I’m a fashion designer – ‘phonecore’ is the new style trend you’ve never heard of… but need to know about
A QUIRKY new fashion aesthetic has been developed – called ‘Phonecore’.
Fashion Week designer Sinead Gorey teamed up with a mobile maker to create The Phonecore Collection.
It includes a pair of ‘Screen shades’ – sunglasses, with vertical frames and lenses shaped like a mobile phone.
While the ‘Mobile backpack’ is a 3D-printed undersized backpack designed only to house a smartphone.
The semi-transparent backpack builds on the ever-popular trend of the mini bag but puts the phone in the front seat.
And the ‘Phonecore belt’ comes in a toolkit-style, featuring a pouch for your phone, making it the ultimate utilitarian addition to someone’s fit.
Lars Silberbauer, from Human Mobile Devices (HMD), which collaborated on the project to launch its new HMD Pulse Pro device, said: “We are so excited to unveil this unique Phonecore collection designed by Sinead Gorey.
“People no longer want their smartphones to only be state-of-the-art pieces of technology but also to be fashion statements.
“The device has a distinctive normcore revival aesthetic that makes it a great accessory to any wardrobe.
“It also represents affordable luxury, as we don’t believe that quality should be out of reach for anybody.”
The items in the HMD x Sinead Gorey ‘Phonecore’ collection are designed to be paired with a wide variety of apparel and other fashion ‘cores’, but the items’ colour-blocking lends itself particularly well to the normcore 2.0 aesthetic and monochromatic outfits.
Fashion designer Sinead Gorey said: “Our Phonecore collection perfectly demonstrates the coming together of tech and fashion.
“Each accessory boasts a 70s space age future feeling with art-deco references and modern technology at its heart.
“For me it’s clear the intersection of fashion and technology is only going to lead to more industry innovations with wearable accessories at the forefront.”
Hottest trends for Spring/Summer 2024
Fabulous' Fashion Editor, Clemmie Fieldsend has shared the biggest trends on the high street and runway this Spring/Summer.
SHORTS
I know, shorts for summer. Groundbreaking. But you’ll be seeing them everywhere this year, from micro hotpants to long, Bermuda styles in denim to tailoring and everything in between they’re a must have for every occasion.
WHITE
White usually goes hand-in-hand with your summer holidays but whether you’re in the UK or abroad you’ll be seeing an abundance of head-to-toe white looks.
The high street is already a, erm, white wash with the trend that includes shoes and accessories.
HIGH SHINE
Beit metallics or sequins, for 2024 sparkle isn’t just for Christmas.
Expect to see shimmering looks at festivals, weddings or even a barbeque in your neighbours back garden teamed with block brights or simple whites.
BAGGY BOTTOMS
Wide leg and loose jeans have gripped our wardrobes from autumn to winter, but as we move into warmer months expect baggy trousers.
From crisp cotton to lightweight linen, fluid trews should have a firm place in your wardrobe.
PUMPS
Ballet pumps and Mary Jane’s have been clawing their way back into our good books for a while now, but for summer they’re looking less ballerina and more beach ready.
Woven styles and mesh textures are hot off the catwalk and onto the high street, think the 2024 jelly shoe.
GO GIRLY
All things romantic and girly are in for spring with sheer fabrics, pastel shades of blue, yellow and pink gripping the runway. Embellished with bows, lace or flowers, most looks should have an element of being hyper ‘girly’.