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Top 100 Ultra Luxury Items in 2012

From Stylish Sport Supercars to Luxurious Ocean Floaties

— January 19, 2013 — Luxury
Ultra luxury items come in various shapes and sizes, from supercars that make the driver feel like James Bond to million dollar bracelets to turn any average fashion-lover into a haute couture queen. This year has seen its fair share of luxury products, with the most significant contribution being the auto market.

2012 saw numerous cars being designed with luxury, speed and social standing in mind. Innovative materials were used on some to help increase fuel efficiency and overall horsepower, while others were simply designed to look as expensive as possible. For those who have the cash to burn on ultra luxury items, there are plenty to choose from over the past year.

Trend Hunter's Ultra Luxury Trend Report is based on our crowdsourced ultra luxury trends, and can be used for unparalleled insight to this industry.
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Macho Monochromatic Looks
Macho Monochromatic Looks
The Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2012 Range is a Vision of the Future
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98
Sophisticated Swirl-Dyed Menswear
Sophisticated Swirl-Dyed Menswear
The Josep Abril Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Modern Elagance
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97
Stuffed Couture Pups
Stuffed Couture Pups
Fashion Designers Create Pug Dog Looks for Charity
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96
Carbon Fiber Supercars (UPDATE)
Carbon Fiber Supercars (UPDATE)
America's Falcon F7 Supercar Launches at NAIAS 2012
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95
Vanity-Inducing Editorials
Vanity-Inducing Editorials
The Marton Perlaki Shoot Has Everything You Need to Look Your Best
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94
Bizarre Puppy Fashions
Bizarre Puppy Fashions
The Designer Outfits for Pugs for UNICEF is an Amusing Collection
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93
Luxurious Jet-Setting Fashions
Luxurious Jet-Setting Fashions
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Line is for Worldly Gentlemen
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92
Outrageous Overnighter Packages
Outrageous Overnighter Packages
The Setai South Beach 'Star Style Experience' is an Expensive Stay
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91
Leather-Lappelled Catwalks
Leather-Lappelled Catwalks
The Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Future Friendly
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90
Cultured Card Carriers
Cultured Card Carriers
The Moneywrap by Daycraft is a Sleek Way to Store Your Stacks
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89
Pony-Tailed Purses
Pony-Tailed Purses
The Tassels on These Morgan Parish Moors Pouches are Made With Horse Hair
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88
Brilliant Biting Furniture
Brilliant Biting Furniture
The Makoman Industries Shark Collection is Fierce
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87
Couture Cycle Sports
Couture Cycle Sports
The Louis Vuitton Polo Bike is a Luxurious Alternative to Other Bicycles
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86
Opulent Gold Timepieces
Opulent Gold Timepieces
The Big Bang Ferrari Watch is Very Luxurious
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85
Refined Rockstar Runways
Refined Rockstar Runways
The Cerruti Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Gives Classic Menswear an Update
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84
Robust Rover SUVS
Robust Rover SUVS
2013 Mercedes G-Class Introduces a New Line of Luxury Cars
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83
Luxury Auto-Inspired Phones
Luxury Auto-Inspired Phones
Indulge Yourself With the Constellation Quest Ferrari by Vertu
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82
Affluent Aviator Dining
Affluent Aviator Dining
A380 Airplane Restaurant Lets Diners Eat Lavishly Without Flying
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81
Fuel Efficient Luxury Vehicles
Fuel Efficient Luxury Vehicles
The Bentley Continental GT V8 Debuts at NAIAS 2012
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80
Designer Banknotes
Designer Banknotes
Jean Paul Gaultier Gold Bullion Bar is a Great Investment
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79
Enhanced Luxury Supercars
Enhanced Luxury Supercars
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT is Trimmed to Perfection
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78
Luxuriously Large LED Televisions
Luxuriously Large LED Televisions
The Sharp AQUOS LC-90LE745U is 90" and Costs a Fortune
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77
Diamond-Studded Dinnerware
Diamond-Studded Dinnerware
The Arc Collection by FooFitch is Indulgent
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76
Tailor-Made Spa Experiences
Tailor-Made Spa Experiences
The Ritz-Carlton Premieres the ‘Spa My Blend’ by Clarins
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75
Ultra-Luxury SUV Debuts
Ultra-Luxury SUV Debuts
The Bentley SUV is Rumored to Arrive at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
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74
Garden-Glazed Skyscrapers
Garden-Glazed Skyscrapers
Murphy and Jahn Design the Pentominium for the Yongsan District in Seoul
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73
Celeb-Branded Luxury Vehicles
Celeb-Branded Luxury Vehicles
The Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Limited Edition is Very Chic
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72
Contemporary-Caped Menswear
Contemporary-Caped Menswear
The Agnès B. Fall/Winter 2012 Line is a Modern Take on the Past
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71
Religiously Regal Runways
Religiously Regal Runways
The Lacroix Homme Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Church-Ready Looks
