SecrID proves that even everyday carry can be an adventure in design and values. This Dutch company reinvented the wallet in the late 2000s with the idea that we needed a slim, secure way to carry cards instead of piles of cash. Founded by Dutch designers René van Geer and Marianne van Sasse van Ysselt (who had been running a design agency since the ’90s), SecrID launched its first cardholder in 2009 and quickly set a new standard for what a modern wallet could be. The ethos was “better design, better world” from the start: all SecrID wallets are made locally in the Netherlands using European-sourced materials, and they partner with social enterprises for assembly, providing fair jobs while keeping production quality super high. The wallets themselves are a triumph of engineering – with their patented one-motion card pop-up mechanism – and are built to last for years, not seasons. In fact, SecrID is so committed to longevity that they’ve opened over a thousand Care & Repair centers globally to help customers fix up their wallets and keep them going strong. It’s no surprise they’re a certified B Corp: sustainability and ethical practices inform every aspect of the business. SecrID has basically turned a pocket-sized item into a statement of conscious consumerism – all while keeping your cards safe and your style on point.
