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case-mate® Gives Your Mobile Device Something Chic to Wear this Holiday Season
Industrial Designer Erik Arlen and New Nordstrom Collections Offer Fashion-Forward Options for the Latest Must-Have Tech Accessories
ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- case-mate®, known for its innovative accessories that protect, adorn and enhance mobile technology, has tapped modern industrial designer Erik Arlen to create an edgy new line of mobile tech cases in time for holiday gift-giving. This line joins the newly-released Nordstrom Collections as the latest style-savvy offerings from case-mate.
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Best known for his innovative shoe designs for Nike, Arlen brings his industrial aesthetic to case-mate consumers with a collection that incorporates bold colors, textures and modular pieces.
"Fashion-forward consumers will love the look and feel of the line Erik has designed," said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of case-mate. "Our collaboration with Erik underscores our commitment to innovative design, quality craftsmanship and personal expression, and is just the first of many such design partnerships to come."
The Erik Arlen for case-mate line includes four distinctive designs:
-- The Egg, $24.99, extruded dots of different heights simulate the
distinctive look of an egg crate and create an interesting feel in hand.
Available in red, white, blue and black.
-- Facets, $24.99, random intersections of varying-size triangles visually
inspire while three different coatings provide interest to the touch.
Available in red, white or black.
-- The Rubix, $34.99, four interlocking color blocks let consumers
customize the look of their case.
-- Stacks, $34.99, six color bands lock together to create a case in
endless color combinations.
The Erik Arlen for case-mate line is available only at http://www.case-mate.com.
Joining Arlen's collection are the Nordstrom product lines from case-mate. The collections for men and women feature distinctive iPhone and iPad cases in fashionable colors and finishes. New eco-friendly packaging includes a seed and soil kit, allowing consumers to turn their garbage into a garden.
For the iPad (Men's and Women's)
-- Venture: More than just a case - the Venture also converts into a stand.
The iPad gets slipped into the case, which is a folder design that
easily flips into a stand allowing users to determine the appropriate
angle for any environment. Available in brown leather and a variety of
faux lizard skins in colors including hot pink, gold, black and purple.
For the iPhone (Women's)
-- Barely There Wrap: The thinnest case-mate case, the Barely There offers
a layer of protection and polish while leaving more of your device's
design visible. Made of a hard-to-break shell that's also flexible and
impact resistant, this case is available in hot pink, gold, green, black
and purple faux reptile skin fabrics.
-- Hula: Open in the front and back, Hula is designed to show-off the
maximum amount of your devices beauty while still shielding the phone
around its edges from hard surfaces. Made of impact resistant material,
the Hula comes in a variety of colors including pink, green, blue, white
and red.
-- ID: This multi-tasker protects your phone from scrapes and scratches
while offering a place to store must-haves like a driver's license,
credit card, subway pass, and more. Comes in a variety of colors
including hot pink, purple, green and silver.
-- Artist Series: The ultimate in artistic expression, choose a case that
features the art of internationally-renowned graphic artists, including
Deanne Cheuk, Matt Moore, Shadow Chen and Cinda B.
For the iPhone (Men's)
-- Barely There 2: Building off of the popular Barely There style, the BT 2
offers men distinctive construction with the same slim design. Mixing
metallic edging with cognac or black inserts, the BT2 mimics the
interior of your favorite sports car.
-- Flip Wallet: With a slot to hold your credit cards and ID, this textured
leather case lets you leave your wallet at home while protecting your
smartphone in style. Available and black and brown.
-- POP!: Using the innovative technique of co-molding, the Pop! Seamlessly
integrates two supportive materials to bring you the best of both
worlds--a hard case with soft handling. Available in white/grey and
black/grey color combinations.
-- Torque: Vroom, vroom. Perfect for the car enthusiast, this case draws
inspiration from the treads on a tire and comes in an assortment of
colors including, black, black and green, grey and green, grey and
black, red and black and yellow and black.
The collections are available on case-mate.com and at more than 100 Nordstrom stores nationwide. Prices begin at $19.99.
About case-mate
Launching innovative accessories since 2006, case-mate combines design engineering with cutting-edge materials to protect, adorn and enhance mobile technology. case-mate employees comprise entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world who believe that there is nothing more important than the freedom of self-expression. Our mantra "Freedom To Be Truly You" inspires every creative output, every day. This core principle carries through our products, packaging and partnerships and brings to life case-mate's vision in a dynamic technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit http://www.case-mate.com.
Contacts:
Lauren Montero, case-mate, 770.888.9965 x147, lauren.montero@case-mate.com
Katie Cwayna, Kaplow, 212.221.1713, kcwayna@kaplowpr.com
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CONTACT: Lauren Montero, case-mate, +1-770-888-9965 x147, lauren.montero@case-mate.com; Katie Cwayna, Kaplow, +1-212-221-1713, kcwayna@kaplowpr.com
Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com
case-mate® Gives Your Mobile Device Something Chic to Wear this Holiday Season
Industrial Designer Erik Arlen and New Nordstrom Collections Offer Fashion-Forward Options for the Latest Must-Have Tech Accessories
ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- case-mate®, known for its innovative accessories that protect, adorn and enhance mobile technology, has tapped modern industrial designer Erik Arlen to create an edgy new line of mobile tech cases in time for holiday gift-giving. This line joins the newly-released Nordstrom Collections as the latest style-savvy offerings from case-mate.
