Thoughtful – and useful – gift buying for the person who has it all is a tricky one, we won’t deny. How to buy a present for the billionaire in your life without the risk of repeating something they already own; or even worse, don’t even want? Worry no more; Elite Traveler’s guide to billionaire gifts has you sorted, from statement accessories to supercar-inspired helicopters.
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Out of This World Dinner, SpaceVIP
After years of promise, space tourism is yet to get private citizens into space with any regularity. But like a tortoise to the hare, the balloon pioneers SpacePerspective have crept up on their rocket-based competitors. SpacePerspective, which lifts a capsule 20 miles above the Earth using. a giant helium balloon, is set to launch in 2025, with Richard Branson co-piloting that debut flight. After that, the other-worldly experiences start. One of the first will be a fine dining dinner created by Rasmus Munk, the culinary genius behind Copenhagen’s Alchemist. During the gentle journey, guests will dine on a menu specially created by Munk. As with his menus at Alchemist – where he seeks to tell a multi-faceted story about the way he sees the world – this menu will follow his signature ‘Holistic Cuisine’ style, whereby each dish is intended to spark conversation around the planet and our relationship with it.
$495,000, spacevip.com
Bejeti, The Artificer
A world apart from standard, shabby leather wallets, American luxury brand Bejeti crafts bespoke unique pieces that make a statement. The Artificer is hand-forged from Robert Eggerling Mosaic Damascus steel, with only seven pieces ever being created, each one coming from a single Damascus billet. This is the ideal wallet for someone who has it all and is looking for something a little different.
$7,995, bejeti.com
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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, The Celebration Collection
The perfect gift for a true oenophile, or perhaps someone looking to start their wine cellar, the Celebration Collection from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. Totaling the equivalent of 100 bottles of wine, this is a limited edition set with only 33 units produced each year. The collection is comprised of 21 bottles of the estate’s wine that range in size, including a hefty Salmanazar and a Melchior.
$28,000, châteauducru-beaucaillou.com
Faberge, The Malaika Egg
Few jewelry producers hold the gravitas and aura of Faberge, and this collaboration with Gemfields, a world leader in responsible mining and marker of colored gemstones, represents the famed house truly flexing its muscles. Meaning angel in Swahili, the ‘Malaika’ egg features rubies from Mozambique set in 18-karat rose gold and paired with white and brown diamonds.
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$1.2m, faberge.com
The Macallan, Time : Space Collection
When it comes to old and exclusive whiskies, no one does it quite like The Macallan. The Speyside distillery has morphed more into a luxury brand than a whisky producer, with some of its bottles going for multiple millions of dollars. While you wait for another bottle of 1926 Fine & Rare to come up for auction, billionaires can quench their thirst with a measure of the oldest Scotch ever bottled: Time : Space. This 84-year-old whisky is housed in an other-worldly UFO-shaped vessel and is joined by the very first release from the new Macallan distillery. There are just 200 bottles available and The Macallan is selling them to VIP clients for $190,000 a piece. Expect to pay a hefty premium if picking up on the secondary market.
$190,000, themacallan.com
Theon Design, Theon R
As the flagship vehicle from UK-based restorers and enhancers Theon Design, the Theon R is inspired by Porsche’s most focused road cars and is crafted from a 964 doner. It’s the combination of the sub-1-ton curb weight and the 500 bhp air-cooled flat-six, that makes this piece of engineering a real beast. Featuring F1-grade carbon throughout, this is the ideal gift for those who get their thrills behind the wheel.
$1m, theondesign.com
Hermes, Off Piste Pair of All Mountain Skis
This set of all mountain skis is the perfect gift for those who love their snowsport and want to look good doing it. Featuring a ‘Jeu d’adresse’ design by Evan Hecox, these skis are made from sycamore wood and are designed for piste and freeride skiing. The tips are wide, while the effective edges ensure even the shortest of turns are possible.
$17,500, hermès.com
Pinel Pinel, Crocodile Watch Trunk x19
We all know watches look fantastic, but what about elevating where you store them to the same level? This impressive watch trunk from Pinet et Pinel does just that with its brown alligator exterior that’s sure to raise a few eyebrows. Inside you will find 19 watch winders, each lit individually, space for 34 additional watches, and, of course, the vibrant orange interior.
