Who Buys This Stuff?

[2moretrees]

Come on, a $1500 dog bowl?

Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce unveiled its much anticipated Top Ten Gift List for the 2005 Holiday Season in a press conference held today at the world-renowned Two Rodeo, located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Offering something for everyone, this year's "highbrow stocking stuffers" are only available in Beverly Hills and are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating shopper, as only Beverly Hills can.

From luxurious cars and titanium timepieces, to custom compacts, cupcake creations, California kings and canine accoutrements, the highly anticipated annual gift list delivers a mix of unique and luxurious gifts that range from the affordable to the affluent.

"The allure of one-of-a-kind items is the reason that people from all across the globe flock to Beverly Hills during the holiday shopping season -- to find what can only be found in Beverly Hills," said Michael Robinson, Communications Director, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. "This year's list of items brings a mix of beauty, practicality, fun and of course, Beverly Hills luxury, representing the breadth of offerings from our prominent retailers and bolstering Beverly Hills inimitable reputation as the world's premier shopping district."

The list, compiled by Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, consists of items culled from the prestigious retail merchants and hoteliers in the city. Each item must be available in Beverly Hills during the 2005 holiday shopping season. The 2005 list includes:


BEVERLY HILLS EDITION BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR-$220,000
Bentley Beverly Hills on Olympic Boulevard

An incomparable blend of power, luxury and handcrafted elegance --
the Bentley Continental Flying Spur achieves unprecedented levels of
space, freedom and refinement to create a vehicle of undeniable style
and stature. A true sporting statement, the Beverly Hills edition will
be enhanced with customized wheels and an aerodynamic package only
available in Beverly Hills.

DIAMOND FLOWER DANGLE EARRINGS-$210,000
Martin Katz Ltd. on Brighton Way

The premiere collector and designer of vintage and contemporary
jewelry, the "jeweler to the stars" has custom-designed a pair of
diamond-encrusted flower earrings exclusively for Beverly Hills. These
exquisite Diamond flower dangle earrings are set with 10.18 carats of
light pink, light orange, cognac, and yellow pear shape, marquise, and
fancy-shaped diamonds in addition to 341 "micro set" white diamonds.

PANERAI LUMINOR CHRONO 1000M SLYTECH WATCH-$10,200
Officine Panerai on Brighton Way

Panerai has dedicated this special edition of the Chrono 1000M to
Sylvester 'Sly' Stallone, who was involved in the design phase of the
watch. Adapted to professional use, and designed to face the hidden
dangers of the deep with a helium valve and "screwdown" chronograph
push-pieces, each titanium-encased timepiece has the autograph
signature of Sylvester Stallone.

THE BEVERLY HILTON PLUSH PILLOW-TOP BED & LUXURY BEDDING-$4,500
The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard

The Beverly Hilton's inspired guest rooms express the best of relaxed,
California living. Catering to the vision of convenience and comfort,
with pillow-top mattresses, down-filled comforters, and imported
European linens, The Beverly Hilton Hotel brings California comfort
into the home. The Beverly Hilton Plush Pillow-Top California King
bed & box spring plus king pillows, down comforter, shams, pillow
cases, duvet cover, sheets, a star bed throw and a custom leather
headboard will transform any bedroom into a Five-Star Suite. Maid
service not included.

COLOMBO DREAM FACTORY CASHMERE HAMMOCK SET-$3,200
Saks Fifth Ave on Wilshire Boulevard

Designed exclusively for Saks Fifth Ave's "Wild About Cashmere"
promotion, this designer hammock is the ultimate in comfort and style
for those looking for backyard bliss. The hand-woven, braided cashmere
hammock includes five cashmere pillows and a cashmere throw.

GOYARD DOG BOWL & CASE-$1,490
Barneys New York on Wilshire Boulevard

Perfect for the jet-setting canine who demands luxury at every turn,
this elegant, traveling hard case folds out to reveal two
stainless-steel dog bowls for meals on the go. Goyard's signature
design complements the classically chic style that will have "Rover"
rolling over in delight as the pampered pup dines in style.

