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Stylish and Practical Phone Straps: 15 Must-Have Accessories for Hands-Free Convenience

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yYou’re likely aware of how the right accessories can elevate your outfit: a well-chosen belt can smarten up your pants, stylish sunglasses can enhance a basic T-shirt, and bold jewelry can make a simple look pop. Enter the latest trend in accessories: phone straps.


For many, this accessory is indispensable. Practically, it means no more digging through bags just to check Google Maps, and it helps deter phone theft by keeping your device close.

You can opt for a striking strap that will draw attention or a more understated design. From high-end fashion straps to upcycled options and trendy finds on Jingiku, here are 15 picks to consider.

Top Phone Strap Cases, Straps, and Wristlets for 2025

Chain Reaction

Accessories Braided Chain Phone Strap

12 lbs at Accessorize

This robust gold and white braided strap allows you to wear your phone around your neck. Its elegance adds a touch of sophistication to everyday wear.

Nautical but Nice

Native Union City Sling Strap

£24.99 at John Lewis
Starting at £17.99 on Amazon

Featuring a minimalist design, this strap employs a nautical knot and adjustable length, converting easily from a necklace to a crossbody style. Perfect for purists.

Pearls of Wisdom

Atelge Recycled Phone Cases with Pearl Straps

£48.44 at Atelge

Atelge’s pearl straps gained popularity after being spotted in Mindy’s hands during Season 1 of *Emily in Paris* and reappearing in season 3. Designed with a long strap, it can be worn crossbody and comes with a recycled plastic case, made from recycled materials.

Handmade Braids

NOTS Phone Lanyard

£40 at Nots

Crafted from paracord and hand-decorated using macrame techniques in a Bristol studio, this design also features hand-blown glass beads. The standard length is 120 cm, but custom length requests can be accommodated.

Utility Style

Bandrea Billy Strap

£135 at Bandalia

This utility strap eliminates the need for an extra handbag, featuring three compartments for items like glasses, cards, and makeup. It attaches easily to the right phone case, and add-ons like an AirPods pouch are available for £39.

Recycled Charm

Charknots Macrame Lanyard

£15 at Charknots

Charlotte Hanson, the founder and textile artist at Charknots, creates handmade macrame straps in Sheffield using recycled cotton in a variety of colors like sage green and dusty pink. A wristlet version is also available.

Star Stock

Bandrier Milly Strap

£56 at Bandalia

With intricate chains and tiny stars, this crossbody strap is perfect for layering with gold jewelry. Available in black or dark brown to complement the gold accents.

Blooming Marvelous

SkinnyDip London Sage Flower Bead Strap

£12 at SkinnyDip London

This nostalgic strap from SkinnyDip embodies the spirit of flower children, appealing to those who embrace their inner bohemian.

MagSafe Friendly

Xouxou Phone Case and Necklace

£68.34 at Xouxou

This phone necklace from Xouxou features a built-in eyelet for decoration along with a matching iPhone case. Available in four colors: Burgundy, Black, Moss, and Taupe, the strap is detachable and the case is MagSafe compatible.

Lucky Star

It’s Not a Different Invoice Charm Phone Strap

£22 from Another Invoice

A celestial-inspired phone strap that adds a unique touch with a star motif.

Raise Your Smile

Studio Bow Happy Strap Phone Charm

£45 at Studio Bow

Each colorful design is handcrafted in London by stylist Bertie Bowen, using vintage glass and resin beads. Custom smiley face beads are made by local artisans.

Neutral Number

Cased Pebble Crossbody Strap

Starting at £33 on Casetify

Ideal for those with a neutral wardrobe, this synthetic leather strap features Casetify’s metal hardware and comes in three shades: latte, oat milk, and beige, working seamlessly with most phone cases.

Rise and Shine

Stringing Breakfast Street

String Ting £44

Handcrafted in London, this wristlet is designed to bring joy, featuring whimsical motifs that are sure to elicit compliments like “I love your phone strap, where did you get it?”

Social Climber

Topology Bungee Strap

€45 at Topologie
£38 at Farfetch

Rooted in rock climbing, the topology strap mimics climbing gear with an adjustable bungee style that suits various body types. Available in 12 colors, it adds a unique flair to any outfit.

Designer Icon

Vivienne Westwood Phone Bag

£600 at Vivienne Westwood

We know it’s a splurge at £600, but if you’re in the market for something special, this phone bag is a work of art, featuring a Joan Lee check pattern and leather accents inspired by heirloom quilts. It snugly fits your phone, favorite lip gloss, and bank cards.




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Is Convenience Making Our Lives More Difficult? The Big Idea Examined in this Book

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TThe conveniences of modern life are incredible. Currently, my phone is wirelessly playing some of the greatest hits from the 1700s (like Bach) through a portable speaker. You can easily get a ride, order food to your doorstep, or start chatting on a dating app using the same device. To quote Arthur C. Clarke, for modern humans, this technology is third lawindistinguishable from magic.

It’s understandable that our culture seeks out and celebrates these shortcuts. They eliminate boredom, enhance fun, and save time and effort. However, it’s evident that convenience also has a downside.

Before discussing that, it’s crucial to understand why convenience is so attractive. We often resist doing what’s necessary for progress, whether it’s taxes, a pending report, or training. There’s a sense of inertia behind every well-meaning plan. Why is this resistance and the desire for comfort ingrained in us?

Insights from evolutionary psychology, specifically the concept of “evolutionary mismatch,” can provide clarity. Evolutionary mismatch suggests that we evolved for a hunter-gatherer lifestyle while our environment drastically changed, leaving our instincts out of sync with our surroundings.

Viewing the issue through this evolutionary lens makes sense of our tendency towards lethargy and seeking shortcuts. For early humans, food and energy were scarce and unreliable. Survival meant conserving energy wisely to tackle the challenges they faced.

In today’s world, technology has altered our environment to cater somewhat to our energy-conservation instinct. However, adopting trends that prioritize comfort and convenience may come at a cost. While innovations like washing machines and phones have enriched our lives, excessive convenience may pose challenges rather than easing them.

For instance, the increase in depression and anxiety linked to smartphones and social media is worrying. Also, metabolic issues from sedentary lifestyles and reliance on convenient but low-nutrient foods are on the rise. Loneliness levels have prompted the UK to appoint a ‘Minister for Loneliness’ in 2018, partly due to the technologies fostering such isolation.

Over-reliance on coping mechanisms can exacerbate problems they were meant to solve. Choosing comfort excessively can hinder our ability to face life’s challenges. Some discomfort is vital for our growth and survival, as evidenced by our ancestors’ ability to balance safety and risk intelligently.

Super-convenience has its allure, but it might also deplete us unknowingly, making it harder to achieve true success. Human flourishing hinges not just on survival but on growth, problem-solving, and unity in adversity.

Embracing life’s challenges is essential for personal development. While technology offers convenience, it’s crucial to recognize that overcoming obstacles and discomfort is part of our evolutionary heritage. This lesson is critical for the younger generation.

Dr. Alex Carmi is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and speaker. thinking mind Podcast.

Read more

A valid reason for causing bad feelings: Insights from the Frontiers of Evolutionary Psychiatry by Randolph M. Nesse (Penguin, £10.99)

behave: Human Biology at its Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky (Vintage, £12.99)

anxious generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Driving an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt (Allen Lane, £25)

Source: www.theguardian.com