The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide: The World’s Most Expensive

What do you give a billionaire as a gift? Whether you actually have this as a legitimate question that needs an answer, or you’re just day-dreaming about life as a boss, we have answers. Our research in the world of luxury often turns up funny, frivolous, cringe-worthy and clever items that are almost beyond belief. If that’s your thing, here’s our ultimate gift guide for the 1% with the most expensive, extravagant, crazy-rich luxury gifts ever. 

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Whether your gift is for Christmas, a holiday, a birthday, a special occasion or “just because,” here are some suggestions for a gift for a billionaire. Or maybe for someone you just really, really love.

Our recommended strategy is to gift the ne plus ultra of any given item  – the very best possible version of a luxury product, even if it’s something simple. Like a pair of socks.

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For her

1. Louis Vuitton Bedroom Slippers and sleep mask

When your gift recipient is ready for some chic cocooning and serious self-care, consider investing in the latest cuddly offering from Louis Vuitton: bedroom slippers. The Dreamy flat loafer ($2,000) is made of mink fur embellished with an over-sized LV logo. Available in beige and blue (his and hers?), the slippers come in a velvet pouch.  Pair them with the new LV Sleep Mask ($1,010) for the perfect billionaire’s sleepy-time gift. 

2. Suzanne Kalan diamond hair slides

Jeweler Suzanne Kalan’s 18-karat rose gold, sapphire and diamond hair slide ($2,800) is in a setting is intended to make the stones sparkle like the “Fireworks” it is named for. Hand-cast from 18-karat rose gold and set with round-cut diamonds nestled between scattered rainbow sapphires, it’s totally on-trend. A proper statement gift requires giving at least two. Just sayin’.

3. Gucci Tights

If your relationship with your high-flying gift recipient is sufficiently intimate, you might consider gifting an over-the-top pair of Gucci animal-print tights ($525). For something slightly more understated, you could opt for the brand’s wool-blend velvet-jacquard tights ($1,350).

4. Saint Laurent Stockings

What’s the ultimate pair of stockings? Well, Instagram influencers have gone wild for Saint Laurent’s sheer black crystal-embellished stockings ($260), which sport a shimmering crystal ‘YSL’ logo at the ankle.

5. Prada socks

Along with hair jewelry, the sock is the new frontier in luxury accessories. And Prada is way out front of all the rest on this one. Their runway fall 2019 collection socks ($180) are made of sheer tulle that’s jacquard-knitted with the brand’s signature lightning bolt motif. There’s a sparkly pair made of lurex ($210) that would definitely make a statement. Personally, if we were going to go full-on luxe with our socks, we’d go for the Prada Lisle embroidered cotton sock ($430). It has rectangular paillettes in brilliant shades of blue embroidered across the front, and it makes us want to stay out dancing all night.

6. Bond No. 9 fragrance

It’s hard to go wrong with bling for a gift like this one, and Bond No. 9’s new fragrance, Dubai Diamond ($820) hits all the right notes. With saffron, sweet jasmine, and musk, the fragrance is deep and rich. And the bottle is hand-embellished with 270 Swarowski crystals. Or go big, with the Treasure Chest – a velvet box filled with all 9 of the various Dubai fragrances in jeweled bottles ($4,500). 

For him

1. Louis Vuitton sneaker trunk

For the sneakerhead on your list, Louis Vuitton is debuting a new Sneaker Trunk just in time for Holiday 2019. The customizable structure holds “at least six pairs of low-top shoes — up to size 13 — and eight pairs of high-top sneakers — up to size 12.” While you wait for it to be delivered, you can gift one of the nine region-exclusive Louis Vuitton LV 408 Trainer Hi colorways. The cities in the line include New York and Chicago (natch).

2. Hermes table games

Luxury maison Hermes has several over-the-top tables games and portable packages of fun that would be perfect for your gift recipient’s den, library, yacht, private jet or Rolls Royce. Because who wants to ever be bored?

Your options include a Declick luxury dice game ($1,025), the Samarcande mahogany chess board ($5,200), or the Helios mahjong set ($40,200). Sporty types might prefer the Boucleries Modernes skateboard ($4,300).

Hermes also has a custom service, called Bespoke Objects, that allows clients to commission almost anything in the realm of games and sporting goods that they can imagine. Press reports have breathlessly described the $68,300 foosball table; the $20,000 yoga bag and mat; the fishing set, complete with rod, flies, and a wicker ‘creel’ bag, for £17,000. And the Vivace saddle for $8,200.

