Wearable tech goes so far beyond a bulky Apple Watch these days. The industry has stepped up its style game by blending smart functionality with aesthetic, hiding technology in fashion-forward accessories so well, you’d never know someone’s necklace is also a posture corrector.
The focus on lifestyle and self-care is the next step of innovation of these devices. They are no longer just fitness trackers or wireless add-ons to your mobile phone. The new breed of wearable tech keeps you hydrated, active, mindful and even UV-protected in some cases.
Here, the pieces that add more value to your everyday life and look oh so good while doing it.
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Tech to Style Up Your Life
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Kate Spade New York
Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Scallop Smartwatch 2, $335 at Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade New York builds on the wearable tech trend with a stylish smartwatch featuring distinct feminine elements. The watch has a subtle scallop trim watch face with a variety of straps to choose from, including rubberized, leather and metal. Apart from standard features like an activity tracker for steps, calories and heart rate, it can also make payments, control music and send notifications for messages, calls and apps. The voice-activated device can be charged wirelessly and has a unique Choose Your Look feature to allow you to create a watch face to match your outfit.
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Opter
Pose: The Smart Posture Necklace, $99 at Opter
Going beyond the benefits of its contemporaries in the fitness tracker arena, Opter's Pose is a smart necklace with bamboo pendant that addresses additional elements of well-being. It helps improve your posture by vibrating when you slouch. The device also measures UV levels and sends a notification to remind you to slather on some SPF. This gadget is surely not for the lazy, as it also reminds you when you've been sitting for long periods of time with a little nudge to get up and take a short walk. Lastly, it tracks your sleep habits and provides suggestions for a better sleep routine.
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Totwoo
Sea Wind Swarovski Crystal Pendant, $249 at Totwoo
Chinese company Totwoo offers up some serious bling with its own range of wearable tech. The brand's collection of necklaces and bracelets are made with Swarovski crystals with innovative features, such as a hands-free smart camera and personal prompts that support self-care with reminders like "hydrate yourself" and "take a break." Totwoo users can also send virtual emotions, creating interactive connections with each other.
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Louis Vuitton
Horizon Red Monogram Wireless Earphones, $995 at Louis Vuitton
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton partnered with New York audio company Master & Dynamic to create a collection of wireless earphones featuring the iconic LV monogram on premium acoustic materials. It's encased in a charging dock that mirrors the style of the Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon and provides 10 hours of battery life.
