Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Haute
Techcessories
High fashion gadget cases appeal to label-conscious consumers.
4.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Haute Techcessories trend?
Haute Techcessories: Although everyone may have the same tablet or phone, tech consumers know that one area they can differentiate themselves is their gadget cases. Because couture fashion consumers love labels and high-end designer products, meeting the need of this market group is as simple as a designer extending his product line to include tech accessories. From Louis Vuitton to Marc Jacobs, fashion houses are joining in on the techcessories craze.
Trend themes
Themes within the Haute Techcessories trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
High-end Designer Tech Accessories
Fashion designers extending product lines to tech accessories to meet the needs of label-conscious gadget users.
02
Luxury Leather Goods for Electronics
Luxurious covers for tech gadgets are now made of high-quality animal skins, adding sophistication and elegance to the devices.
03
Vintage and Retro-Inspired Tech Accessories
Tech accessories are getting a fashion-forward update with vintage and retro-inspired designs that add unique style to gadgets.
Industry implications
What the Haute Techcessories trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion and Luxury Goods
Fashion and luxury brands producing high-end designer tech accessories to meet the growing demand for sophisticated and label-conscious gadget users.
For
Leather Goods
Luxury leather goods companies creating covers and cases for gadgets using high-quality animal skins to offer stylish protection for devices.
For
Retail and Consumer Electronics
Retailers and consumer electronics companies partnering with luxury brands and designers to offer exclusive high-end tech accessories for their customers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Haute Techcessories
Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity68%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Haute Techcessories trend
8 featured examples from Feb 16 to Dec 21, 2011CategoryTech
Vintage Tablet Cases
The Duchess Cases by Helek are Inspired by Granny Wallets
The fashion accessories industry can leverage the trend of vintage tablet cases to offer unique and stylish products for consumers seeking a blend of fashion and technology.
CategoryLuxury
Couture Phone Cases
The BlackBerry Holder by Alexander McQueen is the New Chic Cell Protector
Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of designer phone cases by partnering with designers and artists to create unique phone cases that complement their fashion lines.
CategoryLuxury
High-Fashion Tablet Sheaths
The Gucci iPhone & iPad Cases Add Elegance to Gadgets
The luxury fashion industry can explore partnerships with tech companies to create premium, fashion-forward accessories for electronic devices, like the Gucci iPhone & iPad Cases.
CategoryTech
Luxe Leather Tablet Covers
Raymond Hau iPad Cases Range From Black Ostrich to Lizard Leather
Companies in the fashion and accessories industry can tap into the growing demand for high-end tech accessories like tablet covers made from exotic and luxurious materials for tab…
CategoryTech
Studded Tablet Protectors
The Christian Louboutin Cris Case Boasts a Leopard Pony Aesthetic
The fashion industry has an opportunity to tap into the tech accessories market and partner with technology companies to create stylish and functional products.
CategoryLuxury
Posh Tablet Pouches
The Dolce & Gabbana Sequined Leather iPad Case is a Sumptuous Safe Keeper
The fashion and luxury industry can explore the potential of creating exclusive tablet accessories to cater to the growing demand for fashionable tech products.
CategoryArt & Design
Illustrious Ipad Cases
The Jimmy Choo iPad Case Adds a Bit of Style to Your Tech
Fashion accessory companies can expand their product lines to include high-end tech accessories that have the same level of style and luxury as their traditional products.
CategoryArt & Design
High-Fashion Tech Accessories
The Classy Louis Vutton iPhone 4 Cases Add Luxury to Smartphones
Fashion retailers can explore the integration of technology into their products by developing high-fashion tech accessories like the Louis Vutton iPhone 4 cases.
