Katy Perry showing off her Apple watch   Photo: Courtesy
 

By Sheila Kimani (@sheilakimm)

Trendsetting is an art that celebrities strive to master! For the likes of Beyonce, Katy Perry, Anna Wintour, Sam Smith and Karl Largerfield, their vast influence and prominence within their circles, saw them privileged enough to get the highly coveted I-phone Apple watch days before it hit the market.

For those keen on technology trends, and lovers of the Apple brands, it goes without saying that the Apple watch is the latest dream list gadget. Owing to its advanced technology and improved functionalities that set it apart from the previously existing smart watches from competitor markets such as Samsung, Motorola and LG.

Aside from the tech lovers, the Apple watch appeals to yet another target audience. The kind that can splurge a fortune on the finer things in life, whose goal is to stay ahead of the pack trend wise and who live breathe and eat fashion. Yes! That’s the fashionistas.

Impressively amongst its exclusive list of influencers for the Apple watch was Vogue Editor Anna Wintour and Channel designer Karl Lagerfield who have great influence upon the fashion industry.

Analysts revealed that by simply spotting Anna and Karl in the Apple watch, most of fashion enthusiasts would soon be spotting the luxurious gadget whose straps can be well customized to match different outfits, is great for exercise as it tracks ones heart beat, can be used for shopping thanks to Apple pay and more

While the Apple watch can be purchased online from the Apple, Kenyans are yet jump onto the trend which is fast catching on. However seeing how bold some corporate, celebrities and socialites love to flaunt what they got. It simply a matter of time before everyone will be posing for selfies with their Apple strategically placed for show off. Just like Beyonce did.