International celebrities, NBA players, and artists have started to abandon wireless and adopt wired headphones as a new lifestyle.
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The appeal of Bluetooth headphones, considered a symbol of modern technology and style, is slowly waning.
As international celebrities and NBA players have started using wired headphones, it has been seen as a new lifestyle and fashion trend.
The popularity of wireless headphones spread worldwide after basketball superstar LeBron James was seen in public with Beats by Dre headphones around his neck during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But after almost two decades, this trend has reversed. Now, NBA stars like Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards are seen entering the stadium before games with wired earbuds.
This trend is not limited to sports, according to an article published on CNN . According to news reports, the use of wired headphones is also increasing in the music and film sectors. World-famous artists like Drake, Harry Styles, Zendaya, and Lily-Rose Depp are seen using wired headphones instead of Bluetooth. In an interview with fashion magazine Vogue, actress Emma Watson said, “I prefer old-school plug-in headphones.” Similarly, pop stars Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande were also seen using wired headphones in Vogue’s “What’s in the Bag” segment.
The Instagram account “Wired It Girls” has been institutionally highlighting this trend. This account, started by Shelby Hall in 2021, is known as an unofficial platform for the comeback of wired headphones. The account was started after being inspired by model Bella Hadid’s choice of wired headphones.
According to fashion analysts, wired headphones have become the standard for “effortless cool,” that is, confident style without artificiality. Even those who can't afford luxury items that cost thousands of dollars can now afford wired headphones that cost around $25. The return of wired headphones is not only a fashion change, but also a sign of a shift in consumer thinking and attitude towards modern lifestyles.
