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Top 35 Luxury Ideas in August

From Clock Tower Penthouses to Champagne Ice Cream

— August 30, 2014 — Autos
The top August 2014 luxury ideas feature a slew of products and services so over the top that it makes one wonder how markets for them actually exist. A large majority of the products could easily be portrayed as useless or wasteful -- but that's the whole point, isn't it?

Products like the $1.3 million surfboard -- which boast platinum gold and hand-burnished timber -- and the stylish Alexander Wang shot glasses transform everyday, seemingly average occurrences into lavish, indulgent experiences. An additional example is the mouthwash from France, priced at approximately $41 per bottle.

While many consumers would never pay these prices, others are willing to because of the unique experience and feelings luxurious products can provide.

For more insight into the top August 2014 luxury ideas, check out Trend Hunter's Luxury Trend Report.
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World Cup Gold Headphones
World Cup Gold Headphones
Beats by Dre is Giving Ultimate Gift to the Victorious German Team
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Opulent Infant Luxury
Opulent Infant Luxury
Jana Pijak Discusses Her Favourite Lavish Baby Products
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Personalized Jet Services
Personalized Jet Services
Air France La Premiere Private Jets Fly Based on a Passenger's Schedule
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Luxurious Monogram Handbags
Luxurious Monogram Handbags
The Personalized Bags by Carmin Make Your Name the Focal Point
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Long-Lasting Golden Bags
Long-Lasting Golden Bags
House of Borgezie's Luxury Handbag Comes with a 1,000-Year Guarantee
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Radiant Skincare Collections
Radiant Skincare Collections
Dolce & Gabbana is Introducing Its First Designer Skin Care Lines
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29
Champagne Ice Cream
Champagne Ice Cream
Magnum Marc De Champagne is a Celebratory Ice Cream Treat
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28
Peculiar Couture Campaigns
Peculiar Couture Campaigns
The Lanvin FW 2014 Ad Campaign Features a Familial Cast
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27
Philanthropic Vacation Packages
Philanthropic Vacation Packages
The Getaway2Give Collection Generates Charitable Donations
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26
Underwater Theme Parks
Underwater Theme Parks
The Pearl of Dubai is Set to Be the World's Largest Undersea Park
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25
Atypical Table Tennis Designs
Atypical Table Tennis Designs
The Easter Island Ping Pong Table Cyprien Chabert is Complex
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24
Sustainable Supermalls
Sustainable Supermalls
Dubai Has Plans to Build the World's Largest 'Air Conditioned City'
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Luxury Lifestyle Apps
Luxury Lifestyle Apps
The Quintessentially Lifestyle App Has Perks for Members and Non-Members
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Designer Shot Glasses
Designer Shot Glasses
The Stacking Alexander Wang Shot Glasses Come with a Neat Storage Case
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Extravagant Automotive Phones
Extravagant Automotive Phones
The Bentley Vertu Signature Touch Luxury Phone Costs $11,000
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20
Palatial Parisian Hotels
Palatial Parisian Hotels
The Shangri-La Hotel Paris is Now Recognized with Palace Status
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Luxury Launch Apps
Luxury Launch Apps
The VeryFirstTo App Announces All of the Latest Luxury Launches
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Luxurious French Mouthwash
Luxurious French Mouthwash
Buly's Eau De La Belle Haleine is a Decadent $41 Mouthwash
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Luxuriously Literary Bathtubs
Luxuriously Literary Bathtubs
The Comfort Tank Bathtub Offers a Luxurious Place to Relax
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Lounging Safari Photoshoots
Lounging Safari Photoshoots
The BALMAIN Paris Fall/Winter 2014 Campaign Channels a Hip-Hop Vibe
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Eccentrically Dramatic Dresses
Eccentrically Dramatic Dresses
The Alexis Mabille Fall 2014 Couture Line is Inspired by Menswear
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Fox Den Window Displays
Fox Den Window Displays
This Vibrant Hermes Window Display Shows a Fox at Home
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$1.3 Million Surfboards
$1.3 Million Surfboards
Roy Stuart's Wooden Surfboard Design Brings Luxury to the Seas
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Versailles-Inspired Collections
Versailles-Inspired Collections
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is Structured
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Framed Cognac Packaging
Framed Cognac Packaging
Tesseron's Signature Cognacs Are Presented in Highly Giftable Boxes
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Limited Edition Luxury Cars
Limited Edition Luxury Cars
The New Aston Martin Super Saloon Will Only be Sold in the Middle East
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Clock Tower Penthouses
Clock Tower Penthouses
Apartment 16 in Brooklyn's Main Street Sits Inside a Clock Tower
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Ultra Lightweight Bikes
Ultra Lightweight Bikes
The S-Works Mclaren Tarmac is 10% Lighter Than the Previous S-Works Tarmac
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Drug Jewelry Designs
Drug Jewelry Designs
Cathedral Collection by Damien Hirst is Inspired by His Famous Installations
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Concentric Ring Barbecues
Concentric Ring Barbecues
The Kara Barbecue by Cesarre is a Super Modern Outdoor Grill
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5
Luxurious Lifestyle Hotels
Luxurious Lifestyle Hotels
The New Le Méridien Zhengzhou Hotel is Contemporary and Cultural
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4
Artisan Water Branding
Artisan Water Branding
New Zealand Artesian Luxury Water Bottles Are Stamped with Opulence
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3
Precious Metal Credit Cards
Precious Metal Credit Cards
Mastercards' Pure + Solid Luxury Credit Cards Are Made with Real Metal
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2
Opulent Personal Watercraft
Opulent Personal Watercraft
The Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod Watercraft is Luxuriously Indulgent
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Extravagant Platinum Cases
Extravagant Platinum Cases
These Luxurious iPhone 6 Cases Come with Diamond Embellishments
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