Fashion Math: Is A Prada Wallet Worth The Same Amount As A High-End Handbag?

Your wallet gets a lot of play. You don’t change it as frequently as your handbag, and you grab it every day, but is it worth the same price as a high-end handbag? This Prada Zip Around Saffiano Leather Wallet ($520) is made in Italy, not China, with textured leather that can withstand a lot of wear and still look great. This wallet also has an all around zip closure, so you don’t have to worry about your most prized possessions spilling into your handbag. If you are still thinking of buying a pleather wallet, maybe these hard numbers will convince you. Check out the fashion math:

If you use this wallet everyday for a year–which you will– it’s about the same price as a bottle of water. And this Prada wallet is so beautiful, you might skip out on carrying a handbag on a quick run to the store.

See what else is worth the cash in our fashion math section, then work on sprucing up your undergarments with the best cheap underwear and the best bras.