$210,000, pineletpinel.com
Bugatti, Bugatti Grande Illusion Safe
The benefits of owning a safe don’t need explaining, but it’s a shame they always look so boring. Taking a break from building some of the fastest cars in the world, Bugatti has torn up the rule book with its Grande Illusion safe. Featuring an intriguing lifting mechanism and a hidden fingerprint scanner, this is part safe, part sculpture.
$92,984, bugatti.com
Cartier, Fountain Pen with Dragon Motif
Limited to only eight individually numbered pieces, this elegant fountain pen is crafted from solid 18-karat yellow gold with black lacquered lines. Atop the cap sits an 18-karat yellow-gold dragon adorned with 475 diamonds, and a series of emeralds and rubies. For those who like to write with purpose, perhaps signing important documents and declarations, this Cartier piece is certainly up to the task.
$146,000, cartier.com
Baccarat, Médicis Vase XXL
As a reissue of one of the finest pieces ever produced by Baccarat, the original Medicis vase dates back to 1909. Standing over eight feet tall, this piece is not only a nod to the history of the great house but also a wonderful place to keep flowers. A real conversation starter and as one of eight, it’s highly unlikely any of your friends will have the same one.
$738,549, baccarat.com
Edelweiss, The Silex
In the right space, a grand piano can bring a room together, and this example from UK manufacturer Edelweiss is something special. Silex is the French word for flint, and this piano was inspired by its namesake, featuring a mixture of curves that resemble those formed by nature. While it’s a sculpture in its own right, as it’s been crafted by Edelweiss, it’s sure to sound superb.
$589,343, edelweiss.com
Gucci, Decorative poker set with crocodile case
Heralding from Gucci’s 60s and 70s archive, this decorative poker set is perfect for those looking to gamble in style. Presented in a wooden case that’s adorned with a black crocodile, the interior uses the Grotesque Garden print, which is also coordinated across the set of cards. The set includes two decks of cards, eight dice and chips, opening the doors to a whole host of games.
$37,000, gucci.com
Louis Vuitton, Party Trunk
When it comes to luxury trunks, nobody does it quite like Louis Vuitton and this one is a particularly special example. Designed to hold everything you need to host a party for the ages, including a disco ball, the set also features Louis Vuitton monogrammed cocktail shakers, several mirrors, an abundance of bottle-storing compartments and some serious glassware. With the ultimate party set up secured, the only issue will be convincing people to leave.
$192,000, louisvutton.com
Bellerby & Co Globemakers, Traditional Churchill Large Floor Standing Globe
For any seasoned traveler, globe makes a unique gift that they are sure to cherish, buy one that’s been hand-crafted and painted and it’s sure to be a winner. London’s Bellerby and Co specialize in creating some of the finest globes in the world and this sizable option boasts a 50-inch diameter. Ideal for planning your next adventure or reminiscing about previous expeditions, this is actually the largest traditionally handcrafted globe available anywhere in the world.
$73,970, bellerby&coglobemakers.com
Decorté X Baccarat, AQ Meliority Cream
Celebrating 50 years of innovation and luxury, Decorté has collaborated with both Baccarat and Marcel Wanders to produce exemplary new housing for its AQ Meliority Intensive Regenerating Multi Cream. Each limited edition piece is individually numbered presenting it as a collectors piece and making the perfect gift for those who like to take skincare seriously.
$5,000, decorté.com
Lalique, Victoire de Samothrace Yves Klein
Handcrafted in France out of blue crystal utilizing the lost wax technique, this sculptural piece from Lalique is exceptionally limited to only 88 examples. The molds for the sculpture that harks back to Greek antiquity were acquired by Yves Klein in 1962, with Lalique selecting the blue coloring to highlight the intricacy of the details.
$202,500, lalique.com
Aston Martin X Airbus, ACH130
We all know that British marque Aston Martin makes excellent cars, but a few years ago in collaboration with Airbus, they also produced a helicopter. A true treat for someone who has it all, the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition can be decked out in four different interior and exterior designs, bringing the luxury of a plush Aston Martin interior to the skies. Seats are emblazoned with the Aston Martin logo and other subtle details are found throughout the cabin.
$5.8m, astonmartin.com
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