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There are a lot of things in this world that compete for the title of “most expensive,” but as the market is constantly upgraded with new luxury innovations, the term should be used sparingly as it’s generally not a timeless title. That considered, here is a list, from bikinis to mansions, of some of “the most expensive” items in existence today.
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Fashion & Beauty
These sandals from Stuart Weitzman are priced at $2 million dollars. The super expensive silver-leathered footwear are decorated with 185 carats of tanzanite which is a rare gemstone found only in Africa… [More]
Forbes magazine called it “the costliest handbag on the market.” It may also be the most exclusive as well. Debuting in time for Christmas, the December launch of Chanel’s new Diamond Forever tote will… [More]
The Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the “world’s most expesnive” treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana. “This is the… [More]
I Cannes not stop dreaming of the French Riviera, especially with all the media coverage. Now on top of celebrity siting and movies reviews comes news of a million dollar gown that will be sold in Cannes,… [More]
Although this crisp, white Eton shirt looks like it’s in nestled in a coffin, the black case is actually more of a safe… or should be, considering it’s “The World’s Most Expensive Shirt,” costing about… [More]
While some may argue this accessory puts money to waste, all I can assure is it will put it to waist. This $18,000 belt will make standing out from the crowd a cinch. The opulent men’s accessory is actually… [More]
Feast your eyes upon the world’s most expensive watch. This Swiss-made (natch) Chopard watch features three heart-shaped diamonds of 38 carats, surrounded by white and yellow flowery looking diamonds… [More]
This $62,000 lipstick from Guerlain comes with an 18-karat gold tube encrusted with 2.2 carats of diamonds, as well as some rubies and emeralds. The buyer will also get a personal appointment with cosmetics… [More]
The world’s most expensive mascara
There are women who would pay $589 for a Swarovski-coated tube of mascara? You better believe it! Within the first week of launching The Socialite Collection, Taysha… [More]
We thought $590 mascara was outrageous, so imagine our surprise when we discovered a $5,000 bottle of perfume. That’s a high price to smell nice! Yu, which means rain in Chinese, is the luxury scent… [More]
Ultra Luxury Architecture
Nearly a year after our first post, we have more info about the personal skyscraper being built by Mukesh Ambani, the head of the Mumbai-based petrochemical Reliance Industries. He is also the fifth richest… [More]
Originally built for the mistresses of King Leopold of Belgium, La Leopolda is currently owned by Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, and some are referring to as the world’s most expensive house.… [More]
This 1920s, 6.5 acre estate is the most expensive house up for sale in the US at $165 Million. It was once owned by publishing magnate, William Randolph Hearst, and was featured in the blockbuster film… [More]
This 18 bedroom 22 bathroom is considered the most expensive home in the U.S. With a price tag of 125 million dollars this 80,000 square foot mansion is owned by none other that Donald Trump. Reports say… [More]
Advertising
Brazilian beauty Gisele Bündchen stars along Sylvester Stallonein in a new Volkswagen commercial. The action packed commercial reportedly cost a cool $5 million! The commercial promotes the Volkswagen… [More]
Bravia-balls ad director Nicolai Fuglsig is back in action, but this time with Guinness. At an alleged 10 million euros ($15 million), this is likely the most expensive beer commercial you’ll ever watch.… [More]
Stemware & Glasses
The title of the world’s most expensive champagne glass goes to the $400,000 Diamond & Crystal Champagne Glass by designer John Calleija. Along with John, it took a team of five jewelers to develop two… [More]
“So far we know, this is the most expensive champagne glass in the world.” The emotion attached with diamonds is unmistakable, so why not add diamonds to your most elegant table decorations? Diamonds… [More]
A six pack of Stella Artois Nobilis recently sold for $15,000. The profits from world’s most expensive six pack went towards wild life conservation group, WildAid thanks to AOL Canada who made the purchase.… [More]
$5 for a single ounce of beer?! Oh yeah. Samuel Adams Utopias retails for $120 per 24 oz. bottle. It’s not only expensive, it’s darn strong. This year’s vintage dated has 27 percent alcohol, about 5 times… [More]
Art & Design
Sotheby’s estimate that Triptych, created by the late Francis Bacon would fetch $70 million was surpassed by over $16 million. The sale of Triptych became, “the most expensive work of contemporary… [More]
Kee Jewelry of Singapore has designed this ornamental accessory for Christmas. The $1 million tree is decorated with 21,798 diamonds, weighing 913 carats. It has 3,762 crystal beads, and 456 lights. [More]
This Marc Newson Lockheed lounge chaise will soon be auctioned at Christie’s. It is promised to be the most expensive piece ever created by a living designer, with the final asking price soaring in at… [More]
HENK is absolutely one of the most beautiful rich people’s items I have ever seen. It’s incredbily customizable, richly detailed, superbly functional. Everything is perfection of this suitcase. I really… [More]
Toys & Things for Kids
The world’s most expensive Barbie doll, designed by De Beers, is dressed in an evening gown decorated with 160 diamonds and she has complimentary gold jewelry and accessories. “This Barbie was produced… [More]
Earlier this week we featured the top eight tree houses we’ve seen for the adult set, intended to be used as homes or for commercial purposes. Today, we bring you the Treetent, the best-of-the-best arboreal… [More]
Pets
Is the Ashera really just a rebranded, remarketed Savannah with a much higher price tag? What’s the difference? About $17,000, if you want to buy one and the pride of the exotic cat breeders involved.… [More]
Home and family security are fast becoming a number one priority. First there was home security, now there’s the Titan Family Protector and the Titan Ultra Protector. Looking like a lovable pet, this dog… [More]
Is horse racing a sport of the past? The latest auction results would suggest otherwise.
