Even though activity trackers are all the rage, few would call them
fashion items. Do you really want explain why you're wearing something
so gauche at a wedding or high-brow luncheon? Fitbit isn't
happy to have its devices treated as eyesores, though -- it's teaming up
with designer Tory Burch to launch jewelry that makes the Flex tracker
a little more suitable for upscale gatherings.
The newly available
collection starts off with a $38 printed silicone bracelet that, to be
frank, is just a small step above (?) what you get out of the box; it's
more for casual situations than formal galas. If you're up for something
more luxurious, you can spring for a brass bracelet or pendant for $195
and $175, respectively.
With that said, it's hard to see a truly
style-conscious person picking these up in the first place, no matter
how nice they look. Many attempts at shoehorning fashion into technology
haven't fared well, and there's a good chance that you'll still look a bit silly with a tracker hanging from your neck. May I suggest using your phone instead?
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Fitbit's Tory Burch jewelry makes your activity tracker slightly more fashionable
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