(Re)Classic Case for iPhone 13 Series, Slate Green / iPhone 13 Pro
Textured elegance for your iPhone, made better for the Earth with plant-based and recycled materials. The timeless contrast of smooth and cross-grained leather is reinterpreted with Yatay™ by Coronet for low-impact, long-lasting protection.
*Not compatible with Moment lenses and Drop-in Lens Mounts
Our Review
Native Union (Re)Classic Case (iPhone 13 Series) — a polished, sustainable case for the desk and the commute
The gist: A leather-look case made from plant-based material that reads as professional on video calls while still protecting your phone through a daily commute.
- 6ft / 1.8m drop protection: a raised lip guards the camera and screen if the phone slips off a desk or car seat.
- Yatay plant-based leather alternative: made from wheat and corn rather than animal leather or PU, roughly 5x more scratch/wear-resistant than typical PU alternatives — it holds up without cracking over months of use.
- MagSafe compatible: built-in magnets work with desk chargers and car mounts, useful for hands-free calls during a commute.
- 100% recycled frame and recycled microfiber lining, a small sustainability point for workplaces that track it.
MacSources reviewer Nicholas Calderone, evaluating the (Re)Classic build, wrote that it "feels very secure in hand, providing excellent grip" without sliding on a desk or car seat, though he flagged the higher price versus basic cases as the main tradeoff.
Best for: professionals who want a polished, non-plastic-looking case with real drop protection. Skip it if: you just need the cheapest possible case — basic options protect for less money. Runs ~$33–$60 depending on color/size — check the current price before buying.
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