Have you ever wondered if there is a ranking of the most expensive items of clothing? It has already happened that we are used to dividing people into different categories: the richest, most talented, famous, etc., thus inspiring humanity to new and new experiments. But what about the wardrobe items? Do they obey the notorious rules of differentiation? What are the most expensive things in the world?
The most valuable items of clothing. Top 10 for 2014
We present to your astonished gaze the top ten fabulously expensive things on the planet recorded for 2014.
Bikini by Susan Rosen
A diamond bikini designed by Susan Rosen, created in collaboration with Steinmetz Diamonds, is considered one of the most valuable pieces of clothing. The piece of jewelry is made entirely of precious stones with a total weight of 150 carats and is valued at $30 million. It took 6 diamonds to produce a skimpy bikinidifferent shapes, which were fastened together with platinum threads. It is unlikely that anyone will really dare to sunbathe in such a defiant bikini, but it rightfully takes first place in the ranking of "the most expensive things in the world in 2014".
Red Diamond Abaya Dress
UK designer Debbie Wingham, in turn, decided to surprise the world by sewing a luxurious evening dress called Red Diamond Abaya, embellished with rows of diamonds and gold threads. The main decor item was a rare red diamond worth $7 million. In addition, the entire surface of the product is embroidered with two thousand small stones, 50 of which are black, and another 50 are white diamonds.
All gemstones are set in platinum settings. A loose cape dress was introduced in Dubai for we althy Muslim women and was included in the category "the most expensive things in the world (2013, 2014)". Its cost is $17.8 million.
Wedding attire by R. Strauss and M. Katz
Wedding dress designed by designer René Strauss in collaboration with jeweler Martin Katz was valued at $12 million. A fabulously expensive women's outfit is literally strewn with natural diamonds and is still waiting for its owner in a store in Beverly Hills. The dress was shown to the world back in 2006 at the Luxury Brands Lifestyle show, but to this day remains on the list of expensive items of clothing.
Victoria's Secret Bra
The most expensive things in the world (photo examples are presented) are, as a rule, clothes inlaid with precious stones. That is why their value is estimated at a fortune. The next place in our ranking belongs to the bra of the famous brand "Victoria's Secret", called "Fantasy". It costs as much as 12.5 million dollars! The cost of a unique underwear is not wound up - the product is decorated with three thousand rubies, diamonds and other precious crystals.
Cosmonaut suit
Quite unexpectedly, the astronaut suit takes 5th place in the "most expensive things in the world" category. And contrary to established standards, he cannot boast of having at least one diamond or diamond. Then why does the suit cost so much? The staggering price of the suit is due to the special materials and technology of its manufacture. Space clothing is simply obliged to provide the astronaut with oxygen, remove moisture, harmful impurities and be weightless at the same time. No wonder that a huge amount of money is spent on its creation.
Sandals by Stuart Weitzman
No wonder sandals by renowned jeweler Stuart Weitzman are among the most expensive items in the world. The photo clearly demonstrates their value to us - shoes with high transparent heels are decorated with a scattering of six hundred diamonds, one massive ruby, and platinum mounts. The masterpiece costs 2 million dollars. Sandals have broken the absolute record for their value in the history of the shoe industry. And wearing them is just as pleasant as admiring. The product is made from high qualityMade from Italian leather, it is incredibly comfortable and soft.
Men's suit by Hughes and Jewels
Designers Stuart Hughes and Richard Jewels amazed humanity with the creation of the most expensive men's suit "Stuart Hagness", the development of which took 600 hours. The exclusive item is valued at $943,000 and contains 480 gems with a total weight of 240 carats. Suit worthy of roy alty is made of cashmere, wool and silk.
Jeans for 250k
Jeans were also included in the ranking of "the most expensive things in the world". Throughout the history of their existence, they have not obeyed any whims of designers! First, jeans were torn, then they began to dye them in various colors, and now they got to their inlay with precious crystals. The one-of-a-kind Dussault Apparel’s Trashed Denim is adorned with 40 rubies, 8 diamonds and a kilo of gold. You can buy a masterpiece item in the Dussault boutique in New York or Los Angeles. The price of "noble" jeans is 250 thousand dollars.
