Molami Twine headphones

Headphones are enveloped in silk-satin and chiffon — The high fidelity Twine headphones are enveloped in silk-satin and chiffon

(Image credit: Molami)

Molami offers a very different take on the standard headphone, mindful that many people would rather enjoy their music without implanting ear buds deep into their ear canal or sporting ludicrously vast cans. Instead, Molami take its cue from fashion and jewellery, infusing the Twine headphones with unusual forms and materials, including silk-satin and chiffon blends.

The speakers themselves are embedded within this elegant - but clearly rather feminine - headband, with adjustable positions to make it perfectly comfortable. The company also makes the Bight in-ear model, which take a similarly geometric - and slightly more unisex - approach to personal audio design.

Feminine - headband, with adjustable positions to make it perfectly comfortable — The speakers themselves are embedded within this elegant - but clearly rather feminine - headband, with adjustable positions to make it perfectly comfortable

Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and transport design to books, tech and graphic design. He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor. Jonathan has written and edited 15 books, including Concept Car Design, 21st Century House, and The New Modern House. He is also the host of Wallpaper’s first podcast.