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70
Space Creature Couture
Space Creature Couture
The Asher Levine Spring/Summer 2012 Line is a Vision of the Future
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69
Buoyant Watercraft BBQs
Buoyant Watercraft BBQs
The Barbecue Dining Boat Allows You to Grill on the Water
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68
Celebrity Curated Luxury Sites
Celebrity Curated Luxury Sites
VeryFirstTo Targets the Early Adopter Market
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67
Ludicrously Luxurious Desserts
Ludicrously Luxurious Desserts
Bloomsbury's 'Golden Pheonix' Cupcake is Obscenely Expensive
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66
Spoiled Lifestyle Kitties
Spoiled Lifestyle Kitties
The ‘i-Profile: Choupette’ in i-D Magazine Gives Insight Lag
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65
Backstage Catwalk Captures (UPDATE)
Backstage Catwalk Captures (UPDATE)
A Close-Up Look at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Line
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64
Curvaceously Luxe Pools
Curvaceously Luxe Pools
Culligan Piscine Delivers an Infinity of High-Tech Swimming Options
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63
Hefty Luxe Headphones
Hefty Luxe Headphones
Final Design's Muramasa VIII is Carved Out of Stainless Steel
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62
Futuristic Plaid Ruways
Futuristic Plaid Ruways
Qasimi Fall/Winter 2012 Showcases Traditional Patterns in a New Way
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61
Frugal Personal Planes
Frugal Personal Planes
A Jetsuite Private Flight Provides Luxury Flying for Less
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60
Reflective Mountainside Residences
Reflective Mountainside Residences
Conference Crystal Iselsberg by MHM Architects is Breathtaking
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59
Fire-Breathing Luxury Rides
Fire-Breathing Luxury Rides
The Year of the Dragon Phantom Celebrates the Lunar New Year
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58
Notably Nomadic Runway Shows
Notably Nomadic Runway Shows
The Damir Doma Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Will Keep You Toasty
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57
$2.8 Million Cameras
$2.8 Million Cameras
The Leica 35mm O-Series is Now the World's Most Expesive Photography Device
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56
Wooden Beachside Hotels
Wooden Beachside Hotels
The Vivanta by Taj Combines a Lavish Holiday with Contemporary Living
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55
Bejeweled Luxury Rides
Bejeweled Luxury Rides
The Crystal-Covered Rolls Royce is Adorned with Over a Million Gems
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54
Geek-Chic Suit Separates
Geek-Chic Suit Separates
The Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Nerdy Ultra-Cool
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53
Diamond-Encrusted Calling Cards
Diamond-Encrusted Calling Cards
The Black Astrum Signature Self-Promotions are a Gem
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52
Dashingly Dapper Editorials
Dashingly Dapper Editorials
Stefan Heinrichs Tells a Story of Contemporary Gentlemen
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51
Sepia-Tinted Menswear Editorials
Sepia-Tinted Menswear Editorials
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign is Nostalgic
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50
Futuristic Hybrid Roadsters
Futuristic Hybrid Roadsters
The BMW i8 Spyder Concept is an Efficient High Speed Luxury Ride
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49
Floral-Infused Menswear
Floral-Infused Menswear
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Will Grow on You
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48
Deep Sea Vacation Dwellings
Deep Sea Vacation Dwellings
The Water Discus Hotel Lets Patrons Literally Sleep with the Fishes
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47
Opulent Sun-Loving Yachts
Opulent Sun-Loving Yachts
The Cheoy Lee Alpha 76 Express is a Decadent Cruising Vessel
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46
Opulent Sicilian Couture
Opulent Sicilian Couture
The Debut Dolce & Gabbana Autum/Winter 2012 Line is Intricately Lush
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45
Convenient Gin Carryalls
Convenient Gin Carryalls
The Bombay Sapphire Bar Bag is an Opulent Accessory for Mix Masters
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44
Gourmet Cocoa Gemstones
Gourmet Cocoa Gemstones
Enjoy These Decadent Azature Chocolates
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43
Multi-Sensory Eateries
Multi-Sensory Eateries
The UltraViolet Restaurant by Paul Pairet is Modern Luxury Epitomized
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42
Futuristic School-Boy Looks
Futuristic School-Boy Looks
Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Preppy and Modern
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41
Eggplant-Inspired Supercars
Eggplant-Inspired Supercars
The One-off McLaren X-1 Has a Throwback Look Inspired by Odd Objects
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40
Luxurious Steel Trikes
Luxurious Steel Trikes
The DeLorean Bicycle Costs $5,500
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39
Luxurious Ocean Floaties
Luxurious Ocean Floaties
The ParrLuxe Sea Cabana Makes Relaxing on the Water Easy
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38
Jungle Pampering Getaways
Jungle Pampering Getaways
The Como Shambhala Estate is a Tranquil Health Spa in Indonesia
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37
Graphical Menswear Interpretations
Graphical Menswear Interpretations
The Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Gets Spherical
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36
Stylish Sport Supercars
Stylish Sport Supercars
The SLS AMG Black Series is a Study in Style and Power
