Max Mara Purses and Wallets: Card Holders, Pouches and Small Gifts

A Max Mara purse is a small leather good from the MaxMara Accessori line: tri-fold wallets, tri-fold purses, card holders, coin purses and phone pouches in semi-glossy calfskin with a branded pyramid stud. On Coveti they run from $520 to $1,530, with Weekend Max Mara keyrings and the nano Pasticcino bag from about $270. Shop them in the Max Mara collection at Coveti.

Key facts

• House: Max Mara, founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
• Line: wallets and purses are MaxMara Accessori; keyrings and the nano Pasticcino bag are Weekend Max Mara.
• Leather: semi-glossy natural calfskin outside, most with a lambskin (nappa) interior.
• Colours: black, amber brown, rust, cocoa, mud and pink.
• Price on Coveti: badge holder $520, card holder $720, coin purse $690, tri-fold purse $930, tri-fold wallet $1,090, phone pouch $1,530.
• Clip system: several pieces carry a small metal Monogram clasp to clip onto the MLace strap and inside Max Mara bags.

What small leather goods does Max Mara make?

The current MaxMara Accessori range is built on one leather and one hardware family, so the pieces match each other. The pieces share one colour palette of black, amber brown, rust, cocoa, mud and pink, which makes it easy to buy a wallet and a card holder in the same shade.

The Max Mara wallet: tri-fold wallet versus tri-fold purse

The two look alike, but they suit different bags. The Leather Tri-Fold Wallet is square and closes with the branded metal pyramid button. Inside, everything is leather: a banknote compartment, a press-stud coin pocket and card slots. It is the one to choose if you still carry notes and coins.

The Leather Tri-Fold Purse is more compact, with a nappa interior, card slots and a banknote compartment inside, and the coin pocket on the outside under a flap. It fits a smaller bag. Both come in black, amber brown, rust, mud and pink, and the wallet also comes in cocoa.

Card holders and coin purses

For a small bag, a card holder does most of what a wallet does. The Cardholder Leather Card Holder has five card slots at the back and a zipped gusseted pocket for folded notes, plus a Monogram clasp so it can clip onto the MLace strap and onto Max Mara bags. The Leather Coin Purse, called the Mmpurse, measures 10.5 by 2 by 8 cm, with a pyramid press stud and two card slots inside. The flattest piece is the Easyholder Leather Badge Holder, 7 by 11 cm, for a travel card and an office pass.

Pouches: phone, earphones and wrist strap

The pouches are where the range gets clever. The Clutchy Leather Phone Pouch carries a phone, cards and keys on a removable long chain strap, so it works as a very small evening bag. The Leather Wrist Strap Pouch is flat with a top zip and a removable wrist strap, and its Monogram clasp lets it clip inside a larger Max Mara bag as an organiser. The Leather Earphone Pouch is made to fit AirPods Pro, with a charging hole at the base so the earphones can stay inside.

The Cotton Jacquard Small Pouch is the fabric alternative, woven with the Monogram and lined in nappa leather, with a removable strap.

The nano Pasticcino and keyrings

Weekend Max Mara’s Pasticcino bag also comes in a nano size that works as a purse. The Diomede Nappa Sheepskin Nano Pasticcino Bag closes with a kiss-lock clasp topped by asymmetric branded spheres, clips onto a larger Weekend Max Mara bag and comes with two removable straps, one long and one short. The Nocino Velvet Nano Pasticcino Bag is the cotton velvet version, and the Alfio Nano Pasticcino Bag with Gemstones is the evening one. For the full size Pasticcino and the Whitney, see our Max Mara bags guide.

Keyrings make the easiest Max Mara gift. The Fantino Leather Keyring is cut in cowhide into patisserie shapes, and the Elica Nappa Leather and Rope Keyring pairs leather flowers with braided scoubidou rope. Both clip onto keys, a zip pull and a bag handle. The Necklace with Pasticcino Bag Charm carries a tiny Pasticcino that really opens.

How to choose a Max Mara purse

Start with your bag. A large tote takes the tri-fold wallet and an organiser pouch; a mini bag such as the Whitney Bag 2 Nano takes only a card holder. Then choose the colour: black and amber brown go with everything, rust and cocoa sit well with the camel and brown tones of the house coats, and pink is the gift colour. If you want your small leather goods to match, buy them in the same colour now, because colours change from season to season.

