# Chain Link Smartwatch Bands The Sacai Apple Watch Wristband Adds Designer Luxury to the Smartwatch By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-wristband References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/3/sacai-apple-watch-bands) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/apple-watch-16/accessoires.html?marques=sacai) Following Hermes' leather [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-smartwatch-bands) wristband, Japanese label [Sacai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smythson) has produced a designer wristband of its very own. The stylish smartwatch accessory features unique design elements and applies the brand's luxury aesthetic to the popular tech watch. Adding its signature style to the Apple Watch, Sacai designer Chitose Abe constructed a unique wristband that is reminiscent of a lush jewelry piece. The Sacai Apple Watch wristband is constructed out of stainless steel as well as leather. Both materials are joined together by the body, which gives the piece an overall eye-catching finish. This [luxury wristband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-product-line) is offered in silver as well as gold variations and can be picked up at select retailers across the globe. . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Smartwatch Accessories:** The trend of incorporating high-end design and materials into wearable tech accessories presents an opportunity for companies to offer premium add-ons for popular smartwatches like the Apple Watch. - **Designer Collaboration Smartwatch Bands:** Designer collaborations for smartwatch bands tap into enthusiasts' desire for unique, fashion-forward styles that challenge traditional tech accessory aesthetics. - **Mixed Material Smartwatch Bands:** The trend of combining multiple materials in smartwatch band construction provides opportunities for new, exciting designs that innovate on standard tech accessory fare. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can tap into the trend of luxury smartwatch accessories by creating high-end add-ons for popular smartwatches - **Technology:** Tech companies can collaborate with designers to produce stylish, mixed-material smartwatch bands that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can tap into the trend of mixed-material smartwatch bands by incorporating traditional jewelry-making techniques with technology to create innovative, fashion-forward wearable tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Luxury Smartwatch Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-11.md) - [Sleek Titanium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-ultra.md) - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md) - [Sleek Steel Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claustrum-persona.md) - [Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pride-edition-sport-band.md) - [High-Density Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band.md) - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md)