Signs of the recession lifting up have been a huge welcome, even in the luxury market. Well this moolah-related happening has given a reason to most brands to go real wild and creative on their theme-based luxe products. Take Mobiado for instance, this Canadian mobile phone maker has just created the the 350 Pioneer to join the space-themed luxury phone by Vertu.

We are told that 350 Pioneer has a body that’s been machined from none other than spacecraft aluminum with clear anodizing to achieve an exclusive and hard surface. Once this is done, the maker inlaid the frame with sapphire crystals as well as an infrared window made from a single piece of ruby crystal.

The phone has buttons made from combinations of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. There are gold-plated stainless steel screws too. So far, they have decided to make only 37 units since it symbolises the number of years that Pioneer 10 spacecraft has been traveling through space. Among othere features, you can enjoy multimedia capabilities, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 2.36″ 16 million colors display as well as an integrated GPS, and Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity.

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The Motorola Aura has been on the top of the news for a whole bagful of reasons. We heard about the grand presentation by none other than David Beckham and then there was Amosu waving it’s bling-y wand on the mobile to create some cheezy but luxe versions for the same. And this time, it is the Diamond Edition of the phone that is making heads turn. Designed with the sole motivation to outshine every other phone in the league, this one is a sight to behold with its 18 carat goldplating.

Not just that, some 34 sparkling diamons line the circular display of the phone (something like what Amosu did but we prefer the new pattern a wee bit more). The mobile phone is a real show stopper.

Even the technological strappings are very sound. The Motorola Aura Diamond Edition has a quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity along with other features like CrystalTalk technology, stereo Bluetooth, music and video playback support. There is a 2 megapixel camera that can go ballistic with the 2GB of internal memory. There is no 3G connectivity. The price tag reads $5,700.

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Technology may once have been called the greatest enemy to ecology but that is no longer how it is viewed as today. Now we have hi tech gadgets that only reinforce our belief that technology and nature go hand in hand. The abundant presence of green gadgets is proof of this new view.

The Leaf is a cool phone that is simplistic and would garner the interest of those who adhere to a lifestyle of minimalism. The flexible cell phone can be worn as a bracelet around your wrist, which makes it part-jewellery, but what makes this simple gadget so interesting is its green feature. The phone has a panel of solar cells on its back which create enough energy to keep the phone running. Just wear the breacelet phone and walk out into the sun to charge your phone.

Apart from being powered by solar energy, the phone can also be recharged in the traditional manner with electricity. Designed by Seungkyun Woo and Junyi Heo, the fact that the phone can only be used for calls and messaging underlines it statement of minimalism.

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We know the moment when the entire world stands still for the mobile lovers, and the poor dears can do nothing but watch helplessly. If you haven’t guessed already, we are referring to the mobile phone slips that makes the gorgeous talk device we love so much crash to the floor and fall apart. And we had been quite surprised that no one really thought of addressing this little problem. So much for technology!

But we can stop complaining now because the Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber phone is here. Created by none other than Vertu, this is their newest luxury mobile phone range that have been finished with optimum carbon fibers and resin. The result? Well, the phone gets a uniform surface on both flat and curved parts.

Among the salient features, one can find the 2-inch QVGA display, 3G, 4GB internal memory and the 3.15MP camera complete with LED flash. Again, Vertu has given this new phone the most amazing protection but also given it sleekness and lightweighted-ness.

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Vertu, Nokia’s deliciously luxurious division that shells out high-end mobile phones just got a new feather on its cap. The popular line Ascent Ti has got itself a new version with the Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel. An ancient steel forging technique has been used to get this rather new shape with an increased strength and hardness. We especially liked the hand etching on the phone.

For the uninitiated, the same technique is used to make Samurai swords and Indian Wootz swords. So you can be assured that the Ascent Ti Damascus is a sturdy one.

Also, technical specifications are just the same as the other Ascent Ti phones like a QVGA display, S40 UI, GSM?UMTS connectivity, a 3.2 MP camera with LED flash and 4GB internal memory. Part of a limited edition, Damascus as only 100 units into production. We haven’t heard of the price tag yet but it will be high.

