The iPad has certainly made like easier - the sweetest mix between your treasured iPhone and your laptop that makes sure you at least know you're late for your appointment, makes shopping online from your favorite retailers way too easy and means you'll never have to buy another physical book if you don't want too.  While the iPad itself is sleek and pretty all by itself it's much too fragile to be left out in the open to fend for itself while there are wayward dogs, purses and butts still around.  While the Otter Box is certainly the most effective way to protect your investment in technology, we must say, we prefer something a little more stylish.  See our favorite cases that marry style and function!

Marry style and function with this handsome wool and leather case with multiple pockets.

2.  Chanel, Black Quilted Lambskin, $800
While $800 is steep to spend on any tech case, we can guarantee that it's made to last and will be stylish for years to come.  With that said, we think we would rather put that $800 towards a 2.55 handbag but if it showed up on our doorstep we would be happy to put it to good use!

Chanel brings it's timeless appeal to the tech world with an entire line of cases like this beautifully quilted sleeve.

3. Gucci, Red Embossed Patent Leather, $200
Looking for something timeless but with a little more presence?  Gucci takes patent leather up a notch in a beautiful shade of burgundy.

Looking for a pop of color?  Gucci's rich wine patent leather sleeve means you'll never lose your iPad again.

 4.  Kate Spade, Black & White Polka Dot Coated Poplin, $85
Anything with a sense of humor gets high marks in our book so naturally, Kate Spade tops that list.  While the polka dots probably won't help you get your work done any faster, they will put a smile on your face while you're doing it.

Add some pattern to your work accessories with stripes, plaid or polka dots, like this case from Kate Spade.

5.  Proenza Schouler, Bright Leather, $600
While all of these cases can help make your iPad or other tablet the most stylish at the office, we have to admit that our absolute favorite is this Proenza Schouler case.  First and foremost, it's the only case with a zipper which is extremely important to us:  we like all our pieces to do double-duty and when we aren't using the case for it's intended purpose we like to store stationary, pens and stamps.  Secondly and perhaps more important, it's designed after Proenza Schouler's PS1 bag that we have been drooling over for years.