I would guess that your husband, if he's like most men, prefers function over form when it comes to a wallet. Give me a relatively thin bifold that hold all of my cards and provides convenient access to my ID, and I couldn't care less what name it has on the outside. I buy a new wallet about every two years, and I seldom spend over $25. I would not want my wife to buy me a wallet, as she'd likely pick out something nice looking that wasn't particularly functional.
I second the idea of buying at a local dept store that has a large selection (and keeping the receipt). If it's ultra high quality you're after, then I'd consider spending the extra money on having something hand-crafted by a local leatherworker.