# Snazzy Smartphone Cases Hex's iPhone Cases Bring Fashion To Your Pocket By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex-iphone-cases References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/09/20/hex-announces-iphone-6-cases/) & [shophex](http://www.shophex.com/shop/collections/division-collection/division-focus-case-for-iphone-5) Come to think of it, the huge potential of iPhone cases as a fashion accessory hasn't really been tapped. iPhones are ubiquitous these days and most iPhone-users have cases that look drab or at the very best, sleek but not eye-catching. Considering you pull your phone out several times a day and it's something you often have out when you're on the street, why not invest in a fashionable iPhone case that helps both you and your iPhone look the part? That's where HEX's iPhone cases come in. This range of tastefully designed cases -- for iPhones 5, 5S and 6 -- don't just grant increased protection, but do so via beautiful custom-molded phone beds sheathed in charcoal waxed canvas. These sumptuous iPhone cases are available in numerous colorways that run the gamut from minimalist and mature to snazzy and eye-catching. At just $39.95, these iPhone cases represent excellent value for money seeing as how they will keep your phone protected from the elements *and* the fashion police. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashionable Smartphone Cases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartphone cases that combine fashion and functionality to appeal to style-conscious consumers. - **Custom-molded Phone Beds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop phone cases with custom-molded beds for a precise fit and maximum protection. - **Colorful and Eye-catching Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smartphone cases with a range of vibrant and attention-grabbing colorways to appeal to fashion-forward individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new market segment by introducing fashionable smartphone cases as a must-have accessory. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with electronic device manufacturers to develop custom-designed smartphone cases that enhance the user experience. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online marketplace specializing in curated collections of stylish smartphone cases from various designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Functional Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Luxe Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mujjo-iphone-cases.md) - [MagSafe Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case.md) - [Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-bounce-case.md) - [Floral-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases.md)