Top 10 Most Expensive Suits In The World
Top 10 Most Expensive Suits in the World
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Our goal here at A Lux is to make sure that you're armed with all the information and tidbits that it takes to understand the high-flying lifestyles of the true elite in our society. The millionaires and billionaires of this world are able to buy and experience anything their heart's desire—from the most luxurious vacation destinations to fashion's most revered brands.
And it's on the world of fashion that our video today is based. If you are new here, welcome! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram at A Lux. In the past, we've brought you videos about beautiful dresses and pieces of jewelry, but what about the fashion of a wealthy gentleman? When it comes to untouchable status, one thing that a billionaire cannot go without is a high-quality luxury suit or a whole wardrobe full.
So, without any more delay, let's take a look at ten of the most expensive suits in the world.
Number 10: At an NGO
Price tag: $22,000
As we are sure you already know, the world of fashion is often dominated by Italian designers and fashion houses. Our list is being kicked off with an amazing suit of Italian origin that will set you back a cool twenty-two thousand dollars. One of Italy's top-tier fashion houses, At a Man Giotto Zegna, was founded in Tri Vairo in 1910 and it manufactures suits for the likes of Tom Ford, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent—a spectacular list of partners, we think you'll agree.
Created by the fourth generation of the Zegna family, this particular suit is of course individually fitted to each customer's precise measurements and is reported to be made from 700 different kinds of fabrics. Now that's what we call attention to detail!
Number 9: World Wool Record Challenge Cup Suits
Price tag: $28,000
If you're wondering what exactly the World Wool Record Challenge is, allow us to explain. It's an annual competition hosted by high-profile cashmere manufacturers Loro Piana, currently fronted by brothers Sergio and Luigi Loro Piana. Every year, they send out a call to aspiring designers to create stunning suits for men, and through an extensive vetting process, the winner is chosen and made up into only 50 suits.
In 2012, an Australian female designer by the name of Susannah Triplett won the challenge, producing a wool suit that was just 11.1 microns in diameter and extremely thin in width for wool. The design was a huge critical hit, and each suit ran at a price of twenty-eight thousand dollars.
Number 8: Briony Vanquish
Price tag: $43,000
When the world's economy hit a new low in 2008, luxury Italian brand Briony decided to practice a little reverse psychology by producing their most expensive line of suits to date. The Vanquish 2 suits were unlike anything Briony had ever presented before, made from blends of rare materials like cashmere, Cuvier, and Bicunha.
Only 100 of these amazing suits are produced per year, and their attention to detail is so exquisite that the stitching is done with white gold. In the past, Briony suits have been a favorite of President Donald Trump, but they might be better known for being the suit of choice for all James Bonds since 1995. With a price tag of forty-three thousand dollars, we're sure double-oh-seven can cover the cost.
Number 7: Desmond Marion Supreme Bespoke
Price tag: $47,500
Anybody who's familiar with the ins and outs of London's Savile Row will know that the name Desmond Marion carries almost more weight and reputation than that of any other. To order a bespoke supreme suit from Marion is to engage in one of the most amazing fashion and design experiences you could hope to have.
The designer stitches every single suit by hand, vowing that a machine will never touch any part of the garment. Due to the intricate nature of the process, each suit can take months to finish, with the promise that upon final results, you'll be left with a suit that doesn't feel handcrafted but rather feels like it has been sculpted around your body. For a price of forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars, you can enjoy one of the most bespoke fashion experiences in the world.
Number 6: Catan K-50
Price tag: $60,000
Ever since opening for business in 1968, Catan has been one of the top names in Italian design, being the number one men's suit designer brand today. With a staff of 330 tailors who handle twenty-two thousand suit orders per year, you can definitely say that the company is a fine-tuned business.
The brand's pride and joy is without a doubt the K-50 suit, so named because it takes 50 hours to complete, and they only make 50 of them per year. The suit was designed by Enzo Dorsey, another name that means a lot in the Savile Row community and it's made from luxurious Merino sheep wool. The price for an icon of men's suit fashion? $60,000.
