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This has to be Liv Design's favourite must have item of the year, if not the decade! For all fans of Star Wars (or rather the Empire Stikes Back to be specific - we're not nerds, honest). It's an office desk of Han Solo* frozen in Carbonite**. Made by US props and replica company Tom Spina Designs as a one off but surely they'll create one for you if you and nicely and through a few Galactic Credits there way (I said we weren't nerds...). It's made of metal and fibreglass with a heavy glass top. Liven up your dull Swedish flat-packed furniture laden office with a fantastic centre piece. Guaranteed to make an impression. How well would your meetings go!? *Product does not contain actual frozen humans **Not real Carbonite, obviously

Brands are always linking up with each other for a bit of self-promotion and mutually beneficial marketing and brand advertising. There have been a number of beautifully designed, highly desirable 'Limited Edition' products from drinks manufacturers recently including Paul Smith and Evian, Puma and Red Bull, Moet & Chandon and Swarovski, Evian and Paul Smith to name a few. Iconic French brand Perrier takes it a step further with their new brand tie in with American burlesque artist and model, Dita von Teese. The packaging will only be available for a limited time over the Summer and at present is only available in France. The designs run across a wide range of the Perrier packaging including both glass and plastic bottles and cans. The tie in works perfectly for Perrier, adding a touch of glamour, French sexiness, and retro 50s chic, but we can't see exactly how it benefits Dita (excluding the paycheck of course). For more check out the saucy yet beautifully de...