For the wider picture of quiet, logo-light accessories, read our old money style guide and the old money bags edit. Our Italian luxury brands guide sets Max Mara beside its peers, and Italian handbag brands covers the bag makers.

How to care for a calfskin wallet

Always follow the care card first. As a general rule, wipe semi-glossy calfskin with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water and direct heat, and do not overfill it, since a wallet stretched by too many cards loses its shape. Store small leather goods in a soft pouch when you change bags, so the hardware does not mark the leather.

The best Max Mara purses and wallets to buy now

1. Leather Tri-Fold Wallet in Black

The full wallet, with notes, coins and cards in one square piece. From $1,090.

2. Leather Tri-Fold Purse in Amber Brown

The compact version for smaller bags, in the warm brown that suits camel. From $930.

3. Cardholder Leather Card Holder in Black

Five card slots and a zipped pocket, with a clasp to clip onto a bag. From $720.

4. Leather Coin Purse in Rust

The Mmpurse, small enough for a jacket pocket. From $690.

5. Easyholder Leather Badge Holder in Pink

The most affordable MaxMara Accessori leather piece on Coveti. From $520.

6. Leather Wrist Strap Pouch in Cocoa

A flat zip pouch to carry alone on the wrist and to clip inside a tote. From $1,020.

7. Clutchy Leather Phone Pouch in Black

A phone pouch on a long chain that doubles as an evening bag. From $1,530.

8. Leather Earphone Pouch in Amber Brown

Made to fit AirPods Pro, with a charging hole. From $620.

9. Diomede Nappa Sheepskin Nano Pasticcino Bag in Nude

The nano Pasticcino with two straps, a purse and a tiny bag in one. From $500.

10. Nocino Velvet Nano Pasticcino Bag in Midnight Blue

The velvet nano for evenings. From $390.

11. Fantino Leather Keyring in Fuchsia

A playful cowhide keyring, and the lowest-priced Max Mara gift in the edit. From $270.

12. Elica Nappa Leather and Rope Keyring in Cornflower Blue

Leather flowers and braided rope on a snap clip. From $280.

See every style in our wallets and purses, key holders, bag charms and mini bags edits.

Where can I buy a Max Mara purse in the US?

Coveti stocks MaxMara Accessori wallets and purses and Weekend Max Mara small accessories, and ships to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the UAE by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on delivery. Prices are shown in US dollars, and import duties are usually payable on arrival. Shop Max Mara at Coveti, and see where to buy Max Mara.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Max Mara make wallets?

Yes. MaxMara Accessori makes tri-fold wallets, tri-fold purses, card holders, coin purses, badge holders and leather pouches in semi-glossy calfskin, in black, amber brown, rust, cocoa, mud and pink. On Coveti they run from $520 to $1,530.

What is the best Max Mara purse for a small bag?

The Cardholder Leather Card Holder. It has five card slots and a zipped pocket for folded notes, and its Monogram clasp clips onto Max Mara bags. For coins too, add the Leather Coin Purse, which measures 10.5 by 2 by 8 cm.

What is the nano Pasticcino?

The nano Pasticcino is the smallest size of Weekend Max Mara’s Pasticcino bag. It closes with a kiss-lock clasp, can clip onto a larger bag and comes with removable straps, so it works as a purse and as a tiny bag on its own.

What is a good Max Mara gift under $500?

The Weekend Max Mara keyrings, from about $270, and the Nocino velvet nano Pasticcino at $390 are the strongest choices. The Necklace with Pasticcino Bag Charm at $310 is another. Prices on Coveti are shown in US dollars.

Are Max Mara wallets real leather?

Yes. The MaxMara Accessori wallets and purses on Coveti are semi-glossy natural calfskin outside, most with a lambskin nappa lining. The Weekend Max Mara keyrings use cowhide and nappa sheepskin.

How do I clean a Max Mara leather wallet?

Follow the care card first. Wipe calfskin with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water and heat, and do not overfill it. Store it in a soft pouch when you are not using it.

Shop the full Max Mara collection, then read our Max Mara bags guide and the Max Mara scarf edit.