Retailers Considering Larger Pants Pockets for New iPhones

The Fashion Spot ^ | 10-2-14 | Jihan Forbes

[smokingfrog]

Get ready for deeper pockets, because they could be coming to a pair of pants near you. Now that Apple has launched the ginormous iPhone 6 Plus, brands are starting to reconsider their designs to accommodate the device’s 5.5″ size. Samsung Galaxy users might wonder, “Where was this when we bought our phones two years ago?” We guess you can chalk this revelation up to the Apple effect.

Customers have been complaining they can’t fit their new fancy iPhones in their jean pockets, and when they do manage to stuff their devices in there, sometimes the phone itself bends. At this point, retailers are pretty much forced to explore ways to keep your precious mobile device in your pocket without any problems. Quite a few brands are starting to consider designing larger pockets on their pants, now that more people than ever will be toting around mega-large phones and phablets.

Uniqlo told Quartz that it is actively meeting to discuss the issue and is thinking of tweaking the pockets on its jeans. Lee Jeans says it’s working on more tech portability options in its clothing: “It’s something that we always are considering, in terms of the functionality of our garments. Of course, we’re always going to make sure that we’re going for something that’s flattering for the consumer…but we’re always thinking about how she wears the garment, what occasion she’s wearing the jeans for and what she needs to just make them work for her everyday life.”

[PapaBear3625]

I just keep my phone in a belt holster. Easier to get at.

[smokingfrog]

I just keep my phone in a belt holster.

Nah.

Too nerdy.

[smokingfrog]

A shirt pocket with a velcro flap or snaps would work. Otherwise it’s likely to fall out.

[morphing libertarian]

Carried in my shirt pocket 12 years

May have to buy the smaller one for the convenience

[Svartalfiar]

The snarky claim is that cargo pants are popular only with out of date old codgers.
Perhaps that's true, but those are the only trousers now available with decent pockets!

Funny, I'm 25 yet cargo pants are pretty much all I ever wear

[Mears]

bfl

[Mears]

“Women’s pants today (except jeans) don’t include pockets, unless you’re thinking of those stupid painter’s pants with pockets below the knees! “

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Huh?

Chico’s has women’s pants with pockets and I’m sure LL Bean does also.

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[zerosix]

I know LL Bean does, can’t confirm Chicos (I’m petite and they don’t carry petite) but many others sources haven’t had pockets except jeans or khaki’s for some time, at least at the major ladies stores in my area (Midwest.)

[TruthWillWin]

That still (bent) does not narrow it down.

[Salamander]

Not even a little? :)

[fidelis]

The snarky claim is that cargo pants are popular only with out of date old codgers...Perhaps that's true, but those are the only trousers now available with decent pockets!

Firefighters and paramedics wear cargo shorts all the time. The ladies don't seem to mind. :)