WOODEN BOX SET OF FOUR PERUVIAN VICUNA SCARVES-$1,298
Brooks Brothers on Rodeo Drive

Made from the world's finest fleece, also termed the "Gold of the
Andes," this downy-soft wool, harvested from the back and neck of the
Peruvian vicunas, results in an exquisite set of luxurious scarves
that redefine comfort and warmth. Each set includes a certificate
ensuring that the material has been collected according to the
standards set by the Convention on International Trade for Endangered
Species.

THE BACCARATINI-$185
The Blvd at Regent Beverly Wilshire on Wilshire Boulevard

The famed crystal maker has teamed up with the Regent Beverly
Wilshire's new restaurant, The Blvd, to create Beverly Hill's most
expensive martini, the Baccaratini. The new drink of choice for the
established elite and aspiring up-and-comers alike, the special bar
menu provides the ultimate in luxury and indulgence by taking a great
cocktail and making it into something grand. The Baccaratini menu
features four cocktails served in color-coordinating Baccarat Crystal
Vega martini glasses: Dirty Martini in a Baccarat Clear Crystal glass,
Cosmopolitan Martini in a Baccarat Ruby glass, Green Apple Martini in
a Baccarat Olive glass and the Bombay Sapphire Gin Martini in a
Baccarat Sapphire glass. The price includes the Baccarat Crystal Vega
martini glass as a souvenir of the luxurious evening.

BEVERLY HILLS CUSTOM COMPACT-$85
MakeUp! Bobbe Joy on Beverly Drive

Bobbe Joy's custom Beverly Hills Compact enhances beauty that is
always present, and is the quintessential Make Up "Survival Kit" for
today's "on the go" woman. The choice of Make up artists and both
Hollywood's young and old, Bobbe Joy's latest creation pays subtle
homage to Beverly Hills regulars with Burr-berry and Fair-a-glamo eye
shadow, Pliner-liner and Wolfgang Pucker lip gloss. Now every woman
can achieve a look, which is as sophisticated, sensual and polished as
Beverly Hills.

HOLIDAY CUPCAKES-$19.50
Sprinkles Cupcakes on Little Santa Monica Boulevard

Baked fresh every day, Sprinkles Cupcakes are made with the
highest quality ingredients: sweet cream butter, bittersweet Callebaut
Chocolate and Nielsen-Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.
Treat-seekers of Beverly Hills will enjoy the special holiday cupcake
flavors of peppermint, eggnog, pumpkin and carrot. Each is topped with
signature custom sugar designs or real chocolate sprinkles from
France. Sprinkles Cupcakes are a sophisticated swirl on an
old-fashioned classic.

[cercis]

People who make more than $1million/year. That's who. People who make $500/hour. For those people a $1500 dog bowl is a drop in the bucket.

[frugalfarmwife]

People with more money than common sense!

KJ

[cicy33]

They do realize that no matter how rich they are and how many expensive items they buy the dog it will still lick it's butt, right? I know, eww gross but pulease. It is a DOG and that is ridiculous to spend that much on one I don't care how rich one is.

[miclason]

Fiona for one is quite happy with her Strawberry Shortcake bowl- bought at the supermarket for $1.40! and her sparkly purple water bowl - another $1.50!...LOL!...and I'm more than happy with $0.40 cupcakes, thank you!! (honest, I don't think I'd buy some of that stuff even if I had the money!)

[terry1156]

I want to be the dog in the family that buys that bowl!!!

[jmjj215]

Crazy - but entertaining

[shengmei]

Originally Posted by terry1156

I want to be the dog in the family that buys that bowl!!!

Me, too!!!!

[terry1156]

How about a $2000 stroller? <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/17/pf/babybling_fortune_112805/index.htm">Blinging up baby</a>

[Firefly]

People like Paris Hilton who have rediculous amounts of money.

[Bluezy]

The shameful part of this is that the money could go to help someone in need. Especially during the holidays. Some might say "to each their own", but I say it's shameful. Those people have obviously never been hungry.

[Luv2shop]

People who have way toooo much money on their hands.