So, we have had Prada, Armani – both Giorgio and Emporio – D&G and various other fashion designers dip their neatly manicured toes into the world of the mobile phone, each with the intention of creating the ultimate accessory.  Now it’s the turn of the flashy French house of Christian Dior.

Dior launched their first phones in 2008, but have now updated the range.  These phones, the Diamantis and the Cristal Saphir are still listed but the Zelie, Zenaide and Nacre will be added soon, although both will be made to order.  The diamond encrusted flip phones are available in red and white, with a frightening price tag of £5,000 for the Zelie and £8,000 for the Zenaide.  The Nacre – another five grand -  is covered in mother-of-pearl and will be joined by a sapphire Bluetooth headset in stores.

Each monstrosity comes with a My Dior mini-phone, which is a Bluetooth module used to make and receive calls without removing your actual phone from your bag.   The specification is largely irrelevant, with actual figures even more so, as the few details out there say it has a ‘camera’, a media player, FM radio and possibly, a dual-SIM slot.  Presumably everything will become clear when they’re released in December.  Form an orderly queue at your local Dior emporium, but prime the bank manager before you head off though, won’t you.