Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, in association with Lifted Research Group, has created limited edition T-Mobile Sidekicks. Technologically, these will be the same as T-Mobile Sidekick 3, but they are miles ahead when it comes to making a style statement.

The Diane von Furstenberg Sidekick from T-Mobile (left) reeks of independence and straightforward style, available in sleek black and featuring Diane's signature hot-pink lips.

The L-R-G Sidekick is a deviation that tries out a simple statement: "underground inventive, overground effective". Underground inventive refers to the beginning or roots, referring to how something starts out, while overground effective tells the story of what happens when these roots come out strong. Hidden within a traditional baby-tree camouflage, the L-R-G Sidekick is peppered with iconic imagery.

As with the original Sidekick 3, the phones feature IM and email clients, full QWERTY keyboard, EDGE technology for faster net access, a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player and Bluetooth.

The Diane von Furstenberg and L-R-G Sidekicks will be available across select T-Mobile retail locations. They will be available online from October 30, 2006 till supplies last.