A new [trademark application by Samsung in the UK](https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003762790) suggests the company may be working on fashionable skins for its phones, as reported by [_Android Headlines_](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2022/03/samsung-may-be-designing-protective-fashion-film.html) and [_Let’s Go Digital_](https://nl.letsgodigital.org/smartphones/samsung-fashion-protective-film/). The UK Intellectual Property Office application describes “protective and decorative films adapted for smartphones,” using the name “Fashion Film.”

This doesn’t confirm that an actual product will follow (you can see [other trademarks Samsung’s registered](https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmowner/page/search?id=98843&domain=1&app=0&mark=UK00003762790) to find out how many are never used). Still, any sign the company is taking a step to enter the skin accessory market is notable. Currently, the space is mainly taken over by smaller companies like Dbrand, which has even had its product featured in [Samsung’s stores](https://twitter.com/KarlConrad/status/1225458132786253824). And while the trademark application doesn’t...