Shellis clutch
The famous couturier Christopher Shellis presented to the world his new, unique development - a gold clutch called "Le Palace". A small, elegant travel bag for evening outings in his performance is made of the purest yellow and white gold, adorned with 345 diamonds and weighs as much as 500 grams. The designer's handicraft is 7 inches long and 5 inches high and is worth $180,000.
T-shirt fromErmes
Rounding out the top ten things that set price records is a T-shirt from the Ermes fashion house. Its cost is 90 thousand US dollars. The black T-shirt is made of genuine crocodile leather and is simply born to fit the body of a billionaire who loves to attract attention. The thing is a little heavy and uncomfortable, but its beauty and luxury are ready to more than pay for all the shortcomings.
The most expensive things in the world. Top 10 items under the hammer
Exclusive items sold under the hammer at auction sites over the past 13 years are clothes associated with the names of prominent personalities of the planet: Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn. Their astronomical value is explained not only by the fact that famous actors, singers and athletes once touched them, but also by the fact that things were created by the best designers of those times. And this fact is commensurate with a true work of art.
So, what are the most expensive things in the world that have been sold under the hammer in recent years?
- Marilyn Monroe dress. The white dress worn by the famous actress in The Seven Year Itch was sold at auction in 2011 for $4.6 million. It was made by renowned fashion designer William Travilla.
- Baseball Uniform. Baseball player Babe Ruth's sports uniform sold at auction in California in 2012 for $4.4 million. Baseball fans have sold 17 times the appraised value of the item, setting a price record.
- Robe of the Chinese ruler of the Qing Dynasty was sold at auctionin Hong Kong for $1.9 million. Such a high cost of the product is explained by its historical and cultural value. The robe was decorated with pearls and symbols of power: moon, dragon, sun.
- Michael Jackson's red jacket, in which he starred in the Thriller video, was valued at $1.8 million in 2011 by one of his fans. Designed by acclaimed designer Deborah Landis, Oscar-nominated dresser for Coming to America.
- Audrey Hepburn dress. The black evening dress of the actress, known to the world from the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was sold at an auction held in 2006 in London for 932 thousand dollars. The brainchild of fashion master Hubert de Givenchy is still considered his most expensive work.
- Pants from the state of Sogd. Sogd, located in the Middle Ages on the Great Silk Road, presented the world with pants made of the finest silk, which in 2012 in London were auctioned off for 390 thousand dollars.
- Lady Dee's dress. Princess Diana's black evening gown, in which she danced with John Travolta, was put up for auction in 2013 and sold for $301,000. The dress is the work of designer Viktor Edelstein. In addition to this outfit, 9 other princess dresses were presented at the auction.
- The famous bowler hat of Charlie Chaplin, along with other elements of his image, was given to his fans for 135 thousand dollars. Bidding was conducted by the Hollywood auction house Profiles In History in 2011.
- Jacket by Elizabeth Taylor. Evening jacket of the actress, tailoredespecially for her by the brand "Versace" with the image of portraits of her role, was sold at auction in New York in 1992 for 128 thousand dollars.
- The last place in our top ten is occupied by an unusual thing - James Bond swimming trunks. At the auction, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of 007 on the screen (2012), along with costumes, accessories and weapons, the swimming trunks of actor Daniel Craig, who embodied the image of Bond in the movie "Casino Royale", went under the hammer. The record amount was 72 thousand dollars. Underwear created by the brand "La Perla" is considered the most expensive to date.
These were the most expensive things in the world (2013). Photos of clothing items sold for crazy amounts tell us that there seems to be nothing special about them. However, for fans of outstanding personalities, their things become a kind of cult, a source of inspiration, and we have no right to judge them for this.
