$125,000 Dumbbells, $90,000 Faux Space Trip & More of This Year’s Craziest Gifts
Kiki Di Montparnasse Faux Fur and Leather Armour Travel Blanket, $850 at Moda Operandi
For the traveller who just can’t get down with using a regular old airplane blanket, here’s one that’s even more expensive (and certainly more luxurious) than the overpriced coverings they make you pay for in-flight.
Puifcorat Jacaranda Hurricane Candle Holder, $1,390 at Barneys
Ever wanted a candle holder more expensive than the actual candle in it?
La Prairie Limited Edition Caviar Spectaculaire, $2,200 at Bergdorf Goodman
Because it only makes sense to keep your moisturizer in the same place as you keep your caviar.
Diane James Faux Floral Arrangement, $625 at Bergdorf Goodman
You might think $625 is a bit much for a bouquet of fake flowers, but remember that these will be around long enough to remind you that they cost that much.
Hock Design Made to Order 18k Gold Dumbbells, $125,000 at Moda Operandi
Who needs to pump iron when you can pump gold?
Paper & Cardboard Vase, $225 at Neiman Marcus
Because nothing says “Happy Holidays” like paying triple digits for something made out of materials you can find in an elementary school art room.
Jan Leslie Marcasite Penguin Cuff Links & Studs Set, $1,245 at Neiman Marcus
Know anyone weirdly obsessed with penguins that also has expensive taste? This set of four shirt studs and two cuff links made of mother-of-pearl, sterling silver, marcasite and 24-karat gold.
Bags and Shoes for a year from Net-a-porter
Net-a-porter is here to make every accessories queen’s holiday with one of their fantasy gift packages, which includes 20 pairs of shoes and 16 caryalls for you to enjoy all year. It’s a super-exclusive gift set and you have to get in touch with the folks at the e-tailer for more info. But we think it’s safe to guess that a gift like this ain’t cheap. Photo: @netaporter
Carrs Enameled Silver Plated Globe, $18,789.83 at Harrod’s
No one will ever suspect you failed geography class when they take a look at this pricey silver-plated globe.
Ormonde Jayne Gold Dusting Powder Puff, $638.91 at Harrod’s
You can’t put a price on transforming your loved one into an actual golden goddess. This shimmering powder is made of 24-karat gold.
The Devi Steam Seat, $550 at Soul Vibrance, spied at Goop
$550 for a piece of wood with a hole in it? Totally worth it. If steaming your na na is good enough for Gwyneth Paltrow, it should be good enough for the rest of us.
Vintage Ball and Chain, $1,500 at Blackman Cruz, spied at Goop
One man’s dated symbol of captivity ties another man’s room together.
World View Exploration at the edge of space, $90,000 at Neiman Marcus
Give the gift of galactic travel this season with a trip that will take you on a boozy trip (there is a bar on board the space capsule) 100,000 feet above planet Earth in a fancy balloon with five of your besties. The trip is a two-part deal, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the World View test flight in 2016, a three-night stay at Miraval Resort in Tucson, Arizona at the and a ride on the space balloon in 2017, along with a two-night stay at a resort. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.
The Iris Apfel for Bajalia Trunk of Accessories, $80,000 at Neiman Marcus
In theory, you can’t put a price on some quality time with Iris Apfel, but when it’s for a good cause, you can make an exception. This ikat-printed trunk is jam-packed with handcrafted accessories, made by women from several different countries including Nepal, Kenya, India, Ecuador and more. And if that’s not enough, the recipients of this over-the-top trunk will also get a chance to play dress up with Apfel herself. Part of the proceeds from this gift will go to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation. There are only 5 trunks available, so if you’ve got deep pockets and know someone who loves Iris Apfel, this is the perfect gift.
The easiest way to shop for the holidays is to consult the many gift guides that retailers and lifestyle sites cobble together in hopes of making your shopping that much smoother. And while we love a good gift guide (who doesn’t?), we are amazed every year at just how out there (and expensive) some of the options are.
This year, we scoured the gift guides of a few luxury shopping websites to see what goodies are out there for the other half, who live so fabulously that they can justify purchasing such ostentatious products with price tags that have us poors calculating the several things we could buy that cost the same as a single holiday present. Above, peep some of the gifts we could never justify giving, but would actually not mind getting.
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