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Mobiado is back in action with the Grand 350 PRL. One of the firsts in the brand’s Grand line, this one uses mother of pearl and features a full keyboard. In other words, it is a grand combination of good looks with the right amount of bling along with the latest in art mobile functionality.

The Grand 350 PRL works as per the CNC machine from aircraft aluminum that is plated with black nickel. Not just that, the phone is decorated with sapphire crystal and is layered from behind with the gorgeous luster of mother of pearl.

The infrared window is constructed from a solid piece of ruby crystal and the buttons create play of their own with brilliant combination of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. There are four designer options to pick yours from — black, gold, pink and white. Other features include 3.2 megapixel, integrated GPS, 2.36-inch display with up to 16 million colors, Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity, music player and WLAN connectivity. The handsets are barrel shaped and look like tonneau mechanical watches. The price tag says $2,600.

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Don’t have we always admired luxury designer Alexander Amosu’s taste in the ultra-glam accessories. This time around, he has created a whole series of exotic cases to complement your luxury phones. For instance, if you already own the Diamond Pink Blackberry Storm by Amosu; we are quite sure that you must have not been successful in your search for the right cover for this one.

But now, Amosu gives you quite a variety. In fact, you even have the option of having your name embossed on the leather with fine craftsmanship accompanied by gorgeous styling. Please note that all the phone cases have been made in hand and stitched using exotic material like crocodile, python, ostrich and lizard. Ouch! Now, that might hurt some if you are an animal lover. So, we shall leave the final call on to you.

Well, Amosu is charging quite a hefty bill for all the pain it’s taking to decorate your mobile phone the glamorous way. The starting price is $650. Normally, most of Amosu’s products are part of a limited edition but we don’t have much information about this one.

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Any takers for the iPhone’s 3G minimalist look? Well, now is the unique opportunity to flaunt it on cell phones from Amosu, Peter Aloisson and Knalihs as well. All this is happening due to the unique initiative in mobile accessories by German label GnG.

Thought of by two young fellas, Gerrit Guugeenberger and Martin are Gadalla, GnG’s precious iPhone shell comprises of a framework into which the phone is used and a sub-shell which are then linked together. This shell is made of 140 grams of 18 K gold that is liberally decorated with some 200 diamonds while the logo itself is encrusted with 400 diamonds. But if you desire, the logo can be further customized.

The shell has been kept thin measuring only 1mm and a special high-tech carbon fiber inlay for stability and security. The picture above shows the ‘Golden Delicious’ model, the price of which is a huge $108,880. We have a feeling that the $20,000 worth iPhone case from Casemate looks like a cheap bargain in front of this one.

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We have a new sobriquet for the land of the rising sun. Yes, Japan can very well be called the land of the fashion conscious too. Live here and you will know of things and ways that the folks here always to try to follow a trend or create their own. Same goes for their most important companion — the cell phone. Among the top two mobile service providers here, brand Softbank is in news. Actually, it is a response to the recent tie up between a Google phone and rival Docomo.

Buzz is that Softbank has decided to join hands with fashion mogul Giorgio Armani. The child of this business marriage will be called 830SC Emporio Armani model and has been specially designed for the Japanese market.

The phone is sleek with an LED light embedded in its side spelling out the brand’s name loud and clear but with a subtle style in a combination of green, blue and red. If you like to flaunt it, then please go have it!

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Mobiado is one cell phone brand that really hasn’t disappointed the rich whims and fancies, so far! You ask for luxury, and the folks at this company give you luxury, topped with a little more. Take their new professional 105GCB Rose mobile, for instance.

Keeping the signature Mobiado structure for a mobile intact, this one looks more or less the same but with a pink spark. Yep, we are referring to the 18K rose gold plating that will strike a chord with the ladies out there.

The front and back of the Mobiado 105GCB Rose has been done in sapphire crystal (complemented by sapphire crystal buttons) that is framed in brass. The letters and symbols have been painted in hand. Stainless steel screws hold the patent-pending hidden sliding battery cover, made in single piece sapphire crystal, mechanism. Oh, yes and here is some techie dope. A 2-inch QVGA display gives off close to 16 million colors. And if you get bored with that, play with the 2-megapixel camera that has a 1 GB memory. No word on the price.

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