left side and a Bottega Veneta, Made in Italy cloth sign in its right inner card sleeve. As you can see, the leather is perfetly stiched on.
The inner linings which are all made with excellent quality leather is expected for such a brand.
Many other fashion brands have over the years outsourced their production to other countries such as the US, China and South America, however Bottega Veneta is still all 100% made in Italy.
A comparison picture to show the size to a normal ink-tip pen:
Overall I am incredibly satisfied with the wallet, there are practically no shortcomings and you can tell the care and attention to detail the craftsmen undertook to produce the mens inctrecciato wallet.
