5 most expensive fashion accessories from the Balenciaga face mask to Louis Vuitton socks
Published on Jul 26, 2022 at 11:47 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 28, 2022 at 1:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
If there’s a designer label on it, people will buy it.
That seems to be the rule of thumb, even when it comes to some of the most outlandishly-priced pieces like the Balenciaga face mask.
From socks to the world’s most expensive umbrella, these are some of the most expensive, unnecessary items available for the wealthiest of the wealthy.
5. Louis Vuitton’s ‘LV Archive’ sock set ($1,990)
This is a set of six pairs of socks by Louis Vuitton and each pair features a different design and color with floral and cartoon themes.
They look great and they come in a stylish presentation box. So far, so good.
The thing is, the box costs $1,990.
Yup, that’s more than $330 for each pair of socks.
4. Balenciaga x Mercedes-AMG face mask ($6,000)
This Balenciaga face mask / full face helmet was designed in partnership with Mercedes-AMG’s F1 Applied Science division (yes, it’s a thing) and it’s made from tinted polyurethane.
It’s weird, like it was designed by somebody who watched the 1979 film Alien too many times.
And the price tag? $6,000.
3. Billionaire Couture Umbrella ($50,000)
This umbrella was designed by Billionaire Couture, a fashion brand founded by former F1 mogul Flavio Briatore, and it is made of water-resistant crocodile skin.
It is known as the ‘most expensive umbrella in the world’ and for a good reason.
It costs $50,000.
2. Jacob & Co. face mask ($250,000)
Fun fact: this face mask actually won an award at the Watch & Jewellery of the Year Award show in Dubai in December 2020.
It is made out of 18k white gold and set with 3,040 round-cut diamonds for 73.27 carats.
As you can imagine, the combination of gold and diamonds makes this mask extremely heavy, tipping the scales at 155.9 grams.
And expensive, with a price tag of $250,000.
1. De Rigo Vision by Chopard ($408,000)
This ultra-rare and ultra-expensive pair of glasses was created by Chopard in partnership with De Rigo Vision, an Italian eyewear brand.
In essence, De Rigo designed the frame and the lenses and Chopard adorned the finished product with 60 grams of 19k gold between the hinges, the temples and the screws.
Chopard also added 51 full-cut River diamonds.
Amazing.
But you might want to sit down to hear the price because it’s $408,000.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
