Already announced with the initial introduction of Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft today reminds again that five designer themes, created just for Windows phones, will be available with the availability of Windows Mobile 6.5 aka Windows Phone on October 6th. The themes, which include custom palettes and wallpapers, were designed by some of today's hottest designers, incl. Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Isaac Mizrahi, Rock & Republic and Ron Arad. Smartphones are just as much a fashion statement as the clothes you wear and are quickly becoming a must-have accessory. The designer themes are just one more way that Windows phones help folks customize their device to fit their style.

In Microsoft's Windows Mobile Blog, Liz Sloan wrote: "We're excited to team up with these designers to let people customize their mobile device to fit their personality and express their style. It's time to cast aside your drab default wallpaper and devices theme and make this year about style, color and fun!"

These Windows phone exclusive designer themes will be available for free on all Windows phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 on October 6 and can be downloaded for free from Windows Marketplace for Mobile.

Cheers ~ Arne