# Crystal-Studded Phablet Cases Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 Cases Are Encrusted with Swarovski Crystals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-note-3-cases References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/gadgets/samsung-note-3-swarovski-covers.html) & [samsungmobilepress](http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2014/02/04/Samsung-partners-with-Swarovski-at-Mercedes-Benz-Fashion-Week-1) During New York Fashion Week, there were a lot of new looks debuted, including some brand new Galaxy Note 3 cases from [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-accessories), completely decked out in sparkly [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection) crystals. The release of these special edition cases at NYFW cleverly promotes Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 3 as the must-have accessory for Spring. The blinged-out Swarovski phone cases include three darkly-colored versions in Jet Black, Crystal Metallic Silver and Crystal Metallic Blue. The fashion-conscious phone cases come with matching bracelets and will be available exclusively at Swarovski’s flagship location in Manhattan for a limited time. The cases and matching bracelets go for about $300, offering a super glam way to dress yourself as well as your tech. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crystal-studded Phablet Cases:** The trend of incorporating high-end crystals into phone cases creates an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to collaborate with tech companies for exclusive accessory lines. - **Fashion-tech Collaboration:** The combination of fashion and technology creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for collaboration between fashion brands and tech companies to create stylish and functional accessories. - **Blinged-out Tech Accessories:** The demand for sparkly and glamorous tech accessories opens up opportunities for companies to create unique and luxurious phone cases that cater to fashion-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** The trend of incorporating crystals into phone cases provides an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to expand into tech accessories and reach a wider audience. - **Tech:** The demand for stylish and high-end phone cases creates an opportunity for tech companies to partner with fashion brands and offer exclusive accessory lines. - **Fashion:** The collaboration between fashion and technology for stylish tech accessories presents an opportunity for fashion brands to diversify their product offerings and appeal to tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Crystal-Adorned Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-collection.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-accessories.md) - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md) - [Stocking Stuffer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech21.md)