The Essentials: 10 Tablet Cases

In an information age when five year-olds and their grandmothers are toting tablets, it's important—but more importantly, fun—to dress yours up for easy identification and to give outsiders a glimpse of your vibrant personality. Luckily for those eager to show off their sartorial flavour at the office (not to mention during the daily commute), the availability of decorated tablet cases seems to be rivaled only by the number of vegan options at your local cafe and grocer.

Ready to shell out big bucks to prettify your iPad? Alaïa (yes, Alaïa) and Christian Louboutin have high-octane options, with price tags to match, of course. Looking for something more wallet friendly? Check out our top 10 (okay, nine) budget-conscious skins—plus one gorgeous and worthy splurge—for your beloved tech to slip into. Almost makes work seem like play.