# Luggage-Inspired Luxe Headphones RIMOWA Joins Bang & Olufsen for the Beoplay H9i Headphones By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-h9i References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/rimowa-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-h9i-headphone-release) & [rimowa](https://www.rimowa.com/us/en/bang-olufsen-page.html) Luxe luggage creators [RIMOWA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8) works in collaboration with tech company [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h100) to create the [Beoplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-lunar-new-year-2023-collection) H9i headphones catered for travel purposes. The limited edition piece raises the standards for luxe technology made up of high-quality materials. The Beoplay H9i is constructed from genuine leather and anodized aluminum and notably, it is packaged in an aluminum case with ribbed details. The ribbed accent recalls RIMOWA's signature exterior of its luggage design, done up in the classic light gray color. It functions with wireless technology and has noise-canceling components with additional features including the touch-sensitive right earcup -- this enables music control by swiping or tapping. The Beoplay H9i headphones are set to launch on April 15th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxe Technology:** Creating high-quality technology products with premium materials for a luxurious user experience. - **Travel-inspired Design:** Incorporating elements of travel and luggage design into tech products to cater to frequent travelers. - **Wireless and Touch-sensitive Controls:** Utilizing wireless technology and touch-sensitive controls to enhance user convenience and interaction with tech products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Technology:** Opportunity for luxury brands to expand into the tech market by creating premium and stylish gadgets. - **Luggage and Travel Accessories:** Exploration of partnerships between luggage and travel accessory brands with tech companies to create innovative and functional products. - **Audio and Headphone Industry:** Integration of innovative features and travel-inspired design in headphones to attract tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Repairable Stylish Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h100.md) - [Repairable Luxury Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md) - [Luxurious Luggage Team-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8.md) - [Grooved Aluminum Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5.md) - [Lime-Colored Special Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-ex-atelier-editions.md) - [Collaborative Leather Luxe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md-mh40-headphones.md) - [Luxury Suitcase Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md)