Wrapped in diamond perforated leather - resistant to almost everything from lipstick to suntan lotion - the Summer Season Special Edition comes in two variants: the Vertu Ascent Strawberry Edition in deep pink and Vertu Ascent Cream Edition in cool cream. Both have distinctive, matching leather pouches.

Vertu Ascent Summer Season Special Editions.

As with all Vertu phones, each one uses only the finest leather and precious materials and is individually hand-assembled, in England, by expert craftsmen. Featuring a diamond patterned, brushed stainless-steel back plate that mirrors the leather design, and the unique Vertu Ascent bezel, these two handsets exemplify both style and sophistication.

The Ascent Summer retails at €5,000 or about 6,800 US$.