“The world’s most expensive colt was sold at auction yesterday. A nameless Florida-born colt went for $16 million… [More]
Gadgets & Tech
You thought Amosu’s $41,225 iPhone was ridiculous? Peter Aloisson, an Austrian luxury designer, has recently created the most expensive iPhone in the world (til now, I say this is only the beginning).… [More]
Guinness World Records says the “LeMillion” is the most expensive cell phone in the World at $1.2 million. Emmanuel Gueit designed an 18 k white gold phone that has 120 carats of diamonds. Since the market… [More]
Euroset, one of largest mobile handset retailers in Russia, plans to open a GoldVish boutique in Moscow next year. The GoldVish Le Million phone, the world’s most expensive cellphone, made the Guinness… [More]
The 1923 Leica was purchased at a recent auction for $551,151 by an unidentified European collector. This is about 100 times the cost of any contemporary digital camera! The portable black camera becomes… [More]
PC world put together a list, complete with photos, of the world’s most expensive electronics and techie gadgets. It’s amazing what nerds will pay for computer mice, cameras and other gizmos. “The list… [More]
I know we’re all getting sick of everything ‘bling’. Gold flake vodka, diamond studded cellphones, $20,000 fancified iPods, platinum sex toys.. It seemed there couldn’t possibly be anything left to kitsch… [More]
In this case LG stands for Luxury Gold, instead of the company’s motto Life’s Good. This 24 carat monster 71 inch LCD has 1080p hi def as well as receivers, media players and a 500 watt sound system all… [More]
There are gold-plated cell phones or phones with diamonds. These peripherals either make you green with envy or laugh at their silliness. This time though, the bling leaves the purse and comes to the desktop.… [More]
Cars & Bikes
What would you expect from the world’s most expensive ($2 million) production automobile? The DiMora Natalia really will have it all! You couldn’t possibly add cooler features: headlights that double… [More]
Just when we thought the Lamborghini Reventón was the most expensive and most exclusive car, we see the new Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang. Only five have been made and they are each already sold. The price:… [More]
Bugatti has their sights set on unseating Ferrari as the world’s supercar manufacturer. On the heels of the VW-built Veyron, comes Project Lydia, named for Bugatti’s wife. We thought the Bugatti Veyron… [More]
Anything can be priceless for uber-rich. So the Asanti company have come up with their luxurious wheel line that is studded with diamonds and rubies.
“Asanti, an American automobile wheel manufacturer,… [More]
A quick glance at its features and you’ll understand why the Ecosse Heretic Titanium is the world’s most expensive bike! To begin with, the engine is made from a solid block of billet aluminum, with… [More]
“It is the fastest, most powerful, most exclusive and most expensive open sports car in the world” - so says Horacio Pagani of his latest creation. With a 7.3 litre AMG V12 producing 650 HP and 780Nm of… [More]
Other
While some people complain when the price of their coffee goes up a few cents, others are dining on $1,000 bagels, $3,700 pizzas, $5,000 hamburgers, washing it down with $71,000 cocktails and then ending… [More]
Canada has introduced its highest speeding ticket and one of North America’s most expensive. Anyone daring enough to zip down the road at 50 km/h (31 MPH) over the posted limit can now be dinged with a… [More]
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