Top ten ironically retro phone accessories

What you have in your pocket isn't for making phone calls or making wry statements about X-Factor on Twitter: no, it's a tool for proving just how excellently cool you are. With a bit of tweaking and a couple of imported accessories, you can ensure your handset looks suitably vintage for a night out in Shoreditch or a quick rummage through a charity shop. Herefollow our top ten "ironically" (obviously not ironic at all) retro mobile phone accessories.

Decal it up

Ah, the humble decal. This simple piece of sticky-backed plastic can transform your generic iDevice into a slightly less generic iconic '80s tech referencing handset. From the home-made Leica M9 decal to the Hoxton-approved casette tape makeover, the decal works best when based on something old, cool and rectangular. This how-to shows you how to create your own.