$350,000 For World’s Most Expensive AbayaThe Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the “world’s most expensive” treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana.
“This is the world’s first red carpet abaya,” said the designer of the abaya which is, “only for princesses, my dear.”
The hefty £175,000 ($350,000) price tag is the result of 359.7 grams of white gold and 4,668 individual diamonds. The diamonds, with a total weight of 85.13 carats, were supplied by Harriet Crosley of Crosley Diamonds.
A portion of the sales will be donated to a global relief charity, Islamic Relief. The sale was took place during ‘The Saudi Gulf Luxury Trade Fair’ at InterContinental London Park Lane last August 2-3, 2008.
The fair will also offer exclusive pieces by famous designers and brands, such as Harrods, Sotheby’s Realty, Aston Martin, Mathaf Gallery, Kashket & Partners, Asus, Louise Mariette Hat Couture, Soane, Donna Karan, James Purdey & Son, HSBC Premier, and Conduit Capital Liquid Funds.
The lady in picture, sashaying in this bejeweled abaya, is none other then the renowned electronic violinist and former model Linzi Stoppard.via
“This is the world’s first red carpet abaya,” said the designer of the abaya which is, “only for princesses, my dear.”
The hefty £175,000 ($350,000) price tag is the result of 359.7 grams of white gold and 4,668 individual diamonds. The diamonds, with a total weight of 85.13 carats, were supplied by Harriet Crosley of Crosley Diamonds.
A portion of the sales will be donated to a global relief charity, Islamic Relief. The sale was took place during ‘The Saudi Gulf Luxury Trade Fair’ at InterContinental London Park Lane last August 2-3, 2008.
The fair will also offer exclusive pieces by famous designers and brands, such as Harrods, Sotheby’s Realty, Aston Martin, Mathaf Gallery, Kashket & Partners, Asus, Louise Mariette Hat Couture, Soane, Donna Karan, James Purdey & Son, HSBC Premier, and Conduit Capital Liquid Funds.
The lady in picture, sashaying in this bejeweled abaya, is none other then the renowned electronic violinist and former model Linzi Stoppard.via
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