Jun. 20 - Tennis player Maria Sharapova - noted for her on-court style - launches a new line of fashion accessories.
MORE INFO: Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova launched the fashion brand on the London catwalk, saying the collection of accessories was inspired by aspects of her own life.
The 'The Maria Sharapova Design Collection' marks the first collaboration between the Number 3 ranked Russian tennis star and a mobile phone company.
It includes a tennis Courtside Case, a compact Exercise Case for trips to the gym, the Party Bag for her evening out in town, and the Travel Wallet.
Soundbite: Maria Sharapova, tennis player, saying (English):
"It's important to have your voice, it's not just about putting your name on a product. You know all the brand I work with that's my number one priority is that I want to be face-to-face working with them on inspirations and ideas and on things that I feel are important to me and this accessory line came about really as a no-brainer."
~ Possible Discussion Topics: 1. What do you think of Sharapova's new fashion accessories?
2. What do you think of sports and other entertainment celebrities launching their own fashion labels?
~ Jason
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