# Elegant Smartphone Shells The Case Mate Luxe Collection for iPhone 5 Features Sumptuous Designs By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-10-07 | Updated 2012-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-mate-luxe-collection-for-iphone-5 References: [case-mate](http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Madison-Quilted-Case.asp) The Case Mate Luxe Collection for iPhone 5 is the perfect accessory to show off your brand new piece of top-of-the-line technology. If you are one of the lucky few who have already snagged themselves the latest and greatest [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) iPhone 5, you’re going to be in the market to [protect your valuable asset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-cases). However, a case is just as much about the design as it is about the protection. You don’t buy a brand new phone to cover it with something you wouldn’t be caught dead sporting. The Case Mate Luxe Collection for iPhone 5 has a sumptuous look and beautiful materials that are perfect for the fashionista in all of us. Between the beautiful [quilted black leather case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-london-iphone-leather-case) and the dark ash wood case, your iPhone 5 will be beautifully bundled and safely protected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Smartphone Cases:** Designing smartphone cases that are both protective and stylish, catering to the fashion-conscious consumer. - **Luxury Materials for Phone Accessories:** Using high-end materials such as quilted leather and dark ash wood in the design of smartphone cases, adding a touch of elegance. - **Customized Phone Protection:** Offering personalized smartphone cases with unique designs and materials that allow users to showcase their individual style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Exploring the intersection of fashion and technology by creating stylish smartphone cases that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Providing luxury smartphone accessories made from premium materials, targeting affluent consumers with a taste for high-end products. - **Personalized Gifts:** Catering to a niche market by offering customizable smartphone cases as unique and personalized gifts for tech-savvy individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Luxe Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-leather-wallet-case.md) - [Celebratory Supercar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobili-lamborghini-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [MagSafe Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case.md) - [Floral-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case1.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md)