The world of luxury fashion has dipped its toes into various areas outside the industry for years. Some have expanded into the booming cosmetics trade, others have debuted home décor lines, and still others have dabbled into tech territory with premium hybrid smartwatches and earphones.
Over the past few years, however, the lines between designer fashion and art, gaming (both old-school and e-sports), pet supplies, sports and lifestyle accessories have become blurred to the point that fashion has indubitably and effectively pervaded every aspect of living. Name any everyday item under the sun and it’s likely that there’s now a designer version of it out in the market.
Dumbbells? Check. Condoms? Check. There’s even a sterling silver ball of yarn and herb markers to distinguish rosemary from thyme in your pantry, thanks to Tiffany & Co. Check out our list below for some of the most curious (read: eyebrow raising) designer products we’ve seen that aren’t clothes, bags or shoes.
Versace I ♡ Baroque Print Yoga Mat
Made of 100% rubber and printed with Versace’s signature Baroque design, this is the yoga mat for the posh. W versace.com
Berluti 4kg leather and wood dumbbells
Created in collaboration with Hock Design, a German high-end fitness supplier, these designer dumbbells feature steel disks trimmed with Venezia leather inserts and tobacco-coloured wood for a functional yet lavish addition to your home gym. W berluti.com
Louis Vuitton Foosball Table
On top of Jenga sets and billiards, Louis Vuitton has foosball tables to furnish your game room. Crafted in the Maison’s most iconic materials such as Monogram, Damier and Epi leather, each table is made with the same craftsmanship behind Louis Vuitton’s storied trunks. W louisvuitton.com
Dior Wastepaper Basket
Adorned with the iconic Toile de Jouy house print, this wastepaper basket is made of 100% paper (and magic). We don’t know about you, but if we had a bin for trash as pretty as this, it’ll inspire us not to waste any paper at all. W dior.com
Hermes Helios Mahjong Set
#ICYMI, Hermes launched the Birkin of all mahjong sets last year, although you’ll find that other brands on this list have also introduced their respective versions prior or after the fact. Printed on full calfskin leather and solid palisander wood, Hermes’ take will set you back by RM186,700. W hermes.com
Tiffany & Co. Everyday Objects Sterling Silver Pencil sharpener
Tiffany & Co’s Everyday Objects collection has an impressively extensive range of literal everyday objects, from herb markers to yo-yos and clothespins. This sterling silver pencil sharpener is about as extraordinarily mundane as it gets (talk about paradoxes), with a diamond-point textured trim for an extra touch of panache. W tiffany.com
Saint Laurent Condom
For when you want to make a bougee impression… enough said. W ysl.com
Balenciaga Track Sculpture
Don’t be fooled; this isn’t a shoe for your feet. This is a brass sculpture for your admiration, featuring 16 molded pieces that are soldered one by one to create a true-to-life size 41 Track.2 sneaker. W balenciaga.com
Prada Nylon Leash
A few years back, Prada made headlines for a money clip (that’s still available on its website today). Besides holding your money together, you may want to consider keeping a tight rein on your pet with this technical nylon leash, complete with a mini pouch and signature triangle logo. Collars sold separately. W prada.com
Tiffany & Co. Everday Objects gold vermeil crazy straw
Another Tiffany item that you can actually carry around and use is this fancy “crazy” straw made from sterling silver and gold vermeil. Designed with a Tiffany Blue® enamel accent, it’s perfect for your house parties or saving the environment when drinking at your usual joints. W tiffany.com
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