Loewe Wallets and Card Holders: Which Small Leather Good to Buy

The Loewe wallet to buy right now is the Claw, in glossy lambskin with a silver claw zip pull, made in Spain. Choose the Claw coin cardholder ($870) for four cards and coins in a pocket, and the Claw compact wallet ($1,350) for six cards, three slip pockets and a zipped coin compartment.

Loewe began as a workshop of leather craftsmen in Madrid in 1846, and small leather goods are still the clearest way to see that history in your hand. The house makes its leather goods at its workshop in Getafe, outside Madrid, and both Claw styles are listed as made in Spain. Here is how the coin cardholder and the compact wallet compare, which colour to pick and how to keep glossy lambskin looking new.

The Claw detail

Both styles belong to the LOEWE x Cosima Von Bonin collection. The silver claw on each piece echoes the sculptures of the artist Cosima Von Bonin. On the wallets the claw is a working part: it is the pull on the zipped compartment, so you hold it every time you reach for coins. The rest of the finish is quiet. Each piece is lined in leather and stamped with a silver embossed LOEWE.

The leather is a glossy lambskin. The compositions list 50% lambskin alongside calfskin, cotton and polyurethane, and the finish has a soft shine.

Loewe coin cardholder vs compact wallet

All figures below come from the product details. Sizes are width by height by depth.

Choose the coin cardholder if

You already carry most payments on your phone and want something flat. At 1cm deep it slips into a coat pocket and sits under a phone in a clutch. Four card slots cover a bank card, a travel card, an ID and one spare, and the zipped compartment holds coins and a folded note.

Choose the compact wallet if

You still carry cash, receipts and loyalty cards. The compact wallet is shorter than the cardholder but three times deeper, and the snap button closure keeps everything in. Six card slots and three slip pockets mean you can sort cards from notes, and the zipped coin compartment keeps change away from both. It is the better choice for a handbag, less so for a trouser pocket.

Colours

The coin cardholder comes in three colours and the compact wallet in two.

• Black. Available in both: the Black coin cardholder and the Black compact wallet. Gloss on black reads as polished, and the silver claw stands out most against it.
• Vivid Orange. Also available in both: the Vivid Orange coin cardholder and the Vivid Orange compact wallet. Easy to find at the bottom of a dark bag, and a good match for tan and brown leathers.
• Deep Purple. Coin cardholder only: the Deep Purple coin cardholder. The most unusual shade of the three, and it pairs well with grey and navy.

How to care for glossy lambskin

Lambskin is soft and fine-grained, so it marks more easily than a pebbled calf. A few habits keep it looking new.

• Do not overfill. Pushing extra cards into the slots stretches the leather, and the slots will not shrink back.
• Keep it apart from keys and sharp objects. A separate inner pocket in your bag is the simplest fix.
• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If it gets wet, blot it straight away and let it dry at room temperature, away from radiators and sun.
• Avoid hand cream, perfume and alcohol gel on the surface, since they can dull the gloss.
• Store it in a soft cotton pouch when you are not using it, and wipe the silver claw with a dry cloth to keep it bright.

Gifting a Loewe wallet

Small leather goods make some of the best gifts from the house, and the Claw pieces have a playful side that suits a gift. For a smaller budget, the coin cardholder is the easier choice and the colours make it personal. To build a set, pair a wallet with a bag charm from the same collection.

• The Claw Charm in shearling and lambskin, Beige ($1,350) has the same silver finish and the same claw motif in a soft, tactile form. It is made in Spain and measures 24cm x 10cm.
• The Knot Claw Charm in felt, blue and orange ($1,250) is a multicolour felt knot finished with a claw and dog clip. It sits well next to the Vivid Orange wallets.

See the full range in our bag charms edit and in the Loewe bag charms and jewellery guide. For a softer gift, the Loewe scarf guide covers alpaca, cashmere and silk.

Every piece at Coveti is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, and ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx. Most regions are Delivered Duty Unpaid, so check our duties and returns page before you send a gift abroad. Browse every style in designer wallets and on the Loewe brand page.

FAQ

Is a Loewe wallet worth it?

A Loewe wallet is worth it if you want leather goods from a house that started as a leather workshop in Madrid in 1846. The Claw styles are glossy lambskin, lined in leather and made in Spain, with a silver claw zip pull from the LOEWE x Cosima Von Bonin collection.

What is the difference between the Loewe coin cardholder and the compact wallet?

The Claw coin cardholder has four card slots and a zipped compartment and is 1cm deep. The Claw compact wallet has six card slots, three internal slip pockets, a zipped coin compartment and a snap button closure, and is 3cm deep.

How many cards does the Loewe card holder hold?

The Claw coin cardholder has four card slots plus a zipped compartment for coins. The Claw compact wallet has six card slots and three internal slip pockets.

Where are Loewe wallets made?

The Claw coin cardholder and Claw compact wallet at Coveti are both made in Spain. Loewe makes its leather goods at the house workshop in Getafe, outside Madrid.

What colours does the Loewe Claw wallet come in?

The Claw coin cardholder comes in Black, Vivid Orange and Deep Purple. The Claw compact wallet comes in Black and Vivid Orange.

How do I care for a glossy lambskin wallet?

Do not overfill the card slots, keep the wallet away from keys and sharp objects, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Keep hand cream and perfume off the surface, and let it dry at room temperature if it gets wet.