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07 October 2009 11:59 AM

Google signs up Dolce & Gabbana to build a browser

Google has unveiled the first designer web browser.

It has signed up Dolce & Gabbana, Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson to design themes for its Chrome web browser.

The free downloads give the browser a new look and feel. For instance, Dolce & Gabbana’s version has a lepoard print background, while Matthew Williamson has opted for peacock feathers.

Over 100 designs are available, with artists such as Jeff Koons and even film director Wes Craven have created their own themes.

“A bit like painting your nails to match your outfit, or changing your make-up to reflect the occasion, we’ve found that people like to customise their technology too,” said Kate Hammond, Product Marketing Manager at Google. “With people spending ever more time on the web, these designer themes bring a little more style to your internet experience”

Google launched its web browser, Chrome, in September 2009. The firm hopes the browser will take on Microsoft, and is also expected to form the basis of Google’s rival to the Windows computer software, which is expected to launch next year.

You can download the free designer themes here.

 

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