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Number 5: William Westman Cott Ultimate Bespoke
Price tag: $75,000
Kicking off the top 5 is this stunning William Westman Cott Ultimate Bespoke suit that can be yours for the handsome sum of $75,000. The Savile Row neighbor of someone we've already spoken about on this list, Desmond Marion, young tailoring genius William Westman Cott's suits are almost double the cost of Marion's supreme bespoke option due to the fact they consist of three or four pieces rather than two.
On average, it takes 200 hours to design and tailor one of Westman Cott's ultimate bespoke garments, and he even throws in five bespoke shirts for free with every purchase. The suit was originally designed to appeal to Middle Eastern and Russian business moguls, but the exquisite quality of the design soon saw its popularity becoming much more wide-reaching.
Number 4: Zoot Suit
Price tag: $78,000
Rather than being custom-made like the other examples on the list, this World War II era striped zoot suit made headlines when it was sold at auction in 2011 in New York City, fetching a staggering seventy-eight thousand dollars. Discovered by Karin Augusta of Augusta Auctions, a vintage clothing company, the suit was originally expected to make in the region of 600 to 900 dollars, but those goals were soon changed when calls began to come in from collectors and museums all over the world trying to get their hands on the quirky vintage garment.
It is the only suit of its kind ever to be publicly auctioned off in the United States, and it was discovered at an otherwise unremarkable estate sale in New Jersey.
Number 3: Doma Vanquish
Price tag: $95,319
Established in 1842, the Doma family business is one that has been at the forefront of luxury men's tailoring for nearly two centuries. Over the years, the exclusive company has produced suits for kings, presidents, and elite celebrities all over the world. Without a doubt, their most revered suit is the Vanquish, costing just over ninety-five thousand dollars.
The Vanquish is made from a fabric that has blended the very best French and British cloth to create an unbeatable luxury feel. The suit contains six of the world's rarest fabrics: 15.8 royal cubic door silk, ambassador and Kirksey white. With a roll call like that, it's easy to see where the mammoth price tag comes from.
Number 2: Alexander Mo Su Vanquish Bespoke
Price tag: $101,860
Just missing out on the top spot is the Vanquish Bespoke suit by Alexander Mo Su. The journey to success of Alexander Mo Su is rather different than some of the more traditional Savile Row tailors we've seen on this list already. A true luxury goods entrepreneur, he made his initial fortune creating hip-hop themed ringtones before moving into diamond and gold encrusted cell phones.
In 2009, however, he moved into fashion by creating his own clothing company made from rare Bicunha and Keith Wick, two of the most expensive wools in the world. Priced at over $100,000, a Mo Su suit was completely custom-made for an anonymous buyer, with nine buttons of 18-carat gold and diamonds. It has even been rumored that the suit was delivered to its wearer in a fully armored van.
Number 1: Stuart Hughes Diamond Edition
Price tag: $892,500
This is it! The most expensive suit in the world is the Stuart Hughes Diamond Edition, worth an astronomical eight hundred and ninety-two thousand five hundred dollars. There were only three such suits in the world, and they were the results of a collaboration between luxury goods designer Stuart Hughes and world-famous tailor Richard Jules.
As one would expect from the ultimate in luxury suits, they take 800 hours to design and stitch and are made from the very best varieties of wool, silk, and cashmere. But what is it about these suits in particular that makes them so much more expensive than the others? Oh, it might have something to do with the 480—count them—480 half-carat diamonds that are etched into the outer lining of the jacket.
With more diamonds than you can shake a stick at, this near million-dollar suit is certainly a must for any millionaire bling lover willing to pay the big bucks.
And we have a special mention here: there's a thing called a Million Dollar Dandy, where for 1 million dollars, your entire attire is done. For that amount of money, you'll get 14 bespoke Savile Row suits, 28 bespoke shirts, 28 custom silk ties, 14 pairs of shoes, and an elegant selection of smoking jackets and dressing gowns. We would have added it to the ranking, but technically it's more than one suit.
So there you have it: ten of the most expensive suits in the world. Which was your favorite design on the list? Do you prefer a 2, 3, or 4 piece suit? Let us know down in the comments!
And how about one final fact as a thank you for sticking with us right to the end? Did you know that tradition dictates that you should always leave the bottom button of your suit jacket undone? That's definitely something to keep in mind if you want to be considered a man who is comfortable in elite company.
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