GIFTS... WHEN MONEY IS NO OBJECT
GIFTING SERIES: PART 2
IF money was not a consideration, what would you buy your loved one this Christmas?
Very few have the luxury to walk into a store or shop online to buy whatever their heart desires. We believe that the ones we love deserve the world, but your budget only allows for a tiny piece of it.
Celebrities don’t have these problems. They will spend just about any amount to buy their special person whatever they want.
Here’s a look at the most outrageous celebrity gifts, just in case you’re wondering what to do with your lottery winnings.
The Beckhams love splurging on gifts. Victoria Beckham must have a serious love of wine, because hubby David bought her an entire winery in Napa Valley as a birthday gift. Its exact price was not revealed, but it was said to be in the seven figures. The ex-football star also bought her a necklace that cost R550 million. The most bizzare, never mind ridiculously expensive, gift he’s ever given her has been a platinum vibrator worth R25 billion (yes, billion). The vibrator, which has a base encrusted with 10-carat diamonds, was developed by London strip club owner Peter Stringfellow.
The Carters are another couple who have no problem forking out exorbitant amounts of cash on gifts. Beyoncé gave her husband Jay-Z a jet worth R600m. It has a living room, kitchen, two bathrooms and a bedroom. In return, the rapper bought his Queen B an island in Florida Keys for R60m.
Celebrities seem to have a thing about buying islands. When things were good with Brangelina, Angelina Jolie bought Brad Pitt a heart-shaped island worth R220m and a waterfall for R23m. While sitting in a Burger King drive-through, have you ever thought: “I must get myself a Burger King restaurant?” You may not have, but rapper Kanye West has and gifted his wife Kim Kardashian not one, but 10 Burger King outlets, in Italy, France and the UK.
The gift that Katy Perry bought ex-husband Russell Brand wasn’t just out of this world, but it could take him out of this world as well – a R3m ticket for a trip into space.
If an island or space trip isn’t your style, or is slightly out of your price range, then here are a few other luxury gift ideas.
All women need a little black dress in their wardrobe.
Make that a little black Oscar de la Renta dress and she’ll have a classic and sophisticated outfit that she will forever cherish and most likely hand down to the generations that come.
A textured black gown from Oscar de la Renta comes in at R130 000.
Travel in style with this Louis Vuitton bag. You’ll feel like a million dollars when you step off the plane, casually holding this beauty.
The motif detailed Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulier 50, is R48 000.
Men don’t worry too much about accessories, but they all need a good watch. A stylish one can be worn with any look, from casual to black tie. This Armani automatic dress watch with a stainless-steel case and deep-blue “waffle” dial will appeal to the fashion-conscious who prefer to tell the time in a traditional manner.
An Emporio Armani watch costs R11 000.
They say a woman can never have too many shoes, which means that you can never be wrong if you buy her another pair. If you’re really looking to wow her, these Christian Louboutin red-satin-bow heels are the ones. A steal at at R14 000.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and it’s the happiest time of the year. So, it’s a good time to combine the two by making a glittering present of this festive, starry diamond ring from Chanel, which costs R96 000
– a lot less than an island.