The iPhone 16 Pro Gets a New Ultra-Premium Leather Case From Nomad

Nomad now sells Dublin leather cases for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. These “Olde Dublin” cases, available in modern and folio variants, are only available for a limited time.

Olde Dublin is the second limited-edition Nomad product to feature leather from Horween, a classic Chicagoan tannery that utilizes a minimalistic treatment process to enhance and highlight the natural characteristics of cowhide. Dublin leather is very similar to standard Horween leather, though it’s treated with more oils to achieve a shinier finish and a greater susceptibility to patina. Ah, yes, patina. The magical word that gets leather-heads frothing at the mouth.

“Dublin leather undergoes minimal, natural tanning that brings out the hide’s distinct colors and tonal variations … it offers more shine and develops a deep, beautiful patina more quickly than most other leathers. No two cases will look the same.”

Each Olde Dublin case features anodized aluminum buttons, MagSafe compatibility, a 360-degree shock-absorbing TPE bumper, raised edges to protect the iPhone’s screen and cameras, plus dual lanyard attachment points. The folio variant includes three card slots and a small cash pocket. (Nomad suggests that you use a screen protector with the folio case, as credit cards could create micro abrasions on the iPhone’s screen.)

Naturally, since this is an iPhone 16 Pro case, it has a cutout for the new Camera Control button. The cutout is shaped like a trough to accommodate swipe gestures. Most iPhone 16 cases feature a similar trough-shaped cutout, but some don’t, so it’s worth a quick mention.

You can buy the Olde Dublin case today for $70. The Folio variant costs $90. Note that this limited-edition case is only available for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max—this year’s Pro and non-Pro iPhones are not the exact same size, meaning that you cannot use an iPhone 16 Pro case on a standard iPhone 16.

Source: Nomad