Sprint announced that it offer the LG Marquee for presale on September 20 at for sale in stores on October 2. The LG Marquee's new fashion wardrobe will be reveled at special event tomorrow during Fashion Week in New York where new designer cases will walk the smartphone runway.
The LG Marque is said to "perfectly pair fashion with technology." The LG Marque ships with Android 2.3, 4" NOVA touchscreen, mobile hotspots (up to 5 connections), 5MP camera, front-facing camera, 1 GHz processor, 3G data access, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Sprint ID.
The LG Marquee will sell for $99 with a contract and rebate.
"Being able to give our designers yet another platform for growth and exposure is part of the DNA of MADE; and allowing our designers to interact with major brands like LG is a great learning tool for future partnerships,” said Jenne Lombardo, Co-Director of MADE.
The chic and functional LG Marquee carrying cases created by the participating designers will debut on September 15 during LG’s launch event at MADE FASHION WEEK.
LG enlisted Stacy London of TLC’s “What Not To Wear” to act as resident style mentor to five up-and-coming MADE designers as they craft chic carrying cases for LG Marquee.