# Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases Balenciaga Unveils the Bedazzled 'Glam Earpods Holder' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder References: [manofmany](https://manofmany.com/fashion/balenciaga-release-tech-accessories-dripping-sparkling-rhinestones?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/en-ca)  Spanish luxury fashion label [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds) has unveiled the 'Glam Earpods Holder,' a bedazzled [AirPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case1) case made from shiny brass dressed in dozens of [sparkling rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-swarovski-experience-2-earplugs). The release also includes a matching ring phone holder made from the same high-end materials. The Glam Earpods Holder comes with a detachable chain so users can wear the case over their shoulder rather than risk damaging it inside their pant pockets. In addition to an outrageous amount of rhinestones, the case features an engraved Balenciaga branding and snap-together feature for superior security. Balenciaga's new Glam Earpods Holder and matching phone ring holder are only being produced in limited quantities, making them exclusive collector's items. Of course, those interested in owning them will have to be willing to invest a substantial amount of money. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Tech Accessories:** There is an opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end accessories for tech products such as smartphones and earphones. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Creating limited edition or exclusive items can increase demand and generate buzz for luxury brands. - **Personalized Branding:** Personalized and engraved branding on luxury products can add exclusivity and prestige to brand image. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can expand their product lines to include high-end tech accessories to cater to the growing demand for luxury technology products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can collaborate with luxury fashion brands to create exclusive and high-end accessories for their products. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can incorporate tech products into their product offerings and create luxurious and stylish accessories for tech products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md) - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md) - [Opulent Crystal-Covered Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-swarovski-experience-2-earplugs.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Luxury Flower-Designed Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Horizon-Earbuds.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Haute Diamond-Studded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co.md) - [Intricately Artful Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case1.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md)