No. Apparently, it’s a phone strap. As it turns out ... But, really, the trend hasn’t been inspired by our limb-like attachment to our devices at all. It’s just a way to distract women ...

fashion writer Rebecca Cope explores how phone wrist straps became this year’s most unexpected breakout trend (and what their ascent can tell us). You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters.

all of whom are paid-up members of the phone wristlet fan club. And theirs all come from one brand: String Ting. The independent business, based in South East London, has become the go-to for beaded ...