In a short time, the cell phone lanyard has established itself as a fashion accessory, and not just for aesthetic reasons. Its particular advantage lies in its security: it keeps your smartphone within easy reach at your side while also ensuring your freedom of movement. The phone is protected from falling and getting damaged, accidentally leaving it behind is prevented, and the risk of unwanted theft is minimized.

All these benefits are so compelling that the field of cell phone lanyards has evolved into a versatile area of design. To ensure quality and functionality amidst the vast array of options, we have selected a cell phone lanyard from Allan K.

In terms of materials and craftsmanship alone, it offers all the qualities that a stylish accessory—one that complements your outfit—should possess. Vegetable-tanned cowhide leather with a durable thickness of two millimeters forms the robust yet supple base. The individual leather links, finished with open edges, are literally interwoven seamlessly by hand; only the two end links on each side are firmly sewn together. Additional seams or adhesives are rendered unnecessary by the skillful interweaving, allowing the chain to remain slightly stretchy and flexible despite its solid construction. Combined with its two-centimeter width, it offers high comfort and nestles comfortably on the shoulder and upper body. Metal ring carabiners secure the chain to your phone case. And thanks to its 1.25-meter length, the leather strap can be worn crossbody; alternatively, you can of course attach it to your handbag or the belt loop of your pants. However you choose to wear the leather phone chain, a stylish look is guaranteed—not least because the sturdy leather will develop a patina over time that is so characteristic of the material, beautifully and uniquely telling the story of its wearer and their history.

Belgian label Allan K is considered a specialist in bags and shoes made of hand-braided leather. Founder Alain Kadic sums up the passion for his company and the products in one sentence: "Braided leather is in my DNA." No wonder, since the company's genesis dates back to the 1960s, when his father Ivan Kadic, an engineer with an inventive spirit, developed a spiral cutter capable of cutting a narrow strip hundreds of feet long from a leather hide. Many of his inventions, including an automatic leather weaving machine, soon find their way around the world.

In the 1980s, Alain Kadic, now an engineer himself, followed in his father's footsteps and traced the machines to India. Here, the craft of leather weaving has a long tradition. After working with various leather weaving companies for several years, he finally founded the Allan K brand in 2012 and from then on had his designs manufactured in Madras. The timeless-classic shoes and bags made of woven and braided leather are handmade there, which can take up to five days depending on the model. The leather for them is still cut on the machines that his father developed at the time.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.