Don't fold your faith in the humble wallet

Don't believe the hype, guys. Despite the unrelenting efforts of China's e-commerce giants to turn the whole planet into one huge mobile payment playground, the humble wallet remains an essential accouterment for real men.

Of course, if you happen to be one of those free spirits who would rather carry a purse, be my guest. All the more room to pack your makeup and cupcake recipes, big fella.

A wallet is like a miniature filing cabinet to organize the stuff that's worth organizing, right? Stuff like money and receipts. Credit and debit cards. Licenses. Maybe a photo or two of former girlfriends. I still carry a snapshot of a Korean cutie who stole my heart 10 years ago. Every time I look at it, I'm reminded that she might have been the perfect soul mate... if only she'd been five years younger and had a bit more money.