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Following the lead of Louis Vuitton and their $450 USB key, Hermes has debuted a bluetooth headset. Although pricing information isn't available, the fact that it charges wirelessly by sitting on an Hermes charging pad means it should be some serious cash. Also, the quality: Designed by Emmanuel Laffon de Mazeres, the frame-shape is made of super lightweight carbon fiber, aluminum and supple leather ... [with a] custom-built silicon earring." [Luxuo]
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