Vintage Givenchy Textured Leather Wallet Late 1980s Red

Red textured leather folds into a compact square, its surface catching the light
beneath gold-tone metal corners and a crisp rectangular clasp. The Givenchy name
appears discreetly, heat-embossed in spaced serif capital letters on the lower front—
a detail echoed in the clean lines and uncluttered silhouette. In the hand, the leather
has a structured, almost architectural feel, softened on the inside by a warm beige
fabric lining.
Inside, a zippered pocket and multiple card slots line the interior, designed for
essentials without excess. The gold-tone clasp shows delicate scratching on the
surface, and the corners reveal minor scuffing—subtle traces of use, with the
structure and finish otherwise well preserved.
That serif label and the weight of the hardware place this wallet in the late
1980s to early 1990s, during Hubert de Givenchy’s long tenure. The restraint of
the design, with its absence of overt branding or ornamentation, speaks to the
house’s understated authority in accessories of that era.
Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (visual dating; serif label, hardware style)
Condition: Very Good — light scratches on the clasp, minor scuffing on the corners
Material: Red textured leather with gold-tone hardware
Color: Red textured leather exterior; beige fabric lining; gold-tone clasp and
metal corners
Dimensions: 11.5 × 9.5 cm
Made in: France