# iPod Fashion The iSuit by Marks & Spencer By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isuit-by References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-460796/M-S-launches-revolutionary-iSuit.html) Personal electronics such as iPods and MP3's have become such an integral part of our lives that the advent of the *iSuit* seems like a foregone conclusion. Launched by the English company *[Marks & Spencer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-and-sleep)*, the black pinstripe iSuit comes with a “smart fabric” developed by the British technology company Eleksen that features a control pad for an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet)/MP3 player sewn into the left lapel. This control pad, which is attached to a cable that is sewn beneath the lining, allows the wearer to adjust the sound and skip to a favorite track. The control pad plugs into the iPod/MP3 and the lapels have loops to hold the earphone wires. The revolutionary suit is available in England and sells for £149 which is about $290. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Clothing:** The iSuit by Marks & Spencer demonstrates the trend of integrating technology into clothing for enhanced functionality. - **Wearable Tech:** The iSuit's control pad sewn into the lapel showcases the trend of incorporating wearable technology into everyday fashion. - **Fashion-tech Collaboration:** The partnership between Marks & Spencer and Eleksen highlights the trend of collaborations between fashion and technology companies to create innovative products like the iSuit. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore the potential of incorporating technology into clothing to create unique and marketable products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of iPod/MP3 controls into the iSuit presents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to expand their reach into the fashion market. - **Smart Textiles:** Companies specializing in smart fabrics and textiles can leverage the iSuit as an example of how their technology can be integrated into different applications beyond traditional wearables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury MP3 Player Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet.md) - [Future-Facing Suit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md)