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If you were confused about Apple releasing a crossbody iPhone strap<\/a>, then you\u2019re going to find its new iPhone Pocket<\/a> even more perplexing. The Pocket is actually a knitted bag, though it might be more apt to describe it as a sock designed to snugly encase your iPhone, instead of just sticking it in your purse or pocket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This limited edition collaboration with Japanese designer Issey Miyake can be yours for an eyewatering $229.95. That\u2019s for the crossbody version available in blue, brown, or black. A shorter version is available in additional color options (including vivid orange, yellow, purple, pink, and turquoise) for $149.95, which can be hooked over your arm or tied to a bag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Apple says the 3D-knitted design was inspired by \u201ca piece of cloth\u201d (yes, really), and was born from the idea \u201cof creating an additional pocket\u201d that accommodates \u201cany iPhone\u201d and small everyday items. That means it can carry more than Apple\u2019s $59 crossbody iPhone strap<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThe design of iPhone Pocket speaks to the bond between iPhone and its user, while keeping in mind that an Apple product is designed to be universal in aesthetic and versatile in use,\u201d according to Miyake Design Studio\u2019s design director, Yoshiyuki Miyamae. \u201ciPhone Pocket explores the concept of \u2018the joy of wearing iPhone in your own way.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n At least Steve Jobs had the good sense to mock the $29 iPod Socks as \u201ca revolutionary new product\u201d when unveiled back in 2004<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The iPhone Pocket will be available to purchase online starting November 14th, and from a handful of Apple Store locations in the US, France, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n