# Jean-Inspired Ear Gear The Urbanears Plattan Denim Headphones are a Comfortable Take on Audio By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-headphones References: [techshout](http://www.techshout.com/gadgets/2012/03/urbanears-plattan-denim-edition-headphones-let-out/) & [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/denim-urbanears) [Urbanears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-tip), the Stockholm-based audio accessories company, has announced an upcoming pair of denim headphones sure to be loved well beyond casual Fridays. Like many of Urbanears products, the pair is a much-adored take on [functional music accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h100). The denim pair, priced at $80, are a little steeper than other similar products from the Pattan line, but stand out from an already unique collection. Down to the cord, which features a fabric lining, the denim headphones are uniformly decked out in a classic indigo shade. Using a widely worn and iconic inspiration, the jean earphones are sure to connect with more than a few denim lovers. Urbanears headphones are known for their functionality and feature a [collapsable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightwear-headphones-hp1). That kind of user-friendly thinking paired with a lovable fabric is an unstoppable force. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Denim Audio Accessories:** The use of denim material in audio accessories could create a new market niche and provide consumers with fashion-forward audio solutions. - **User-friendly Audio Design:** Headphone designs that prioritize collapsability without sacrificing sound quality could disrupt the audio accessories industry. - **Iconic-inspired Audio Design:** Drawing design inspiration from well-loved and recognizable icons, like denim, could create a more emotional connection with consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Accessories:** The audio accessories industry could benefit from incorporating fashionable and functional materials in their product offerings. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers might leverage collaborations with audio accessory companies to create co-branded products and tap into new markets. - **Tech Manufacturing:** Tech manufacturing companies might benefit from incorporating fashion-forward designs and user-friendly features in their audio accessory offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barely-There Earbud Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanista-copenhagen.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km5-lightwear-headphones-hp1.md) - [Haute Fashion House Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-ateliers-horizons.md) - [Collaborative Technical Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-x-hiddenny-headphones.md) - [Unexpected Artful Headphone Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1.md) - [80s Retro-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesley-headphones.md) - [Retro Era Wooden Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-eh11.md) - [60s-Inspired Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mh40-wireless-applied-art-forms.md) - [Wireless Ergonomic Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boo-tip.md)