Introducing iPhone Pocket: A Beautiful Way to Wear and Carry iPhone
Apple’s latest accessory collaboration with ISSEY MIYAKE transforms how you carry your iPhone — unveiling a 3D-knitted wearable “pocket” for your smartphone and essentials.
1. What is the iPhone Pocket?
In a surprising yet fashion-forward move, Apple has unveiled the iPhone Pocket — a limited-edition accessory developed in collaboration with Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE. The iPhone Pocket is designed to work with “any iPhone” and carries the aesthetic ambition of a wearable fashion piece rather than just a protective accessory. Apple describes it as “a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone.”
Crafted in Japan using a singular 3D-knitted structure, the iPhone Pocket draws inspiration from the concept of “a piece of cloth.” It features a ribbed, open knit that fully encloses the iPhone yet allows glimpses of its display when stretched.
2. Design & Collaboration: Apple meets ISSEY MIYAKE
2.1 Design ethos
Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE share a common design philosophy: craftsmanship, simplicity, and user-centric elegance. As Apple's VP of Industrial Design, Molly Anderson explains:
“This clever extra pocket exemplifies those ideas … its colour palette was intentionally designed to mix and match with all our iPhone models and colours.”Meanwhile, ISSEY MIYAKE design director Yoshiyuki Miyamae described the iPhone Pocket as exploring “the joy of wearing iPhone in your own way.”
2.2 Materials, construction & aesthetic
The iPhone Pocket uses a unique 3D-knitted textile construction — a one-piece knit that adapts to the shape of the iPhone and its contents. The open knit design allows users to “peek” at the device screen while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of a fashion accessory. The overall aesthetic is minimalist yet expressive, designed for wrists, bags or cross-body wear. Eight colour options are offered for the short-strap version (lemon, mandarin, purple, pink, peacock, sapphire, cinnamon, black) and three colours for the long-strap version (sapphire, cinnamon, black). Both short and long strap versions accommodate any iPhone model and even other pocketable items.
3. Features & Usage Scenarios
While the iPhone Pocket is not a protective case or shock absorber, its core selling proposition is wearable convenience and fashion-forward utility. Here are key usage aspects:
- Wear it handheld, tied onto a bag or as a cross-body strap — the long-strap version allows shoulder or body wear.
- The open knit fabric expands for additional pocketables like AirPods, cards or other essentials.
- Colour-coordinated to match iPhone models, enabling personal style combinations.
- A design-forward alternative to traditional smartphone pouches or protective cases that emphasises fashion over rugged protection.
This shift signifies Apple’s growth into lifestyle accessories beyond typical protective cases — an elevated accessory with designer provenance and limited-edition appeal.
4. Pricing, Availability & Markets
Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE will release the iPhone Pocket on Friday, 14 November 2025, through select Apple Store locations and online via Apple.com in France, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and the U.S. Pricing is as follows:
| Version | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Short-strap version | $149.95 |
| Long-strap version (cross-body) | $229.95 |
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5. Market Reaction & Media Coverage
The iPhone Pocket announcement has triggered a mixture of admiration and surprise across tech and fashion media. Some outlets laud its design pedigree and collaboration with ISSEY MIYAKE, while others question its high price versus functionality.
For example, TechRadar describes it as “a limited-edition wearable pocket for your iPhone … and it’s not cheap.” Business Insider highlights how this accessory revives Apple’s earlier quirky accessory heritage. Coverage also emphasises nostalgic links to the iconic iPod Socks of the early 2000s — Apple’s fashion-forward accessory experiments.
6. Strategic Significance for Apple
The launch of the iPhone Pocket is not just a novelty — it signals strategic moves by Apple in several dimensions:
- Brand extension into luxury lifestyle accessories: By collaborating with a high-fashion brand, Apple positions itself beyond tech toward curated fashion pieces.
- Accessory ecosystem diversification: Traditional smartphone cases are commoditised; the iPhone Pocket is premium-priced and limited edition, boosting accessory margins.
- Design-heritage reinforcement: The tie-up with ISSEY MIYAKE — the designer behind Steve Jobs’ iconic black turtleneck — strengthens Apple’s design narrative.
- Holiday season premium offering: The accessory arrives just ahead of the holiday shopping period, aimed at early adopters and fashion-centric buyers.
Given Apple’s already expansive iPhone accessory business, the iPhone Pocket can serve as both a branding tool and commercial experiment in fashion-tech convergence.
7. Design & Sustainability Considerations
Apple emphasises the craftsmanship of the iPhone Pocket — the knit is constructed in Japan and designed to be adaptable for all iPhone sizes. While not marketed for rugged protection, the material choice reflects a sustainable textile approach rather than plastic or leather. The open knit design allows flexibility and reuse for other pocketable items, aligning with Apple’s broader environmental goals of reducing waste and promoting material innovation.
8. Comparisons & Competitor Landscape
While many third-party accessory makers offer cross-body iPhone pouches, few luxury brands partner directly with Apple for official accessories. This places the iPhone Pocket in a unique niche — somewhere between fashion bag and tech accessory.
The only close parallel is Apple’s own earlier accessory experiments (e.g., iPod Socks). Third-party brands such as Hermes have collaborated with Apple on Apple Watch bands, but not for iPhone carry wearables. The iPhone Pocket thus sets a new benchmark in how we think about smartphone carry.
9. Consumer Considerations: Is it for You?
For prospective buyers, here are some factors to weigh:
- Style vs. protection: If you prioritise rugged phone protection or waterproofing, this is likely not the right choice — it’s fashion-forward carry rather than defence.
- Price premium: At $149.95 to $229.95, the cost rivals many compact bags — which may limit mass appeal.
- Compatibility: Works with any iPhone model, and the color-matching allows synergy with phone colour.
- Use-cases: Ideal for minimalists, fashion-aware users, urban commuters who prefer wearable carry, and those who value brand design collaborations.
10. Launch Timeline & Global Roll-out
The iPhone Pocket becomes available on 14 November 2025 at select flagship Apple Stores worldwide and via apple.com in the initial launch countries: U.S., UK, France, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Greater China. Apple emphasises limited quantities, boosting exclusivity appeal. Pre-orders open early, and in-store availability will vary by region and colour. Fashion-centric users are encouraged to act fast.
11. Holiday Season & Accessory Market Implications
Arriving just before the 2025 holiday shopping season, the iPhone Pocket is positioned as a premium accessory gift for Apple fans and fashion-centric consumers. Apple’s accessory business stands to benefit from this limited-edition drop, which may drive early adopter hype, social media spotlighting and high-margin sales.
The accessory market has increasingly leaned toward lifestyle and fashion integration. With smartphone ownership near saturation, companies are turning to accessories and wearables for growth. The iPhone Pocket is emblematic of that shift.
12. Conclusion
The iPhone Pocket represents Apple’s move into high-fashion accessory collaborations and wearable carry solutions. Created with ISSEY MIYAKE, it blends minimalist design, textile innovation and smartphone utility. While the price and limited availability place it in a niche market, the publicity, design narrative and premium positioning give it significant branding value for Apple and the accessory sector.
Whether you view it as a stylish statement piece or a curious experiment in smartphone carry, the iPhone Pocket invites us to ask: how will we carry our phones in the future? For fashion-aware Apple consumers, the answer may now be around the neck or draped on the body, rather than in the pocket.
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