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Your key: from boring utensil to casual accessory

31.5.2023

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You can simply throw your key in your pocket, of course. Or you can turn it into a cool piece of jewellery with one of these tricks.

Before you leave the house, you probably also have an imaginary checklist of things that need to be quickly stowed away in your bag or pants bag. Wallet, mobile, keys. The former secures your lunch, a coffee to go and everything else your consumerist heart desires. Thanks to your smartphone, you can - thank goodness - stay in touch and up to date around the clock. And your key ... is a door opener, sure. But it might also be your new favourite accessory.

At the waistband

Variant 1: a classic carabiner.
Source: Instagram @jandrotapiolas

Variant 2: singer Lary with XL key ring. — Variant 1: a classic carabiner.
Source: Instagram @jandrotapiolas

Why stuff your keys down your trousers when they can dangle from your belt loop? Not only will you always have them to hand, but you'll also be promoted from extra to leading actor.

This works, for example, with fancy snap hooks, large merchandise rings à la Lary or even your normal key ring. The important thing is to choose a product that can be easily attached to and removed from the belt loop. Otherwise, you'll save yourself the hassle of rummaging around in confusing pockets, but you'll have to fumble and fiddle with your trousers. Nope, thanks. These models, for example, are stylish and easy to use:

Karabiners

CHF28.35

AustriAlpin Asymm Oval Snap Hook

Key ring

Quantity discount

CHF7.85 per piece for 3 units

Trespass LOCK X - Keyring Set

Key ring

CHF10.20

Nite Ize Key Carabiner Keyring Gr

Karabiners

CHF28.35

AustriAlpin Asymm Oval Snap Hook

Quantity discount

Key ring

CHF7.85 per piece for 3 units

Trespass LOCK X - Keyring Set

Key ring

CHF10.20

Nite Ize Key Carabiner Keyring Gr

Around the neck

Julian Zigerli wears his own design.
Source: Instagram @julianzigerli84

Available in all Pantone colours. — Julian Zigerli wears his own design.
Source: Instagram @julianzigerli84

Hanging your newly spotlighted key around your neck will attract even more attention than on your hip. You can easily weave pretty ribbons for this yourself or - even easier - shop for your favourite colour.

While we're on the subject: Would you like to do a lanyard tutorial?

Sure, bring on the DIY content.
73%
Why make it myself when I can order it?
27%

The competition has ended.

Leather straps, a chunky metal chain or a mobile phone chain with a different purpose work just as well. If you like it particularly colourful, make a unique piece from craft or decorative beads, similar to this glasses chain from my colleague Pia.