6 Wildly-Expensive Everyday Items Only the Ultra-Wealthy Can Afford
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Many people struggle to pay for basic items, such as toilet paper, these days. But those who are wealthy and have deep pockets can afford to buy the basics at a luxury price. Here are some of the priciest versions of everyday products that only the richest can afford.
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Sweaters
A cozy sweater might cost $50 or less for the average person, but luxury brands like Brunello Cucinelli charge from $1,400 to $5,695 for cashmere versions. Every item from the brand is made with great care in Solomeo, Italy and skips logos as part of its understated luxury.
Bath Towels
Anyone can find a decent set of towels for under $50, but the ultra-wealthy don’t have to settle for decent. Instead, they can opt for luxury brands like Frette and Cozy Earth, which sell single bath towels for $115 to $280 each. The towels are advertised as supremely soft and made with premium cotton and bamboo blends and details like cotton piping around the edges.
Sneakers
It’s not uncommon to see sneakers from brands like Skechers, Adidas and Nike priced from $70 to over $100. However, brands like Balenciaga and Gucci sell sneakers for $1,000 or more — and often the wealthiest have more than one pair.Â
Candles
Candles in luscious scents can be found at Bath & Body Works or Target for $15 to $30 dollars. However, the ultra-wealthy can afford luxury candles from brands like Gucci that are 15 to 30 times the price of what mainstream retailers charge. A $450 candle might smell great and ooze opulence due to its designer holder, but buying and lighting one is essentially burning a lot of money.
Fashion Notebooks
Pick up a fashion notebook with a decorative cover at Walmart and you’ll pay less than $10. However, Versace’s stone paper notebook, featuring its signature La Coupe Des Dieux print, takes fashion notebooks to another level. The notebook is designed to be eco-friendly by using less water than traditional paper. Other than that, it comes in a standard A5 size with 144 ruled pages, a ribbon bookmark and an elastic band closure — all for the wildly expensive price of $150.Â
Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is a necessity for the masses and the prices for a package are high enough. However, the ultra-wealthy can afford to pay that and more for single rolls of expensive luxury toilet paper that go way beyond the white 4-, 6- or 12-packs lining discount store shelves.Â
Renova sells a single roll of red-and-black embossed toilet paper, which is packaged like a luxe gift in a magnetic black box with a silk ribbon, for $20. Unlike common two-ply options, this toilet paper is four-ply thick and lightly scented with sandalwood — making luxury attainable even when using the most basic necessity.
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