With the advent of smartphones, a whole new genre has opened up for accessories designers. Instead of being just a thing that holds a gadget, smartphone cases have become an accessory in their own right. Designers are branching-out from the traditional functional rubber sleeves that we all know and recognize, and spreading their design wings in many new directions. This is no more evident than with the brand-new Apple iPhone 6, which has spurred a whole new crop of fresh designs. If you’ve recently jumped on the iPhone 6 bandwagon and are looking to upgrade the look of your iPhone case to something a bit more chic, here are two of our top picks from the new season.
Rebecca Minkoff Botanical Floral Wristlet - $45
This multifunctional wristlet is essentially a wallet-like clutch with space for a little money and a few credit cards; perfect for carrying inside a larger tote bag so that you can just grab it and go when you don’t want to have to carry a huge bag with you. The case also folds over so that you can stand the phone up for a hands-free display — perfect for watching videos or listening to podcasts and music!
The Caseen ViVi - $25
Caseen’s clutch like wristlet, in addition to being incredibly attractive to look at, is arguably the best value in a handbag-quality iPhone case. In addition to the iPhone 6, the Caseen fits many other popular varieties of smartphones. It has more room than your average iPhone wristlet, making carrying multiple credit cards and cash a breeze — there are even separate compartments for bills and cash.
