Living in a world where most digital devices come with a charging cable and plug free, and alternative's can be purchased for pennies, the question might be asked, how far could one go moving in the opposite direction of this disposability. In fact, this question has already been asked and answered by Hermes, with the new Paddock Yoyo range of charging devices.
The selection includes an Apple Watch charging pad, duo charging pad, and plugs and cables. All of which are smothered in Epsom calf leather. The prices start from £1,000.00, and go up to £4,000.00 for the full set in a leather pouch.
We'd love to suggest this is merely the grandstanding that brands such as Louis Vuitton partake in, with for example the "burger box" they released some years ago. However, this is Hermes, and if they produced this, they know they have consumers. That we live in a society where there are clientele that will pay £4,000.00 for a charger set where it's not even possible to stand your Apple Watch up, meaning in most cases the band needs to be removed to use it, is definitely a symptom of deeper ills. Perhaps you disagree? In which case head on over to Hermes before they sell out!
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