Clothing brands are making dedicated AirPod pockets now, if that makes sense to you
Because it's not odd-looking enough to wear earphones that look like they got abruptly chopped off, now you can dangle your Apple AirPods out of little pockets on your clothes.
Drake's favourite brand, Stone Island, will put dedicated AirPod pockets in its upcoming Fall/Winter collection.
It's probably debatable whether you're more likely to lose your AirPods in your pocket, or while they're hanging precariously out of a pocket on the front of your shirt, but you can't deny the fashion statement you're bound to make.
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The collection will feature pockets in all sorts of places, such as around the collar, in the front of your shirt, or even tucked into your beanie. They don't come cheap from the Italian premium apparel brand, either.
This crew neck shirt with the slanted pockets will set you back $370:
And this shirt has vertical pockets to ensure it's no secret you have a set of AirPods. It costs $303.
There's also this beanie that looks like you can conceal or at least keep the AirPods safe under its brim.
But the brand seems to suggest that you should subtly pull down the side to show them off, so there's that. $115 for the Chamber Beanie.
Some Redditors have pointed out that the design doesn't look particularly secure.
Some have also pointed out that the AirPod storage case recharges the earphones, so you risk running out of juice if you don't put them back in while you're not using it.
The AirPods also stay connected to the phone while they're out of the case, draining them.
Naturally, there are some who are open to the idea.
According to High Snobiety, the inspiration for the collection's design comes from incorporating asymmetry into the traditional utility pocket.
It sure beats cargo shorts, either way you look at it.
[H/T Engadget]
Victoria Ho is Mashable's Asia Editor, based in Singapore. She previously reported on news and tech at The Business Times, TechCrunch and ZDNet. When she isn't writing, she's making music with her band
