01 Jul 09 Finally a Pair of Headphones to match my Zebra Print Sweater

Were headphones always considered a fashion accessory? I remember having a huge foam covered pair that was anything but pretty. But it sounded great with my Walkman cassette player, and that’s all that mattered to me. I suppose the trend gained momentum around the same time MP3 players became a fashion accessory. While other companies threw in earbuds as an afterthought, Apple highlighted their glowing white pair in their advertisements. Those white earbuds became a status symbol at the time, showing everyone how trendy you were, or conversely that you were a sheep, depending on how you feel about iPods. Nonetheless, it paved the way for stylish headphones like the ones you see below.

JVC Victor designed these new in-ear headphones for fashion-conscious women that would like a pair to match their outfits. They also serve the purpose of making the folks at Head-Fi cringe. There are six variants to choose from including a plaid, checkered, Zebra print, and leopard skin design. They go on sale in Japan next week for 2,000 Yen, or roughly $21US. So the moral of the story here is, iPods ruined everything. That is all.

via AV Watch

Note: I don’t really have a Zebra print sweater. Not that there’s anything wrong with that