Lucky Dip

Have you noticed how an iPhone cover is just as much an accessory as your favourite necklace these days? It wasn't always like this.

In 2011, Skinny Dip London co-creators James, Lewis and Richard spotted a gap in the market to pimp out our bland, boring looking phones.

After winning a £120,000 investment from Peter Jones on BBC2's Dragon's Den, the trio set about carving the first steps of their brands adventure.

They spoke to product designers about making the cases a reality. Today Skinny Dip has expanded from its initial phone cover venture. They now create tablet and laptop cases, handbags, makeup bags, backpacks, purses, and makeup brushes. Items are available from £5-£45.

The Druzy 13" laptop case

I've always been a silver or gold kind of girl. However, last year my boyfriend bought me an elegant rose gold Vivienne Westwood bracelet. My first taste of Skinny Dip came when an occasion required a matching bag for said wrist accessory. It's not your average clutch - it's multi-functional. A handle is included to turn it into strap bag, or a zip down the middle which turns it into two separate bags. Talk about options!

Speaking to the Grad Diary, the three friends, who all went to Birmingham University, said they chose the name Skinny Dip because they "wanted something a bit quirky and a bit edgy. We don’t want to create a corporate image, but something a bit more fun that really reflected what we felt the brand represented, creativity and freedom".

According to Deloitte four out of five UK adults now have a smartphone, the equivalent of 37 million people. Based on this, it's hard to see the demand for these fabulous phone accessories from going anywhere but up. The Brit born brand can be found in Topshop, River Island, Debenhams, Republic, Next, Nasty Gal, ASOS and Harvey Nichols. 

Their social media channels are loud, bold and fun - just like the products.

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