Radley London wallet review: This large flapover holds everything you need

Based in the UK, Radley London is a design-focused handbag company that caters to a more mature audience of women with a whimsical Scottie dog mascot. Designs are at times sophisticated and fanciful, and all products are handmade in leather by craftspeople.

Radley features a variety of styles, from satchels and shopper bags to bifold wallets and card holders. Due to their gaining popularity in the States, we decided to test out the Stitch Street Radley London wallet, to see if it stands up to day-to-day abuse and a two-week overseas travel adventure.

What is Radley London?

The brand has been established in the UK for a quarter century, but it’s currently in an expansion phase, with many online and brick-and-mortar retail outlets popping up in the U.S., including Macy’s and QVC.

On its website, Radley calls itself “affordable luxury,” and we’d have to agree. At full price, you’ll pay approximately $70 less than a Kate Spade flapover continental-style leather wallet of the same dimensions. Likewise, a coated-canvas and leather Coach flapover wallet is approximately $50 more than a similarly sized Radley wallet.

At Macy’s, one of Radley London’s primary U.S. stockists, these wallets compete with brands like Brahmin and Patricia Nash.

Where are Radley London bags and wallets made?

According to its website, Radley London handbags and wallets are designed in London in the brand’s design studio, and have been since 1998, when it started operations at Camden Lock Market. Radley CEO Justin Stead has indicated in the press that manufacturing takes place by craftspeople in India, and the tag on the inside of the wallet confirms this.

How we tested this Radley London wallet

There is nothing spectacular about how we tested Radley London’s Stitch Street wallet. We simply used it over the course of three months, during which it visited Italy for two weeks, bumped along at the bottom of a purse, got stuffed into a crossbody bag, and used on its own as a clutch as we grocery shopped, dined out, and spent days at the beach.

We jammed it with cash, credit cards, receipts, loose change. Pulled at the snap and tugged at the zippers. Basically, we did everything to it that the average person would.

What we liked

Durable leather means it wears well

The Stitch Street wallet is made from a peach leather with white and tan stitched-on leather detailing. After three months of constant use, it still looks much the same as it did brand new. There are no marred or stained areas of leather on the front or back of the wallet. The zippers glide smoothly, and the stitching has held tight.

There are a few broken-in spots around the exterior edges, where it more easily catches on things, and the front snap has some light scratches, but otherwise, this wallet wears extremely well.

Details and design give good vibes

One of our favorite characteristics of Radley London’s wallets are the fanciful designs that cover the front flap of many of the wallets. The Stitch Street wallet features white stitching and tan leather to create a muted 1970s-style flower power effect. Open it up and the detailing pops up on the inside flap, too.

Radley London’s mascot, the Scottie dog, appears in some way on most of the wallets and bags. Although the website says he’s proudly placed on all designs, we couldn’t find him anywhere on the Stitch Street wallet.

However, Scottie is an iconic character on most Radley wares, and you’ll see him playing tennis, jumping off a diving board, or simply used as a monogram.

Compartments make sense, and there are placeholders for all the credit cards

One of my life’s struggles is finding a wallet that fits everything I need it to, even in a world that is rapidly becoming cashless and digital. While Gen Z relegates their bank accounts and email inboxes as places to file dollars and receipts, Radley London is looking at a more mature, age 40-plus customer, and many of us, myself included, still shop the old-fashioned way. Meaning we need a big, compartmentalized wallet.

The large flapover wallet is 7.5 inches long by 3.5 inches tall by 1 inch wide. It has 19 credit card slots, three cash and receipt compartments that are long enough to fit a dollar bill full-length, and one interior zippered pouch for loose change. There is also an exterior zip pocket.

Normally, I carry around a half-dozen credit cards, my driver’s license, a AAA card, and some insurance cards. Plus, I have coupons acquired while shopping that maybe I’ll use before they expire. Even jammed with Euros and two-week’s worth of receipts from a vacation in Italy, the wallet had no problem staying snapped shut.

What we didn’t like

It’s large and doesn’t fit in most crossbody bags

When it comes to size, this large flapover wallet is fit for me and my lifestyle. But it’s not for everyone.

If you don’t carry cash, don’t have a ton of cards, and don’t hang on to receipts to file later, then this wallet is probably too big for you. It’s also too big for fanny packs or crossbody bags, in case you’re someone who likes to travel around hands-free.

Styles turnover fast

The rising notoriety of Radley London here in the U.S. and its global expansion means that wallet designs turn over fast. In the three months that it took to test the Stitch Street flapover wallet, the style went from a featured summer design to a discounted price of 40% off.

This means if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to buy it right away. Otherwise, it could be out of stock when you return.

Should you buy a Radley London wallet?

Yes, if you use cash, save receipts, and need a large-sized wallet

To be clear, you won’t be taking the Radley London Stitch Street large flapover wallet out for a night on the town. That’s like taking a school bus to date night.

But it’s an excellent choice for day-to-day use, if you want a snazzy, upscale look without forking over hundreds of dollars. We loved its ample card and cash storage compartments, its whimsical designs, and its durability over the three months we tested the Radley wallet.

The only hitch—click and add to cart if you see something you love desperately. Radley wallets turnover quickly.

$76 at Radley London (Save $52)

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