Dior phone has a high-end model, for $26,000

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Bits and pieces of information about the first Christian Dior phone have been circulating for months, but apparently it has finally made an official showing in Europe. Created by ModeLabs, the Parisian phone designer to the stars, the "My Dior" clamshell comes in two versions, both come with a 2.6-inch touch screen and a 2-megapixel camera. The difference between the two? The higher-end model is draped in crocodile skin and festooned with 640 Swarovski crystals--totaling 3,251 carats--and goes for $26,000, Newlaunches reports. The lesser sibling is a mere $5,000, for more frugal shoppers.

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Tags:: Christian Dior,; ModeLabs,; luxury,; phones

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by radrider82 June 9, 2008 10:30 AM PDT: I'm sorry but whoevers willing to fork $26K for a cellphone is a complete imbecile. What a complete waste of money that can go towards something much more valuable to civilization. If you're actually thinking of buying this thing, please think about how many dying people you can feed.; Reply to this comment

by make_or_break June 9, 2008 12:42 PM PDT

Let's see...a cell phone loaded with questionable tech of the "yesterday's news" kind, draped with dead reptile, and embedded with little chunks of GLASS...yeah, I can see how that merits a $26K price tag.

Supposed it might've been cheaper had the dollar not tanked (not).

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