# Couture Phone Holders Karl Lagerfeld Puts Your Mobile at Hand's Reach By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-lagerfeld-gloves-fall-2009 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/F2009RTW-KLAGERFELD?viewall=true) Karl Lagerfeld has made the black glove fashionably functional as a mobile phone holder. Shown in his collection for Fall 2009, this ultra-supple leather [fingerless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-outfit) wonder has an [integrated strap to hold your mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sling) as a chic accessory. There’s a bit of a James Bond feel to it, don’t you think? Lagerfeld also drew attention to the wrist in this collection with intricate filigree metal cuffs and [arm warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer) made of both lace and scrunched leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Phone Accessories:** Opportunity to create stylish and functional phone holders as fashion accessories. - **Functional Fashion:** Opportunity to combine fashion and functionality in unique and innovative ways. - **Integrating Technology Into Fashion:** Opportunity to seamlessly integrate technology devices into fashion items. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create fashionable phone holders and other tech accessories. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore functional fashion designs that combine style and utility. - **Technology Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new ways of seamlessly integrating technology into fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-phone-holder.md) - [Y2K Beaded Phone Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-ting.md) - [Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-v-purse.md) - [Adjustable Phone Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sling.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md) - [High-Fashion Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-flip-5s.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Powder Compact Phone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-tilburys-phone-grip.md) - [Snap-On Phone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-balm-holder.md)