# Custom Leather Smartwatch Straps The Lliaon Apple Watch Leather Bands are Designed by Users By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bands References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/leather-apple-watch-bands-designed/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lliaon-custom-color-matched-apple-watch-bands) The smartwatch is slowly but surely becoming more popular and new services and products like the Lliaon Apple Watch Leather Bands are coming about to offer [aftermarket modifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rocky-point-band). Currently funding on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-wh-battery), the straps start at just $35 and offer users the ability to choose between 18 different colors to truly stand out from other Apple Watch users. Users can pick and choose different combinations of leather, stitching and hardware to get the exact strap they want to suit their individual style. The Lliaon Apple Watch Leather Bands are crafted from genuine raw leather that will allow them to age depending on the usage of the wearer. Moreover, they feature the same steel used to make the Apple Watch itself to increase the match when installed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization of Smartwatch Straps:** Opportunity for companies to offer customizable smartwatch straps to cater to individual style and preferences. - **Aftermarket Modifications for Smartwatches:** Emerging market for third-party accessories that allow users to personalize and enhance the functionality of their smartwatches. - **Aging Process of Raw Leather:** Growing demand for products made from genuine raw leather that develop a unique patina over time. ### Where This Applies - **Smartwatch Accessories:** Companies can develop and market accessories like custom smartwatch straps to enhance the user experience. - **Fashion and Personalization:** Fashion brands and retailers can tap into the trend of personalized smartwatch accessories to offer unique and on-trend options to consumers. - **Luxury Leather Goods:** Opportunity for luxury leather goods manufacturers to create high-end and customizable smartwatch straps for discerning consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md) - [Premium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Sleek Watch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-apple.md) - [Plant-Based Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclassic-apple-watch-band.md) - [Practical Comfort-Focused Watch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-band1.md) - [Refined Weatherproof Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-watch-strap.md) - [Sci-Fi 80s Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobyfox-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sleek Titanium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-ultra.md) - [Luxurious Smart Watch Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-product-line.md)