3. Saint Laurent Rive Droite collectible toys

Saint Laurent has ongoing drops of luxurious lifestyle goods created by Anthony Vaccarello and his team for its Rive Droite concept store in Paris. The 006 collection features phrase-embellished dice (£35), crystal-embellished brass dice ($395), crystal-embellished dominoes ($1,295), a mini radio by Lexon and a Neo Legend retro arcade gaming device ($2,500).

4. A watch-winder

Your gift recipient may already have an extensive watch collection. If so, why not give them an ultra-luxurious watch winder? The Hermes H Deco 3 watch winder box ($13,100) has room for 3 timepieces.

5. Asprey table games

Not to be outdone, Asprey London has a portable chess case – available in four colors and made of English saddle leather ($6,100). And a set of handmade dominoes in calf leather ($3,150). A backgammon set ($5,450), available in five colors, is crafted from fine English saddle leather and packed in a travel-friendly briefcase format. 

6. Smythson table games

Smythson also has a line of uber-luxurious table games. The brand’s Grosvenor Full-Grain Leather Games compendium – dominoes, chess and checkers $3,330 from Mr Porter.

7. Tiffany’s Lego building blocks

And Tiffany & Co.’s Everyday Objects line includes Lego building blocks in sterling silver ($1,650).

8. Bar accessories

You can clearly give the gift of a seriously expensive bottle of wine or spirits. But if you don’t know exactly what they’d most like to drink, why not gift a way to serve and consume instead? Asprey’s Thirst and Drinks Kit ($3,950) includes the brand’s hallmarked sterling silver flask and cups in a wooden presentation box.

For Fido

1. Hästens x 11 Ravens dog bed

Luxury game table maker 11 Ravens and ultra-luxurious mattress brand Hästens have launched  a limited-edition dog bed collection that would make a perfect over-the-top gift for a pet parent of means. Each bed can be customized to suit the dog’s size and the parent’s taste and home decor. There are numerous options for type of wood, lacquers, veneers and laminates. And there are 14 fabrics from which to choose. Prices range from $4,800 to $6,400.

2. Hermes dog collar

There are luxurious dog collars. And then there are luxurious dog collars. The Hermes version is crafted from fine leather, with silver hardware ($650).

3. Moncler x dog parkas

Moncler has announced a collaboration with Poldo Dog Couture on a line of “unisex dogwear.” The line includes absolutely adorable PVC raincoats, knit-effect gilets, leashes and dog collars.

For the whole family

1. Saint Laurent tennis balls 

Saint Laurent Rive Droite x Wilson tennis ball ($105 for a set of three). 

2. Paul Smith football

Paul Smith-New Balance luxe football made from leather. It carries the designer’s signature stripes along with an embroidered NB logo stamped across its center in white. The hand-stitched football further features an innovative 18-panel configuration which helps to reduce drag and enhance performance and play. New Balance X Paul Smith is $175 (excluding shipping)

3. Vilebrequin bike

The Vilebrequin x Mareria Bikes Limited Edition cruiser bike ($4,100). this stylish bike featuring a unique and hand drawn design due to the wood grain and pattern. Sustainable wood makes this bike 25% lighter than the standard bike.

4. Louis Vuitton volleyball

Louis Vuitton luxury volleyball. The edition is a restock from a previous release. leather, canvas and cotton and is equipped with the fashion house’s two-tone monogram print. It features defined panels of lilac-pink, orange, purple and white that are further branded with the quintessential LV logo in differing sizes. presented a net bag, featuring a purple lattice body attached to a black and white leather monogram carrying handle along with the giant ball. Coming in for a steep $2650.

Saint Laurent’s luxury gold foil condom is part of a campaign named ‘The Love Affair’ that was shot by Juergen Teller, featuring Anja Rubik and David Alexander Finn. It comes in six prints, including checkered, cob, zebra, leopard, heart and the YSL monogram printed on a black cover. $2.50 each.

5. Chanel skis

Chanel has issued its annual pair of over-the-top skis. This year’s model is cool silver and white ($8,800).

The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide of the Most Expensive and extravagant

There you have it – a selection of the most expensive and extravagant luxury gifts right now. If you have the need for a gift for a member of the 1% or a billionaire, then this is at least a place to start! Happy shopping – or at least dreaming.

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