At the most recent Apple event, the tech giant lived up to its reputation as the most fashionable of computer and gadget makers by announcing a leather Apple Watch band created in collaboration with Hermes.
The leather Apple Watch band will come in three varieties, with the only reveal so far being a wrap-around tan leather strap. Hermes has also collaborated with Apple on a watch face to accompany the leather Apple Watch band. Although pricing has not yet been announced, the Apple smart watch is not lightly priced as it stands, and this Hermes leather Apple Watch will certainly be a luxury item.
In addition to the Hermes leather Apple Watch band, Apple announced a variety of new smartwatch bands, including a Product Red edition and gold and rose gold versions of the Apple Watch Sport.
High-Fashion Smartwatches
This Leather Apple Watch Band is a Sophisticated Hermes Creation
Trend Themes
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