Introducing Incase for Shepard Fairey

We are proud to announce our latest project with visionary artist Shepard Fairey. New for Spring, Incase for Shepard Fairey is a capsule collection of accessories for Apple users featuring work from one of the world’s most influential street artists. As a cultural provocateur, social critic and artist, Fairey’s striking illustrations have created some of the most enduring cultural memes in modern times.

The collection includes a range of bags and products for MacBook, iPhone and iPod touch adorned with a selection of bold patterns and illustrations emblematic of peace and harmony. The three designs, Elephant, Ornament and Pattern, turn signature Incase products into mobile works of art imbued with social context and commentary that speak to ideals of both the artist and the user who carries them.

“The artworks that comprise my series for Incase all overtly or sublimely reflect the concept of Peace,” said Fairey. “Peace seems like a simple idea, but evidence of its fragility is far too visible. I believe peace, beauty and harmony are not only related, but intertwined. Visual symbols of peace manifest similarly in many different cultures, transcending language and reminding us of the basic loves and needs we all have in common. Peace is a struggle, but whether the images are ornamental, hopeful, or cautionary, this series promotes harmony.”

“Shepard is a great friend and artist who has been able to rise above convention and communicate subversive ideas to a wide and receptive audience,” stated Damon Way, Incase Chief Brand Officer. “As an artist who navigates freely between the street, fine and commercial art worlds, we admire and are inspired by his work and are excited to provide consumers with accessible and functional Shepard Fairey artistry through the collection.”

Incase for Shepard Fairey is available now in our webstore, select discerning boutiques worldwide and in limited availability at the Apple Store. Be sure to visit the Shepard Fairey project page to learn and see more.

Work It Out: New Sports Armband Deluxe for iPhone 4S

For anyone who resolved to get fit in the new year, we’ve got something to help you take your iPhone along for the ride, walk, run or jog. Completely redesigned, our new Sports Armband features a detachable protective case, so your iPhone stays safe and secure during workouts.

The Sports Armband Deluxe’s protective case for your iPhone includes a belt clip for an added carrying option. A fully adjustable perforated armband provides breathability and is also hand washable.

The Sports Armband Deluxe is available now in our webstore and at the Apple Store.

Wild Style: Animal Snap Case for iPhone 4S Now Available

Give your iPhone a bold and playful update with our new Animal Snap Case. Available now in Red Tiger and White Zebra, the Animal Snap Case takes this season’s hottest trend to your most essential technology.

The Animal Snap Case features a stylish animal print and provides protection for your iPhone 4S in a simple and lightweight design. Durable, hardshell construction and an easy snap-on attachment make the Animal Snap Case an easy choice for those looking for a fun and stylish iPhone case.

The Animal Snap Case is available now in our webstore and at Best Buy.

Holiday Shine: Chrome, Monochrome and Metallic Cases for iPhone 4S

‘Tis the season of shiny and bright, so outfit your iPhone appropriately with our selection of Chrome, Monochrome and Metallic Cases for iPhone 4S.

Available in our signature Snap and Slider Case designs, our cases for iPhone 4S/iPhone 4 feature durable hardshell plastic construction and direct access to all device features, so you and your iPhone stay connected, protective and festive all at once.

Our cases make the perfect stocking stuffers for the iPhone users on your list, so be sure to check out the entire selection in our webstore.

Introducing our Latest Series of Andy Warhol Designs

Just in time for the holiday season, our new Incase for Andy Warhol Snap Case designs showcase five distinct pieces from the artist’s body of silk screening work, turning your iPhone 4S into a canvas for iconic Warhol imagery.

The 1964 Self Portrait featured in this series was the artist’s second, and utilizes a picture taken in a photo booth as the basis for his signature silkscreen technique. Warhol’s face and persona remain as recognizable today as his work, a rare achievement for even the most famous artists.

A United Press photograph of Easter Sunday goers in Vatican City serves as the foundation for Warhol’s 1963 Crowd silkscreen. What appears to be an imperceptible black and white pattern from afar reveals itself to be a packed mass of people and faces upon closer inspection. In Crowd, Warhol turns the spectators themselves into the spectacle, focusing on the collective power of the crowd.

