The Find: eight functional iPhone 5 cases that are also stylish, playful and cool
The Find: eight functional iPhone 5 cases that are also stylish, playful and cool
Anyone who has felt the stomach-lurching anguish of dropping an iPhone and shattering the screen can appreciate the value of a well-made protective case. Happily, swift-moving retailers have already released a range of whimsical, stylish and sleek options for the iPhone 5—and, given that Apple’s latest starts at a whopping $700, we imagine demand is high. Here are our favourites, which range from cute to kickass.
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- For anyone looking for a personalized case, Casemate’s website has a handy tool that lets you upload images from a computer, Facebook or Instagram, lay them out on your phone and choose a complementary background colour. $40–$45 (U.S.).<br /> <a href="http://custom.case-mate.com/diy/devices/iphone-5-barely-there-custom-case">Buy it now »</a>
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- <div>Miniot is a Dutch company that makes carved wooden covers for Apple products. The iPhone 5 cases come in a range of different woods, but we like the mahogany best, for its luxurious boardroom connotations. $103 (U.S).</div><br /> <div><a href="https://www.miniot.com/webshop/?portlet=miniot&page=specifications">Buy it now »</a></div><br /> <div></div>
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- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- <div>The studs on Felony’s handmade cases are screwed in, not glued, and make it easy to identify your iPhone when fumbling through your purse. The high-quality silicone keeps its shape over time. $50.</div><br /> <div><a href="http://felonycase.bigcartel.com/product/black-case-with-silver-studs-iphone-5">Buy it now »</a></div>
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- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- Society 6 also collaborates with hundreds of artists to produce iPhone cases. The number of images to choose from is overwhelming, and the company also prints them onto canvas, stationery and clothing (in case you want to match your phone). $35 (U.S.).<br /> <a href="http://society6.com/product/Stil-life-with-mustard_iPhone-Case#9=124">Buy it now »</a></
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- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- Toronto-based company Gelaskin partners with award-winning illustrators and young artists on its cases, sharing a portion of every sale with the creator. This hard case (also available as an ultra-thin protective skin) is by Joan Saló, a Spanish artist who was inspired by notions of fleeting time. $34.95.<br /> <a href="http://www.gelaskins.com/store/phones/iPhone_5_hardcase/Monad">Buy it now »</a>
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- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- We think this silicone case is outrageously cute. However, if penguins aren’t your thing, Casemate also makes a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Bubbles-Cases.asp?">monkey,</a> a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Xing-Cases.asp">panda,</a> an <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Ellie-Cases.asp">elephant,</a> a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Peacock-Cases.asp">peacock,</a> a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Pinky-Cases.asp">flamingo,</a> a<a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Tigris-Cases.asp"> tiger,</a> a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Grizzly-Cases.asp">grizzly</a> and a <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Leafy-Cases.asp">giraffe.</a> $30 (U.S).<br /> <a href="http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Creatures/Case-Mate-iPhone-5-Creatures-Waddler-Cases.asp">Buy it now »</a><br />
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- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- X-Doria’s Cubit case has a shatterproof polycarbonate shell to protect your phone and removable silicone cubes to allow you to change the look whenever you want. With over a trillion possible combinations, you’re unlikely to run out of options. $29.99 (U.S.).<br /> <a href="http://shop.x-doria.com/products/cubit-2/409551">Buy it now »</a><br />
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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- This lightweight silicone case by Scosche latches on to almost any handlebar size (and securely enough that the company recommends it to trail riders). The headphone jack, speakers, mute switch and front camera are all left open for use. $29.99 (U.S.).<br /> <a href="http://www.scosche.com/consumer-tech/product/2629">Buy it now »</a><br />
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
- The Find: iPhone 5 cases
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See all the iPhone 5 cases »
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