# Dapper Tech Accessories West Elm's Gentlemen's Hardware iPad Case is Classically Elegant By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-ipad-case References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/mrk-gentlemans-hardware-ipad-case-d1921/?pkey=ccoworker-gifts) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products) This Gentlemen's Hardware [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case) case from home retailer [West Elm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hx-orthopaedicspecific-robotic-arm) embodies a classically elegant aesthetic. The sophisticated tech accessory is designed with the modern gent in mind and features a durable felt construction in grey along with a brown, vegan leather trim. This tech accessory is lined with nylon and is sold at a $49 rate. The sophisticated iPad case is a perfect gift for the gentleman in your life and is both a stylish and practical essential for the man on the go. This compact tablet cover fits [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve) iPad models and features a button closure. The case is shaped like a classic envelope and is as elegant as it is useful. The imported piece is presented in a kraft box that adds an artisan touch to one's gifts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elegant Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating high-end, stylish tech accessories. - **Durable Felt Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new materials and techniques for durable tech accessory construction. - **Artisan Gift Packaging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and artisanal packaging for tech accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating and selling high-end, aesthetically pleasing tech accessories through home retail platforms. - **Material Science:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new materials with enhanced durability and functionality for tech accessories. - **Packaging Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and visually appealing packaging designs for tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Tech Accessory Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-cable-wool-wrap.md) - [Dual-Material Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve.md) - [Luxury Leather Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-leather-slim-case.md) - [Briefcase-Style Tablet Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-flipbook-case.md) - [Balanced Lifestyle Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-x-ipad-case.md) - [Luxe Leather Laptop Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-organizer.md) - [Book-Inspired Tech Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-bookbook-caddysack.md) - [Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad.md) - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md)