Recent surveys have revealed that iPhone is enjoying a good reign as the most popular mobile device in the tech-savvy Japan. And there is an ultra-luxe item which is being made available to mark the occasion. One of the major cell phone providers in the country, Softbank has just launched the Japan Texture Special Edition mobile accessory for iPhone which is really an attempt to bring a distinct Japanese flavor to the widely successful gadget that almost everybody owns or wants to own.

The new collection has mobiles fitted in lacquer cases that play five different designs each paying homage to the days of samurais and shoguns. In fact, the elegant presentation cases by themselves look nothing short of a work of art.

And at that point, let us tell you that ironically the Japan Texture Special Edition cases cost far more than the smartphone itself. The current price tag reads $1,057, which is huge. Some might wonder about its success in the recession recovering Japan, but hey, the folks here are never heard of compromising on trends and fashion…no matter what!

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Macallan enjoys an unparallel popularity with those who appreciate sipping on high quality Scotch. And the buzz is that the famous distillery is all set to launch a new family of single malts. Called the Macallan 1824 Collection (after the founding year of the company), this one comprises of four distinct tastes and expression. Mind you, each liquor has been created by the Master Whiskey Makers and carry within them an infusion of gorgeous flavors and aromas that we associate with the brand.

The four bottles carry the names – Select Oak, Whiskey Maker’s Edition, Estate Ramsay and Master Blender Emeritus. The last one has been dedicated to the parent company, The Edrington Group and to Bob Dalgarno.

For you information, the Macallan Whiskey Maker has some 50 years of experience to boast of. And the new Macallan 1824 Limited Release is the most exotic for it’s bottled at 48% after being drawn from sherry seasoned Spanish oak casks when at the peak of maturity. The price tag is $2K. The Collection is up for sale at Travel Retail outlets in the Americas and Europe and has just been launched in Asia at Singapore airport.

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Vanity isn’t the prerogative of the women kind alone for now the secret’s out in the open that men enjoy pampering themselves as much. Exquisite (and manly) perfumes and fragrances included. And if you are on those for whom price really doesn’t matter as long as you smell good, do check out the new Paco Rabanne 1 Million 18 Carats LUXE edition perfume.

Created for a selected few (money is the only criteria), the perfume comes for a huge price, $57,000. It is a heady mix of sexy blood orange, grapefruit, cinnamon, mint, rose, spices and light leather with strong hints of white wood, patchouli and amber. One whiff and you will know how much care and time perfumers Christophe Reynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard have spent on this one.

The luxurious perfume has been filled in a gorgeous golden bottle with a diamond crown. Plus each if them comes individually numbered too. The case is also very beautiful in the Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence style complete with the golden lever. The perfume is available in 100 ml bottles and can be refilled.

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The new watch by Perrelet distinguishes itself from other luxury timepieces. Called the Maestro Edition musical watch, this one comes equipped in an ‘in-house’ iPod nano dock (8 GB memory) with integrated remote control as well as speakers. The iPod tower has two Swisskubik watch winders in its windows that can easily be accessed both from front and back.

The tower has been made in lacquered dark wood to gives the best quality in sound with a brush of aluminum to match the Logitech speakers under the aluminum grill. Among the musical features, you can also enjoy some pre-loaded audio files featuring the tunes of many chiming watches.

In the picture above the first watch is a Perrelet 5-Minute Repeater while the second one is an Alarm, ye latter lets you set up a louder alarm on loudspeaker if you are one of those deep sleepers for whom no alarm whatsoever works; trust us, this one will! Both the tower as well the watch winders can be re-charged. The two watches are part of a limited edition of 50 each. The price tag ranges between $7,000-$15,000.

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