iPod: The Fashion Must Have

The iPod has become as ubiquitous in 2004 as any fashion item of the past. Perhaps it has even surpassed previous trends and has become as much as a staple as the boombox during the 80s. But with so many iPods around, how do you distinguish yourself from the rest of the fashion pack?

Thankfully the major fashion houses know how to follow a trend as much as to set one and have designed some very desirable gear to personalise your iPod to make you stand out of the crowd.

From Louis Vuitton to Gucci, you can cover your iPod in the must luxurious of ways. The key to deciding which cover reflects your style is to know where you stand on the fashion continuum. If you like your logos instantly recognisable then the Gucci double g logo-covered case is the fashion fabulous option for you. Or, if you prefer bright colours and bold statements, opt for Paul Smith's vivid pattern case.

If you prefer your case to be functional over fashionable, Dunhill has created an elegantly patterned canvas, a most refined yet understated way for transporting your tunes. If you treasure easy access to your iPod opt for the remote control case by Coach. Coach has made sure your MP3 player never has to leave its comfy leather home by having convenient cutouts in its design case so control is at your fingertips.

For all you retro fans, you probably have no desire to cover your iPod. You treasure its beautiful sleek white design and wouldn't dream of tucking it away in an indiscernible leather case. After all, you'd probably say you can't beat the original.