[The reason I'd buy a bright green phone is because everyone would notice. - Mephisto]
The Nokia Young Designers exhibit future at the Paris Fashion Week
October 4, 1999--Nokia has today entered into cooperation with four young fashion designers, who will be hosting their own shows at Paris Fashion Week which starts tomorrow.
The designers Maurizio Galante, Kostas Murkudis, Sharon Wauchob and Jeremy Scott have been inspired by mobility and its new dimensions for modern lifestyle and individuality. Their fashion shows reflect this theme in a variety of ways. Some of the designers feature mobile phone accessories designed exclusively for the show.
``Nokia is happy to sponsor these four young designers, who have already given solid proof of their creative talent.
Mobile phones inspire style conscious individuals throughout the world, and we are constantly in search for new ideas and fresh approaches. This cooperation further strengthens Nokia's presence in the fashion world, and we look forward to discussing and sharing ideas with the Nokia Young Designers', said Heikki Norta, General Manager, Marketing Services, Nokia Mobile Phones, Europe and Africa.
The Nokia Young Designers are:
Maurizio Galante 34, Italian ``This innovative designer makes creative use of different fabrics and techniques. Every creation is a unique haute couture work of art. Mr. Galante has long experience designing his own collections.' Fashion show: 8 October, 9.15 am Union Centrale des Arts Decoratifs, 109 rue de Rivoli 750
Kostas Murkudis 40, Greek, born and living in Germany ``Mr. Murkudis has only recently set up his own label, but he
has quickly established himself as one of the hottest young designers of today. His most recent collection has been among the most sophisticated and most wearable, described as 'clothes that every young woman will want to buy'.' Fashion
show: 5 October, 4.30pm, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, 5 rue des Fosses St. Bernard
Sharon Wauchob 28, Irish ``This Irish designer has created a distinctive personal style with strong lines and graphical
appeal. Her innovative designs have already made a big impression in trend-setting magazines.' Fashion show: 4 October, 3.45pm Galerie St-Germain, 85 bd St-Germain
Jeremy Scott, 26, American ``This young American creates provocative designs that communicate his sense of humour.
Known for trash elegance and his avant-garde creations, he has been a favourite of the press since his very first show.'
Fashion show: 9 October, 8.00pm Union Centrale des Arts Decoratifs, 109 rue du Rivoli 75001
Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. Nokia is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks including related services. It also supplies multimedia terminals and computer displays. In 1998, net sales totaled EUR 13.3 billion (USD 15.7 billion).
Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris
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