LG and Prada today renewed their exclusive mobile phone partnership, which began in 2006, and are developing their 3rd device – PRADA phone by LG 3.0, which will be launched in early 2012.
The collaboration focuses on key elements within the smartphone, including software and user interface down to its design and packaging.
The earlier 2 phones which were launched in 2007 and 2008 were LG KE850 Prada and LG KF900 Prada respectively. LG managed to sell over 1 million units of LG KE850 Prada and as evidence of its place in design history, this device is a part of the permanent collection in New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Shanghai.
Quotes from the signing ceremonry in Seoul, Korea
Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, “Our working relationship with PRADA is unique in its longevity and success, something no other phone company and luxury brand have been able to replicate. Having successfully launched two PRADA phones by LG, we look forward to collaborating further to develop premium handsets with a strong identity and the most sophisticated style.”
Mr. Patrizio Bertelli, CEO of PRADA Group said, “The partnership between Prada and LG has always been characterised by an innovative approach and uncompromised quality of style, design and breakthrough technology. These values are common to both our brands, which have always anticipated, and often set, the trends in many fields. We were therefore delighted to cooperate again with LG in the development of the latest creation of the mobile communication industry.”
Those who are excited about the upcoming device by LG and Prada, here is a teaser pic for you.
