Marc Jacobs Wallet

The most distinctive aspect of Marc Jacobs' Spring-Summer 2010 line of women's wallets are the deep, rich leather colors concocted by the celebrated designer. From the vibrant blue and red violets of the Totally Flap Turnlock Wallet to the stylish mustard yellow of the New Q Solid Long Wallet, the goal is to boldly accent the rest of a gal about town's warm-weather wardrobe. Even the crocodile print black patent leather Key Pouch offered up by Jacobs for the Spring-Summer season is embroidered with a striking, center-stitched purple brand-name tag.

A more playful mood imbues some of Jacobs' Fall-Winter 2010 women's wallets. For example, the Dove and Cloud Key Pouch features a simple yet striking collage of red, gold, beige and purple cut-out shapes, while another Untitled wallet presents the rounded shape of a cute kitten's head, complete with pointy ears and mismatched, gold-accented eyes. Think of it as Jacobs' cheeky take on the Hello Kitty line.

Very few men look to carry their cash and credit cards in something with a feline theme, so - as is to be expected - the Marc Jacobs men's wallets embrace more traditional colors and shapes. It is hard to go wrong with the Simple Leather American model, a four-and-a-half-inch wide, two-ounce waxed leather classic that comes in Nero black.

That same sort of simplicity is something women often look for when selecting a travel wallet. A Marc Jacobs favorite in this realm are the very affordable Color Block Billfolds; although shaped like a standard rectangular wallet, they come in a kaleidoscope of kooky two-tone colors such as aquamarine blue with yellow interior accents.

Jacobs' flair as a designer is evident throughout this corner of the wallet catalog, right down to the product names. The Shiny Punk Wallet, made from a black PVU-PVC blend, comes with the choice of a strap in neon pink, orange, purple, blue or green. The Mirror Heart Small Pouch meanwhile is an adorable, leather-lined carry case with a zipper along the top. Along with signature MJ initials, this item can once again be had in an array of arresting colors, including metallic gold or silver.