Armani have teamed up with Samsung to release another “haute couture” phone, this time it is a smartphone using the Windows Mobile operating system.

It’s one of the first phones available with the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, which will lead the way to a new generation of mobile applications.

The phone was released by none other than Steve Ballmer who felt, the phone was “the most fashionable phone he’s ever had a chance to talk about.”

Nokia will launch after October 29 a limited edition Nokia N97 mini RAOUL in only 1000 units and for Singapore market for now.

The kit will include a special back battery cover with fashion house RAOUL signature stripes, a leather pouch and leather dangler.

The whole package is sold in a big leather bound box, all for about $590. It can be pre-ordered now from Nokia Singapore.

The French company S.T. DuPont has decided to enter the mobile market by making a cell phone in collaboration with Pantech.

Of course, a luxury model like the Pantech Sky Dupont IM-U510LE is less about the features and more about appearance.

The handset has gold-plated edges and it features a 3 inch touchscreen display, 2G-only connectivity, GPS and a 3MP camera.

This HP netbook was unveiled at the Tam’s Spring 2010 fashion show during New York’s Fashion Week at Bryant Park last September 12.

Inspired by the Chinese love story, “Butterfly Lovers”, the new Vivienne Tam netbook is covered with butterfly designs on a champagne-gold background.

This beautiful butterfly printed netbook can fit in any handbag and is perfect for any meeting on the go.

Vertu has a new line-up of luxury devices. It’s called Ascent Ti Mixed Metal collection, and is set to start selling in September.

The Knurled version features knurled rose gold side panels with rose gold keys and screws whilst the back is a specialized knurled rubber back.

The other version is made of brushed titanium with yellow gold screws and keys with the same knurled rubber back as the knurled version.