Let’s face it: Apple’s sleek and sexy iPad has become a coveted fashion accessory since arriving on the scene in April 2010. Almost immediately, top electronics accessory makers had a plethora of colorful and versatile iPad cases ready to roll. They were fine, functional, and …well, geeky looking. But the iPad was such a desirable accessory that its appeal reached well beyond the realms of nerdy computer types, and into the avenues of high fashion. The fashion world has come a long way in a year. Let’s look at three of the best designer iPad cases currently available for techfashionistas.
This Louis Vuitton ADT iPad case is the designer’s mogogram icon, brought to house the icon of the “Post PC Era” proclaimed by Apple CEO and founder, Steve Jobs. Little more than an expensive leather envelope, the LV designer iPad case is short on features. It doesn’t close. It doesn’t unfold. The only thing you can actually do with it is put the iPad in and then remove it when you want to use it. Would it be too much to ask for a little functionality? Maybe a model that can be propped up and actually used to view the iPad? For $390, you would think maybe this would be something anyone had thought of. But alas, no. This iPad case is all looks, no substance.
The Kouture favorite: Burberry, for iPad. This gorgeous, yellow leather work of art can only be Burberry. It costs $475, and zips smartly shut. Still no functionality, but at least you won’t have to worry about your precious iPad sliding out and crashing to the pavement. This particular iPad sleeve comes in a variety of colors, including red. Burberry also has crocodile textured leather iPad cases that start at $4,195, for those with a more decadent taste.
Finally, we have the sleek and stylish Gucci ipad sleeve case. The suede lining will keep your iPad snug and cozy, and thanks to a snap closure at the top, you won’t be afraid of losing your iPad to an unfortunate slip up. The Gucci iPad sleeve case comes in black (pictured,) red, tan, powder blue, and yellow. It costs $295, making it the most affordable high fashion iPad case in this feature article. In fact, compared with other designer cases for the iPad, it’s a real steal of a deal.
That’s it for this week’s high tech fashion break. Next week, we return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
