Pad Protector

New product, new category. But in the mad rush to buy an iPad—the better to get your Style.com on the go, of course—we initially neglected that most important accessory: the case. (For the accident prone—OK, us—it’s a necessity.) Dooney & Bourke’s new sheath is perfect: functional, inexpensive, and classic. It comes in a variety of neutral tones, like black, brown, white, navy, and tan (all versions come with a contrast red lining), but with a minimal design like this one, we like a bold color, like the lemon yellow or fire-engine red (pictured).

$65, available at www.dooney.com.