# Militaristic Designer Covers Glam Up Your Mobile With the Bathing Ape iPhone Case By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-ape-iphone-case References: [overhours](http://www.overhours.com/?p=5921) & [bape](http://bape.com/) Those looking to decorate their smarphones with a unique cover can look forward to the upcoming Bathing Ape [iPhone 4 cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-cases). The clothing brand will be releasing a collection of mobile covers that will be available on Gizmobies. The cases feature the trademark [militaristic camouflage design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags) with the [Bape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-boot) logo imprinted on the back. Look out for the Bathing Ape iPhone 4 case available in different colors on February 11th, 2011. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Militaristic Mobile Covers:** The rise of Bape iPhone cases signals a new trend for militaristic mobile covers that could see other fashion brands jumping on board with their own take on camo-inspired designs. - **Custom Mobile Accessories:** As consumers look to personalize their tech, businesses can tap into the demand for custom mobile accessories by offering unique designs and custom printing services. - **Fashion-tech Collaborations:** The collaboration between fashion brands and tech companies can open up a new avenue for innovation in mobile phone accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can start creating their own line of custom smartphone cases to cater to a growing market of consumers who want to personalize their devices. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessory industry can innovate their products by collaborating with fashion labels and designers to create unique and customizable protective cases for mobile devices. - **Printing Services:** Businesses that provide custom printing services can expand their reach by offering design services for phone cases, capturing a growing market of consumers who want to showcase their personal style through their mobile accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Flower-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-yohji-yamamoto-2.md) - [Neo-Expressionist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-1.md) - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md)