Warhol’s Cars and Handle with Care – Glass – Thank You, both from 1962, feature one of the artist’s most recognizable pop art innovations: the serial repetition of an everyday image. Both serve as clear examples of Warhol’s ability to reinvent the ordinary, achieved in part by his use of screen printing to repeat images on a single canvas.

In Diamond Dust Shoes (1980), Warhol incorporated crushed glass particles on top of his screen printed images, a technique he employed in a number of works including portraits of famous personalities. In this piece, the faux “diamond dust” enhances the visual impact of the piece while reflecting the style and flash of the late disco era.

The new Warhol Snap Case series in Self Portrait, Crowd, Cars, Handle with Care – Glass – Thank You and Diamond Dust Shoes for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 is available now for pre-order in our webstore.

Introducing Incase for Ace Hotel

We are proud to debut our latest collaboration with Ace Hotel, featuring a capsule collection of travel and technology accessories for Fall 2011. Inspired by classic flight jackets, the five-piece collection includes a Duffel Bag, Shoulder Bag, 15” Sleeve, Portfolio for iPad 2 and Snap Case for iPhone 4.

“Incase knows travel, so they’re a natural partner for us,” says Alex Calderwood, co-founder of Ace Hotel. “This collection is the result of another great tandem effort, integrating Ace’s design sensibility with Incase’s expertise.”

Designed for those who appreciate the virtues of both the digital and the analogue, the Incase for Ace Hotel Collection protects personal technology with classic time-tested materials. Constructed of durable Martexin Original Wax textiles, the items in the collection have a seasoned character designed to age expressively. Oversized zippers, satin-finish seatbelt webbing straps and a pop of orange in the interior complement a look reminiscent of vintage military-issue gear.

Evincing Ace’s rustic urban aesthetic and Incase’s minimalist approach, the collection embodies the marriage of industrial design and reliable functionality.

“Working with Ace Hotel has been a fantastic experience that has allowed us to bring together two distinct points of view in one collection,” says Damon Way, Incase Chief Brand Officer. “We’re excited to align our brands through this collection and bring Incase to unique travel destinations and the culturally progressive individuals that frequent Ace Hotels.”

The Incase for Ace Hotel Collection is exclusive to Ace Hotel New York through September with availability to follow at all Ace Hotel locations and our webstore in October.

Incase Commemorates DFA Record’s 10th Anniversary with a Limited Edition Snap Case for iPhone 4

In the wake of DFA’s 10th anniversary, we have joined forces with DFA to create a signature Snap Case for iPhone 4, marking a decade of groundbreaking music from the New York-based label.

Co-founded in 2001 by James Murphy, Tim Goldsworthy and Jonathan Galkin, DFA Records has become the creative laboratory for numerous cutting-edge artists including The Rapture, Hercules & Love Affair, Holy Ghost!, YACHT, Hot Chip, The Juan Maclean and James Murphy’s own breakout group, LCD Soundsystem.

The limited edition DFA Snap Case features an all-over print of DFA’s instantly recognizable lighting bolt logo, which was originally drawn by James Murphy. Now, fans of DFA and its artists can show love to the label that has brought them a decade of progressive sound with a case for iPhone 4 that reflects the musical taste within.

The DFA Snap Case is available in black and white exclusively through our webstore. Be sure to visit the DFA page to learn, hear and see more about DFA with streaming tracks and video from some of our favorite DFA artists.

Incase Offers Dual Compatibility for iPhone 4

It’s another exciting time for iPhone 4 as the world’s most innovative phone will soon be available on the Verizon Wireless network. While this opens up new opportunities for legions of new users, new iPhone owners will also need to keep their phones safe and protected.

For the finest in reliable protection, our iconic Slider Case is compatible with both iPhone 4 models for the Verizon and AT&T networks. With durable hardshell construction for scratch protection and interior rubber guardrails for shock absorption, the Slider Case offers direct access to all iPhone 4 features and is available now in a variety of colors with gloss, matte and chrome finishes.

In addition, our popular Snap Case is being redesigned to work with both iPhone 4 models. Precision-engineered to be our lightest case for iPhone 4, the Snap Case will be available on Thursday, February 10 in black frost with soft-touch coating. Additional dual-compatibility Snap Case styles will be available later this month in a variety of colors and finishes.

Our newly released Snap Battery Case, Sports Armband Pro, as well as our Car and Combo Chargers, are also fully compatible with both iPhone 4 models and available now in our webstore.

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