# Chic-Street Boomboxes Paul Smith x LASONiC i931 Gives Amplifiers a High Fashion Twist By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-x-lasonic-i931 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/11/paul-smith-x-lasonic-i931x-boombox/) & [samplekickz](http://www.samplekickz.com/2011/11/pre-order-paul-smith×lasonic-i931x-boom-box/) Much like Karl Lagerfeld, Paul Smith is another designer who has dabbled in product designs outside of fashion, so I suppose it was only natural that he tried out music with the Paul Smith x LASONiC i931. [Retro with a modern twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) is what comes to mind when describing the Paul Smith x LASONiC i931 boombox. The overall design is pretty close to what you would have seen carried around in the 80s, but of course this is much smaller. The i931 has a crisp, white design with a touch of Paul Smith’s [multicolor trademark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-bt) seen in many of his clothes and accessories. The front has an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker) dock that controls the MP3 player through an LCD display and it has AM/FM radio integrated into it as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion-tech Integration:** The collaboration between Paul Smith and LASONiC to create a fashion-forward boombox demonstrates an opportunity for the fashion and technology industries to create more integrated products. - **Retro-modern Designs:** The i931 boombox combines a retro design with modern technology, indicating a potential for other industries to combine vintage aesthetics with contemporary innovations. - **Compact Audio Devices:** As the i931 is a smaller version of traditional boomboxes, there may be a trend towards more compact audio devices that have the same features as larger products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** This collaboration between Paul Smith and LASONiC represents an opportunity for the fashion industry to branch out into technology and electronics. - **Technology:** The integration of an iPod dock and LCD display into the i931 boombox presents an opportunity for the technology industry to create more versatile audio devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The creation of the i931 boombox underscores a potential trend for smaller and more compact consumer audio devices that don't compromise on design or features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songbook.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Nostalgic Album Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km5-cp1.md) - [Luxe Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-beats.md) - [Bold Colorful Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-jepson.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Colorful Portable Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-players-1.md)