Looking for a high-end men's keyring.

June 19, 2013 8:12 AM

Where can I purchase a keyring for the modern gentleman?

I've found the valet keyrings by Tod's, and those are nice, and some hand-stamped ones on Etsy, and those are nice, but I'm looking for a truly distinctive, high-end men's keyring or keychain of some sort. I've checked out Barney's and Mr. Porter but haven't seen anything all that exceptional.

Well-executed hammered and rustic metals and leathers are especially welcome. Ordering from overseas just fine.

Thank you, fancy people!

posted by letahl to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (18 answers total)

I don't know what your aesthetic is, but these bottle hooks (made in the US, with high end leather) with split rings from Corter Leather are nice.
posted by cushie at 8:17 AM on June 19, 2013

This one from Dunhill is nice. Everything from Dunhill is nice.
posted by Capt. Renault at 8:22 AM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Defy's keyrings are awfully nice.
posted by julthumbscrew at 8:23 AM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

I wouldn't spit on a Louis Vuitton key holder, either.
posted by Capt. Renault at 8:29 AM on June 19, 2013

I can't search here at work, but Davidoff has some lovely cigar-cutter keyrings, as I recall.
posted by Capt. Renault at 8:32 AM on June 19, 2013

- Reindeer leather key bell
- There are tons of customizable options for key rings here.
- Paul Smith keyrings.
- Smythson key rings
posted by MuffinMan at 8:35 AM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I use Phigvel Makers leather key holder.
posted by kidbritish at 8:49 AM on June 19, 2013 [4 favorites]

I was here to say Paul Smith, too. Also, check Barney's and Bergdorf Goodman Men's.
posted by thinkpiece at 8:51 AM on June 19, 2013

My wife got me a nice sterling silver horseshoe keyring from Tiffany's.
posted by mkultra at 8:53 AM on June 19, 2013

Some of Tiffany's key rings are more masculine-looking. Like this and this. I have Tiffany money clip that I think is awesome.
posted by mullacc at 8:53 AM on June 19, 2013

(I have the first one mullacc linked to)
posted by mkultra at 8:59 AM on June 19, 2013

Best answer: Then there's the Hermès keyring, which has the added advantage of having a cool name: Double Jeu.
posted by Dragonness at 9:03 AM on June 19, 2013

I love the Buccellati keychains. They have like acorns, or walnuts, or all kinds of weird things, all made in silver. Surprisingly inexpensive! (As far as silver goes.) They're very solid and masculine to me.
posted by RJ Reynolds at 9:12 AM on June 19, 2013

I like (and my husband has) this Tiffany key ring.
posted by Night_owl at 9:46 AM on June 19, 2013

If slim practicality is as good as apparent luxury, I quite like this Kickstarter run, although it might not match your timeframe...
posted by acm at 11:44 AM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Mmmm, Tanner Goods.

Damn fine quality. They wear in beautifully.
posted by furnace.heart at 12:46 PM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I love the Wilson Keyring.

My daily keychain is outlined on my blog, after years of extensive research, these are the things that I wear every day.

I'm quite intrigued by this leather keyholder.

This DIY swiss army keyholder looks neat too, and could probably be made out of an old, classy scrimshawed pocketknife.
posted by Freen at 3:18 PM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]

Belatedly... check out Apolis, men's accessories and outerwear. Their boutique near downtown Los Angeles offered free iced tea and coffee to all browsers. Fancy I tell ya!
posted by spamandkimchi at 1:17 PM on June 23, 2013