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Best known for his innovative shoe designs for Nike, Arlen brings his industrial aesthetic to case-mate consumers with a collection that incorporates bold colors, textures and modular pieces.
"Fashion-forward consumers will love the look and feel of the line Erik has designed," said Shashi Reddy, founder and CEO of case-mate. "Our collaboration with Erik underscores our commitment to innovative design, quality craftsmanship and personal expression, and is just the first of many such design partnerships to come."
The Erik Arlen for case-mate line includes four distinctive designs:
-- The Egg, $24.99, extruded dots of different heights simulate the
distinctive look of an egg crate and create an interesting feel in hand.
Available in red, white, blue and black.
-- Facets, $24.99, random intersections of varying-size triangles visually
inspire while three different coatings provide interest to the touch.
Available in red, white or black.
-- The Rubix, $34.99, four interlocking color blocks let consumers
customize the look of their case.
-- Stacks, $34.99, six color bands lock together to create a case in
endless color combinations.
The Erik Arlen for case-mate line is available only at http://www.case-mate.com.
Joining Arlen's collection are the Nordstrom product lines from case-mate. The collections for men and women feature distinctive iPhone and iPad cases in fashionable colors and finishes. New eco-friendly packaging includes a seed and soil kit, allowing consumers to turn their garbage into a garden.
For the iPad (Men's and Women's)
-- Venture: More than just a case - the Venture also converts into a stand.
The iPad gets slipped into the case, which is a folder design that
easily flips into a stand allowing users to determine the appropriate
angle for any environment. Available in brown leather and a variety of
faux lizard skins in colors including hot pink, gold, black and purple.
For the iPhone (Women's)
-- Barely There Wrap: The thinnest case-mate case, the Barely There offers
a layer of protection and polish while leaving more of your device's
design visible. Made of a hard-to-break shell that's also flexible and
impact resistant, this case is available in hot pink, gold, green, black
and purple faux reptile skin fabrics.
-- Hula: Open in the front and back, Hula is designed to show-off the
maximum amount of your devices beauty while still shielding the phone
around its edges from hard surfaces. Made of impact resistant material,
the Hula comes in a variety of colors including pink, green, blue, white
and red.
-- ID: This multi-tasker protects your phone from scrapes and scratches
while offering a place to store must-haves like a driver's license,
credit card, subway pass, and more. Comes in a variety of colors
including hot pink, purple, green and silver.
-- Artist Series: The ultimate in artistic expression, choose a case that
features the art of internationally-renowned graphic artists, including
Deanne Cheuk, Matt Moore, Shadow Chen and Cinda B.
For the iPhone (Men's)
-- Barely There 2: Building off of the popular Barely There style, the BT 2
offers men distinctive construction with the same slim design. Mixing
metallic edging with cognac or black inserts, the BT2 mimics the
interior of your favorite sports car.
-- Flip Wallet: With a slot to hold your credit cards and ID, this textured
leather case lets you leave your wallet at home while protecting your
smartphone in style. Available and black and brown.
-- POP!: Using the innovative technique of co-molding, the Pop! Seamlessly
integrates two supportive materials to bring you the best of both
worlds--a hard case with soft handling. Available in white/grey and
black/grey color combinations.
-- Torque: Vroom, vroom. Perfect for the car enthusiast, this case draws
inspiration from the treads on a tire and comes in an assortment of
colors including, black, black and green, grey and green, grey and
black, red and black and yellow and black.
The collections are available on case-mate.com and at more than 100 Nordstrom stores nationwide. Prices begin at $19.99.
About case-mate
Launching innovative accessories since 2006, case-mate combines design engineering with cutting-edge materials to protect, adorn and enhance mobile technology. case-mate employees comprise entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world who believe that there is nothing more important than the freedom of self-expression. Our mantra "Freedom To Be Truly You" inspires every creative output, every day. This core principle carries through our products, packaging and partnerships and brings to life case-mate's vision in a dynamic technology marketplace. To learn more, please visit http://www.case-mate.com.
Contacts:
Lauren Montero, case-mate, 770.888.9965 x147, lauren.montero@case-mate.com
Katie Cwayna, Kaplow, 212.221.1713, kcwayna@kaplowpr.com
SOURCE case-mate
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case-mate
CONTACT: Lauren Montero, case-mate, +1-770-888-9965 x147, lauren.montero@case-mate.com; Katie Cwayna, Kaplow, +1-212-221-1713, kcwayna@kaplowpr.com
Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com