# Vintage-Patterned Phone Protecters These SWASH London iPhone Case are Old-School Chic By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swash-london-iphone-case References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Swash/All) & [swash](http://www.swash.co.uk/) Full of vintage charm and adorable details, these SWASH London iPhone cases are sure to be a hit with fashionistas. The British creative collective is known for its [hand-drawn style and imaginative art-like designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-martina-calvi-collection). The brand is a collaborative effort between designers Sarah Swash and Toshio Yamanaka. Designed to fit with any standard iPhone 4, these statement-setting cases are sure to have people staring and asking "where did you get that?" Many of the scarf-like prints feature a quirky little whippet dog named Candy, who has become an icon to the label's designs. Regal ribbons, decorative clocks and [organic floral motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xline-floral-series) are also highlighted in these high-tech accessories. [Designer smartphone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-cases) have grown in popularity over the last few years as fashion-forward consumers continue to demand stylish protectors. The SWASH London iPhone cases are brimming with whimsical and charming images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Phone Cases:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for fashion-forward smartphone accessories with unique vintage-inspired designs. - **Hand-drawn Phone Case Designs:** Chance for artists and designers to create hand-drawn phone cases that appeal to fashionistas looking for unique and artistic accessories. - **Whimsical Smartphone Accessories:** Market potential for quirky and imaginative smartphone accessories that feature whimsical motifs and characters, catering to consumers who want to stand out with their phone cases. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory companies can expand their product lines to include vintage-inspired phone cases, offering consumers stylish and unique options to protect their smartphones. - **Design and Art:** Designers and artists can collaborate with smartphone case manufacturers to create hand-drawn designs that appeal to fashion-forward consumers seeking artistic and unique phone accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for smartphone accessory manufacturers to tap into the growing market of consumers who want smartphone cases that are not only functional but also whimsical and eye-catching. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Thematic Floral-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-series-phone-cases.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Artisanal Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-london-iphone-leather-case.md) - [Western-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-noir.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Craft-Aesthetic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-martina-calvi-collection.md)