Technology aimed at women is often slammed for being ‘girly’. But at a time when a gold Apple Watch could be as coveted a fashion accessory as a Gucci handbag, stylish technology has never been more sought after. Lexon Design’s ‘Fine’ collection is feminine technology without the frills.

Socks have traditionally been treated as a dull yet necessary purchase, often received reluctantly at Christmas. But with US shoppers spending over $2.8 billion on men’s socks in 2013, they’re now seen as cool, partly thanks to start-up Stance. How has a sock brand revolutionised the mundane?

While we might be able to stream music through Spotify, borrow a Zipcar, and rent a designer handbag, the tech industry lags behind, locking consumers into expensive devices that’ll be obsolete in months. Can ByeBuy’s pay-as-you-go model for renting gadgets break the upgrade cycle?

In only 33 short years the mobile phone has gone from yuppie lightsaber to everyday technology. But is there space for luxury in such a broad and rapidly evolving category? And, if so, what form will it take?