I’ve been getting emails asking for lower-priced options when it comes to cases or covers for the Apple iPhone4, and while it was a challenge I relished, this is what I realised. Short of getting some cheap, no-brand plastic case that looks like everything else that’s available on the market, these 5 are perhaps the best-looking (or most interesting) options you can check out for under SGD100 at the moment.
Incase Eley Kishimoto Slider
Retailing for USD49.95 (around SGD65) a pop, they feature Eley Kishimoto’s signature ‘flash’ print and come in either Black or Magenta. And while it may be a plastic case, it comes with interior rubber guardrails that aid in shock absorption in case you (god forbid) drop your iPhone on the floor. The only drawback? Incase does not ship direct to Singapore, so you either need to get a friend in the US to purchase it for you or go down the vPOST route.
BAPE iPhone Camo Colour Skin
Basically a silicon mask, simply paste both sides over your iPhone4 and you’ve got yourselves a phone Nigo would definitely approve. Besides Grey (shown above), it also comes in Pink and retails for SGD69 each, available now at their store in Mandarin Gallery.
Speck Fitted iPhone4 Case
Another case, but with a slight twist. Though the case is made primarily of plastic, the backing features a fabric swatch. Available at our local Apple store for just SGD44 (comes with free shipping by the way), I only wished the logo imprinted on the back was a tad smaller.
Fabrix Houndstooth iPhone4 Sleeve
More a sleeve than an actual case, Fabrix takes pride in the fact that all their cases and sleeves are purpose-built for the gadget at hand (I adore the one in Houndstooth), ensuring a good, tight fit that’s essential in preventing unwanted accidents. Retailing for SGD29.90 (here’s a hint: it is actually cheaper to buy direct from Singapore resellers than buying it online), so take a look here and find out where you can get Fabrix in Singapore.
Cote et Ciel iPhone Pouch
Another affordable firm favourite of mine is the iPhone Pouch from Cote et Ciel which retails for SGD60 each. Available in a wide variety of colours (including Moon Mist and Black, shown above), I like the fact that it packs a side slot that’s handy for cards. Check them out at Cumulus, Wheelock Place.
Images: Apple, BAPE, Cote et Ciel, Fabrix & Incase
Perhaps you could now do an update for new cases for the iPhone4S? Thanks BB!
Hey, Incase does ship internationally, go take a look!
For the Speck Fitted iPhone4 Case, you can actually peel the logo off, like i did. Just for you guys to know.
I like the Eley Kishimoto one! The flash print is one of my favourites.
Hey, I’ve been seeing these pretty cool Brazil Wood Case & Leather Mat for iPhone 4, all below $100 too! Thought you might wanna share with your fans!
I’m still using iPhone 3, can’t upgrade so can only ogle! Haha!
Thanks for dropping by Bessy, but the link does not work. You got another one for me to check out?
kate spade and jack spade has some really nice ones too. http://tinyurl.com/3yvpcaj
although they used to do even nicer leather iphone pouches but unfortunately they’re no longer available…
Yes I wanted to feature those too, but Kate Spade in SG doesn’t seem to have those yet, and they just pulled Jack Spade from the store at Raffles City Shopping Centre as well.
Cote et Ciel looks good! Not to mention the part where it can hold my cards! But another one if my favourite is the Neo Hybrid case from Cretouch and they have other pretty affordable and nice cases too!
i like the Cote et Ciel iPhone Pouch, very nice ! thanx for the recommendation. will head down to cumulus to check it out this weekend.
Hey, I’d like to point out the Iphone4 Speck casing is an option for the free Iphone 4 case program.
Cool, thanks for pointing it out, though I thought they already discontinued the free casing exercise.
Oh yeah, they did! haha. Its a nice case nonetheless. Hate the logo though but you can always uhh cover it with your hand.
I got that free casing and hate it! It adds bulk and is really tough to put on/take off. I can’t comment on how much protection it offers cos I took it off almost immediately. And it’s actually cuter in pix.
the Cote et Ciel iPhone Pouch looks decent! what material is it, BB?
It is made up of suede microfibre. Check out the full post here.
https://bagaholicboy.com/2010/08/cote-et-ciel-iphone-pouch/
oh yes *smack forehead* you had covered it earlier already! thanks for the reminder!