Carrying an iPhone is an everyday occurrence for many. It’s no longer the phone that people dream of owning now that so many cell phone companies have made it so easy and so affordable with monthly payment plans and upgrade discounts. While a new iPhone typically costs upwards of $1,000 to purchase, many are happy to pay the price for the brand new phone that has the most luxurious reputation. When the new model is released and phones become obsolete, those some consumers go out and spend another grand buying the newest version that’s so similar to what they already have they cannot even tell the difference.
To make the phone more expensive, high-end luxury designers make a long list of upscale, luxe accessories that go along with iPhones. Few can resist the temptation. Here are a few of the most upscale, most luxurious accessories on the market for iPhones right now.
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Swarovski Case – $239
It’s relatively cheap in comparison to many of the other accessories you can purchase for the iPhone, but it makes the cut thanks to the Swarovski name. This is a high-end case that is far less upscale and far more over-the-top than anything else on the market, but people are paying big bucks for this item so they can say that their phone is among the most blinged out in the world. With world-famous Swarovski crystals, bows and other very feminine décor, this case is one of the most interesting on the market, but it’s considered luxe so it makes the cut.
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Stella McCartney iPhone 6 Crossbody Case – $330
Stella McCartney is one of the premier designers of this generation, and her accessories are just as upscale as any other designer in the game for far longer. Known for her perfect mix of classic luxury and upscale edge, Stella McCartney created this crossbody case designed to carry an iPhone 6 as well as a few cards and a lip gloss so that they stylish woman on the run can carry the necessities with her when she goes. It’s one of the most coveted crossbody’s on the market right now.
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Louis Vuitton iPhone 6 Folio – $330
This Louis Vuitton Folio is one of the best phone accessories on the market, and perhaps one of the luxe. With the distinct advantage of being both a phone case and a sort of small wallet, it’s one that many people love. Both men and women carry this folio with them to keep their phone safe and their small personal items in place. It’s one of the most upscale accessories for the iPhone on the market, making it one of the most coveted.
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Gucci Embroidered Face iPhone Case – $350
Gucci is one of the most classic design houses in the world, and they would make a beautiful case like this one that sets it apart from the rest of the world. The embroidered face might not do it for everyone, but it’s enough to make those who love style and designer logos want to buy it in every color should the line decide to include more than just this one. It’s upscale because it says Gucci.
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Louis Vuitton Hardcase iPhone 6 Plus – $370
Louis Vuitton has been making travel bags and designer bags for longer than a century, and nothing escapes the line’s notice. This case is a simple one, but it’s designer so it makes the cut as one of the most luxe cases on the market. In fact, Louis Vuitton has corned the market in high-end phone cases and accessories, bringing about the most diverse line of high-end cases and upscale items on this list. They know what the consumer wants and how much they’re willing to pay to get just that.
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Valentino Stud Case – $425
Right now there is nothing hotter on the market than the Valentino Rock Stud collection. The shoes, the bag and now the iPhone case have all taken the market by storm, and it looks as if they are not going anywhere anytime in the near future. These upscale items are expensive, and they are edgy. What makes them popular right now is the fact that everyone seems to want this upscale look; the rock studs are all the rage, and they’re not cheap.
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Louis Vuitton Softcase iPhone 6 Plus – $445
Louis Vuitton knows that a hardcase does not do it for everyone. That’s why the designer has created this gorgeous softcase for those who want something a little more feminine, a little softer, for their clients. This is a simple case that fits a phone as well as a few small cards if you’re going out and don’t want to carry everything in a larger bag. It’s one of the most popular cases in the line, and for good reason. Those who can’t afford it will save their money until they can, just to say that they have a little Louis Vuitton in their life.
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Fendi Karlito iPhone 6 Case – $500
Fendi’s designs are known to be a little out-of-this-world at times, and a little less classic than other designers. This house is not afraid to take chances and do things that other designers are not willing to try, and it works for them. Fendi is a choice designer for many, and a line of iPhone cases makes it one of the most luxe lines on the market. People are willing to pay a premium to have designer accessories, even if they know their next phone won’t fit in the case.
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Dolce & Gabbana iPhone Crystal Flower Crossbody Bag – $1095
When it comes to high-end luxury, D&G has the market covered. This design due does it up no matter what they are doing, whether it’s creating a line of shoes that will turn heads or making a little crossbody to carry an iPhone and lipgloss for their most upscale clientele. This bag is on all the runways, all the models have it and every Instagram fashion model and blogger carries at least this bag if not a few others to show off to their followers and turn them green with envy.
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Hermes Smart Classic – $1200
This classic Hermes case is one of the most luxurious items you will find for an iPhone. This case was designed as part of the Apple line by Hermes, but the name alone is enough to convince buyers it is a must-have accessory. Since the classic Birkin bags are usually so coveted they require even the wealthiest and most famous shoppers to add their name to a waiting list, this case is along those lines. Upscale and very much desired by many, it’s luxury epitomized
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Givori iPhone 5 Case – $12,000
This gorgeous case is created by an Italian designer. It’s made of 19 carat rose gold, and it’s also crafted out of rose-colored alligator skin imported from Mississippi. With diamonds bespeckling the beautiful face, this case is one of the most expensive in the world. There are only 50 of them created around the world, and that means you’re probably going to have to pay more over the course of time for this gorgeous phone case.
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Adamas and Auora iPhone 5 – $56,000
These phones are made of emeralds, and we all know those do not come cheap. There are only 10 created in the entire world to fit around these iPhone 5 phones, and they are pricey because of it. Made by hand and crafted so perfectly that it takes an armored car service to deliver it to your door, this is an iPhone accessory that is more expensive than almost any other iPhone accessory in the world.
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Dragon and Spider iPhone Case – $880,000
Anita Mai Tan created these one of a kind iPhone cases, and they are not inexpensive. It took 16 months to create just one of these cases because of the intricate detail work. There are a grand total of 32 carats in diamonds on this phone, and there are more than 2,200 stones on the dragon. The spider is made of 38 carats in black diamonds, which amounts to about 2,800 colorless black diamonds.
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Million Dollar iPhone – $1 million
For a long time, this was the most expensive iPhone case in the world. However, then one more came along and blew it out of the water by several million dollars. This phone was created by Alchemist London, and there are only two. Made of 24-carat gold and consisting of more than 700 diamonds, this case is more than just sweet. Even the navigation button is made out of solid gold with a diamond in the center.
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Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 – $48.5 million
This iPhone isn’t special per say, but the case around it is. The case on this phone, however, is worth tens of millions of dollars. This case is made with a massive pink diamond on the back that weighs in at something like 30-carats (the information varies depending on sources and this is the average we were able to find). Because of this, the phone is worth more than any other phone created. You can drop $6 million from the price if you choose the orange diamond, and $16 million off the price when you choose the blue diamond.
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