Maria Sharapova to Unveil Prince’s Sharapova Collection Limited Edition Racquet Bags at the US Open
Posted by Aaress Lawless on Aug 22, 2007 | Print |
When Maria Sharapova steps out on court for the first time as the US Open defending champion, she will also be debuting her brand-new limited edition racquet bag.
Sharapova, who won her 2nd Grand Slam last September in Flushing Meadows, has combined her love for fashion and tennis by helping design a set of racquet bags as part of Prince Sports’ Sharapova Collection.
She will unveil the first piece in the new set, a six-pack racquet bag, during her first round match next week at the US Open.
Maria’s goal was to create fashion-inspired products that incorporate specifically constructed compartments designed to hold and organize everyday items many women carry to the court.
“Racquet bags don’t have to look like gym bags. Like any other bag in a women’s wardrobe, it should complement her and add a touch of glamour,” said Sharapova in a Prince press release.
“I wanted to bring a sense of style to the racquet bag, while at the same time make it completely functional and durable.”
All pieces in the collection have an exterior comprised primarily of stylish black patent leather with splashes of deep fuchsia velour in the Prince logo. The interior is made up of heavy-duty nylon, used to protect Maria’s O3 White racquets and her personal belongings.
The Sharapova Collection tour bag has four separate compartments designed to hold a cell phone, mp3 player and earphones, personal items (such as makeup, jewelry, keys, etc.), and string/grip tape, sweat bands or pens for those pre or post match autographs!
Sharapova, who signed a lifetime partnership agreement with Prince last August, and plays with the O3 White, tennis’ best-selling racquet, worked in close conjunction with the company’s design and production teams to create and deliver the limited edition bags in time for her U.S Open appearance.
“Maria has an incredible sense of style and it really comes through in this collection,” said Linda Glassel, VP of Marketing and Communications at Prince.
“We appreciate her insight and help in producing these beautiful, functional bags. We are looking forward to seeing her take to the court with her new bag as she begins her quest for a second straight U.S. Open title.”
Aside from the 6-pack tour bag that Maria will carry, this limited addition Sharapova Collection will offer a triple bag as well and will be available to consumers, for a limited time, nationwide beginning November 1 - just in time for the 2007 holiday season.
The Tour bag (six-pack racquet bag) will retail at $70.00, with the 3-pack racquet bag available for $50.00.
In addition to these limited edition products, new pieces in Prince’s signature Sharapova Collection will be available starting January 2008. For more information on the Sharapova Collection and to see the new bag after it is debuted at the US Open, visit the Prince Tennis website
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Erwin | Aug 22, 2007 | Reply
Thanks for the info!