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Expensive to madness.

So created man that can’t resist expensive things. Cars, clothes, real estate, everything is sometimes costs money, but it can somehow be justified. But there are some items that are simply unthinkable expensive and they do not bring absolutely no practical use.

1. Brick Supreme

When in September 2016 fashion company Supreme has unveiled its new autumn-winter collection, it was… a brick. Yes, it is red brick, which would be perfectly ordinary if not for the Supreme logo of the brand embossed on it.

The original bricks were sold for about $ 30 apiece, but they were snapped from the online store on the first day, after which the bricks appeared on eBay at much higher prices. People have calculated how much will pass to build a house area of 220 square meters with those bricks. The cost will be as little as $ 4 704 000.

2. Paper bag Jil Sander

The humble paper bag has a design “makeover” thanks to top designer Jil sander. Now the “Vasari” on sale for… $ 290. Of course, it is worth noting that the package is made from paper with high strength, it has stitched seams, metal eyelets and the famous logo design. But it’s just a paper bag, which the store usually stack up food.

3. Tea bag PG Tips diamond encrusted

Diamond-encrusted tea bag was made in 2005 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the tea brand PG Tips. This tea bag cost 7,500 pounds (almost 10 thousand dollars) is the most expensive in the world. It was made by British jewellery company Boodles, boasts 280 diamonds and PG Tips tea inside. Unlike other items on this list, it was for good purposes — put a bag on shopping centres throughout the UK during the campaign to raise money for children’s hospitals in Manchester.

4. A paper clip Prada

A paper clip is pretty cheap — you can usually buy them a few hundred for just a few dollars. To keep up with the industry of stationery, famous brand Prada created my own paper clip is made from sterling silver with signature logo. Is such a “fashionable” clip $ 185.

5. Boomerang Chanel

This luxurious piece from the collection spring / summer 2017 from Chanel was valued at $ 1325, but the price was not the only issue – the fashion house has been accused of appropriation of culture by Australian indigenous peoples.

Design boomerang sparked controversy in social networks, after that Chanel released a statement which said that “the company deeply respects all cultures, therefore regrets that some of them may have felt offended”. However, boomerang is still for sale.

6. Bag Balenciaga

French designer Balenciaga sells paper shopping bag for $ 1130, which looks absolutely identical paper bags that are given for free after purchasing something in the store. In fact, this “fake” paper pack 100% made of calfskin. In addition, inside there are pockets on a silver lightning.

Designer bag have already been sold online, despite the high price and look identical to paper shopping bags.

7. Suspension for marijuana Vetements Weed Grinder

Shortly after the American States of California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Maine in 2016 was legalized marijuana, is a French fashion house Vetements issued the suspension, which has a special compartment for storing weed. At first glance, the suspension is similar to the standard pendant with the engraving of the Brand, but it is made from silver and gold with a diamond embellished clasp. Cost is a luxury at $ 750.

8. Golden LEGO brick

In February 2017 Catawiki auction house auctioned one of the world’s rarest LEGO bricks for almost $ 20,000. Bricks made from 14-Karat gold, estimated at $ 2 118,54, but its real value lies in the fact that there are not more than 10 such bricks and handed them to favourites business partners and employees who worked for LEGO for 25 years between 1979 and 1981, the.

9. Gold toilet paper

The world’s most expensive roll of toilet paper was made by an Australian company called Toilet Paper Man. This toilet paper is made from 24-carat gold. There is only one such coil that sells for $ 1 335,00 558 Australian dollars.

10. Food for cats Green Pantry

In October 2016, the British brand of Green Pantry, which produces food for Pets, has released a luxury cat food, a one-month supply which costs about $ 918 ($ 11 000 per year or $ 15,30 per serving).

Each 2-pound package is more expensive up to 30 times compared to regular food, and it lasts for 10 days. For the money the cat can enjoy fresh Scottish salmon, hand-caught lobsters from Norfolk, selective crabs from Devon, caviar Arenkha, organic asparagus, quinoa and saffron. Food is also completely free from preservatives, genetically modified foods and artificial additives.

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