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35
Apocalyptic Fashion Calendars
Apocalyptic Fashion Calendars
Peter Richweisz Uses the End of the World for Inspiration
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34
Sprawling Resort-Style Abodes
Sprawling Resort-Style Abodes
Oz Residence by Swatt Miers Architects is an Idyllic Cali Mansion
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33
Cosmic Light Chandeliers
Cosmic Light Chandeliers
The eL Masterpiece Captures the History of the Universe
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32
Flashy Floral Menswear Looks
Flashy Floral Menswear Looks
The Versace Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Blossoming With Style
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31
Satirical Couture Rebranding
Satirical Couture Rebranding
These 'Fashionista' Brand Logo Remixes are Harsh and Hilarious
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30
Theme Park-Inspired Homes
Theme Park-Inspired Homes
This Boulder City, Nevada Home Has Waterslide and Caves
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29
Illusionary Sky Lounges
Illusionary Sky Lounges
The Kokaistudios ‘Yu Bar’ is Breathtaking
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28
Fighter Pilot Timepieces
Fighter Pilot Timepieces
The IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun Miramar Watch Sleek and Stylish
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27
Smartphone-Controlled Ships
Smartphone-Controlled Ships
The Adastra Superyacht is Opulent and Controllable via iPhone
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26
Demonic Diamond Roadsters
Demonic Diamond Roadsters
The Mansory Lamborghini Aventador ‘Carbonado’ is High-Powere
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25
High-Class Cooking Smocks
High-Class Cooking Smocks
The Reindeer Leather Apron Brings Some Style to Backyard BBQS
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24
Color-Changing Concert Boats
Color-Changing Concert Boats
The 'Allochroous' Yacht is Built for High-End Extravaganzas
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23
Supercar Family Wagons
Supercar Family Wagons
The Lamborghini SUV Pokes its Head Out Before the Beijing Motor Show
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22
Portable Personal Archipelagos
Portable Personal Archipelagos
Orsos Islands are Luxurious Floating Homes That Drift Along the Sea
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21
Vintage River Boats
Vintage River Boats
Aqua Expeditions Introduces the First Luxury Cruise of the Amazon
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20
Metallic Luxury Vehicles
Metallic Luxury Vehicles
The Peugeot Onyx Supercar Concept is the Future of Sports Cars
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19
Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
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18
Luminescent Car Roof Installations
Luminescent Car Roof Installations
The Rolls Royce Starlight Headliner Imitates the Night Sky
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17
Matte Carbon Motorbikes
Matte Carbon Motorbikes
The Bandit9 'Nero' Motorcycle is Dangerously Dark
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16
Futuristic Army Apparel
Futuristic Army Apparel
The Boris Bidjan Saberi Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Military-Chic
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15
Utilitarian Unisex Uniforms
Utilitarian Unisex Uniforms
Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 Blurs Gender Roles
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14
Skirt-Showing Male Looks
Skirt-Showing Male Looks
The Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook Breaks Gender Barriers
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13
Adolescent Wealth Mocking Blogs
Adolescent Wealth Mocking Blogs
The 'Rich Kids of Instagram' Tumblr is Satirical
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12
Baroque Gentleman Fashion
Baroque Gentleman Fashion
The Dolce & Gabbana FW13 Men Collection Brings Back Middle-Age Glamor
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11
Oversized Menswear Looks
Oversized Menswear Looks
Juun J Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Offers Futurism in Big Proportions
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10
Parking Lot-Equipped Yachts
Parking Lot-Equipped Yachts
The Mclaren Ultraluxum Cxl 160 Stores Cars
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9
Futuristic Sustainable Seacrafts
Futuristic Sustainable Seacrafts
The Cronos Yacht is a Modern Design with Added Benefits
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8
Pricey Superhero Graphics
Pricey Superhero Graphics
The 'Cost of Being Batman' Infographic Totals the Astronomical Number
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7
Luxury Minimalist Motorbikes
Luxury Minimalist Motorbikes
The Moto Guzzi V1100 Custom Motorcycle Uses Only the Finest Parts
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6
Exaggerated Open-Concept Homes
Exaggerated Open-Concept Homes
The Ridge Road Residence by StudioFour Displays Minimalistic Design
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5
Luxurious Cleansing Beds
Luxurious Cleansing Beds
The Dornbracht Horizontal Shower Lets You Lie Back and Relax
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4
Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
The Opera Luxury Camper Trailer is Overindulgent
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3
Ferrari-Storing Motor Abodes
Ferrari-Storing Motor Abodes
The Volkner Mobil Luxury Motor Home is Expensive
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2
Posh Luxury Campers
Posh Luxury Campers
The American Retro Caravans are a Stylish 70s Throwback
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1
Steampunk Writing Utensils
Steampunk Writing Utensils
The ‘Montblanc Fountain Pen’ is an Expensive Investment
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