10. ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA BESPOKE SUIT - $22,000-$28,000
This bespoke suit is made from over 700 fabrics. The outfit is considered very durable and lightweight. It takes 75 working hours to sew one suit, and the process itself consists of 200 steps. Making one suit involves four meetings with the tailors, who, however, can also fly to where their client is.
9. WORLD WOOD RECORD CHALLENGE CUP SUITS BY LORO PIANA - $28,000
The design of this suit changes every year, as it is the result of a contest organized by the famous cashmere manufacturers Luigi and Sergio Loro Piana. The Loro Piana brand makes only 50 of these each year.
8. BRIONI VANQUISH II SUIT - $43,000
This piece uses totally different materials - a unique Vanquish mix. There are 14 types of fabric to choose from, including even patterns with white, yellow and platinum gold stripes.
7. DESMOND MERRION SUPREME BESPOKE SUIT - $47,500
This suit was designed by Desmond Merrion. As the creator himself says, each set is hand sewn by him for many months. The result is definitely worth it.
6. KITON K50 SUIT - $50,000
This set, made of merino wool, costs about $50,000 to $60,000. It was designed by Enzo D'Orsi, a famous Italian designer. The suit can be sewn by 5 tailors in 50 hours.
5. WILLIAM WESTMANCOTT ULTIMATE BESPOKE SUIT - $58,252
This suit is designed and woven in a traditional English factory. The production time for this suit can take anywhere from 150 to 200 hours. The designer behind the suit, William Westmancott, states that this suit is of interest to wealthy Russian and Middle Eastern businessmen alike. The seams are made of horsehair so that the suit will not lose its shape over time. Another important attribute is the fact that the suit is very lightweight. You will also receive five free custom shirts along with your purchase.
4. ZOOT SUIT - $78,000.
This particular Zoot suit sold for an impressive $78,000 at a New York auction called Augusta Auctions in 2011. It was found by a vintage World War II era buyer. No one currently wears this costume, but at least it might make an interesting Halloween costume. The buyer remains unknown. It is actually a clown costume, originally purchased for $20.
3. DORMEUIL VANQUISH II SUIT - $95,319
The Dormeiul group created a mixed fabric. The Vanquish II is also a mix of six fabrics - Royal Qivuik, Ambassador, Dorsilk, Kirgzy White and Fifteen Point Eight.
2. ALEXANDER AMOSU VANQUISH BESPOKE SUIT - $90,953
This suit, designed by popular luxury clothing designer Alexander Amosu, is designed using three unique fabrics - one of vicuña, a South American animal similar to a llama that is sheared every 3 years, a wool made from Arctic musk fur (also known as the most expensive wool in the world), and pashmina, derived from the Himalayan goats of the same name. It takes over 80 hours and 5,000 stitches to make. The price of the suit is further enhanced by its nine buttons in 18-carat gold with diamonds.
1. STUART HUGHES DIAMOND EDITION - $892,500
As with the most expensive pieces, those that top the lists are often adorned with gemstones. This one is no different. The Stuart Hughes Diamond Edition suit costs $778,290 to date and consists of a mix of cashmere wool, silk and 480.5 carat diamonds. This suit from Richard Jewels & Stuart Hughes, took 600 hours to design. There are only 3 in the world and not all have been sold yet.
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