# Minimalist MC Headphones Fragment design x Beats by Dre Brings New Looks for Fans By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-03 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragment-design-x-beats-by-dre References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/02/fragment-design-x-beats-by-dr-dre-headphones/) & [beatsbydre](http://www.beatsbydre.com/) So far the Dr. Dre department from Monster has been pretty busy and with the recently unveiled fragment design x [Beats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-1) by Dre, they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Last time it was illest who put their own spin on the Beats by Dre headphones, this time it’s fragment design. The new look is a lot more subtle than the previous collaboration. Instead of spots and colors, the fragment design x Beats by Dre goes for a monochromatic look with stripes running through either side and the now-iconic Beats by Dre logo on top. The Beats lettering has been given the blue and white treatment as well, but other than that, not much has changed. On the tech side of things, expect the same [noise cancellation capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-headphone), loud bass and crisp sounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monochromatic Headphone Designs:** Opportunity for innovation in creating minimalist and sleek designs for headphones - **Collaborations in Audio Industry:** Opportunity for partnerships between headphone manufacturers and fashion brands/designers - **Enhanced Noise Cancellation Technology:** Opportunity to develop advanced noise cancellation technology for headphones ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity to collaborate with fashion brands in creating stylish headphones - **Fashion and Design:** Opportunity to enter the audio industry through collaborations with headphone manufacturers - **Technology and Electronics:** Opportunity to enhance noise cancellation technology in headphones ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Art Studio-Collaborative Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futura-laboratories-1.md) - [Artist-Designed Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melody-ehsani-1.md) - [Co-Branded Gamer Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-minecraft-beats-solo-4.md) - [Sleek Nostalgia-Influenced Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stussy-and-beats.md) - [Minimalist Collaboration Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-x-brain-dead-tracks-headphones.md) - [Playful Designer-Enhanced Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-melody-ehsani-powerbeats-pro.md) - [AI-Expoloring Headphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbeats-pro-2.md) - [Collaborative Audio Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-and-brain-dead.md) - [Feminine Bow-Adorned Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-x-beats-solo-4.md)