World's most expensive' Christmas jumper goes on sale for 30K
An artist is selling the world's most expensive Christmas jumper - a £30k diamond encrusted festive number - which took him over six months to make.
Aidan Liban, 33, spent his life-savings on the luxury garment in an effort to raise funds for the NHS.
The jumper - which cost £7k to make - boasts a reindeer design adorned with diamond encrusted silver stars, 24 carat gold threading, Italian silk lining and is covered in thousands of Swarovski crystals.
The previous record holder, at £24k, was made by Tipsy Elves in 2016 and came covered in 24,274 crystals.
The former art student hoped to achieve a luxurious take on the 'ugly Christmas jumper tradition'.
The idea struck him during lockdown 2020 when he was living alone and working part time as a key worker at a charity.
After spending 3,000 hours on the hand-crafted project, he now hopes to sell the jumper for five figures and plans to donate a portion of the cash.
Aidan - who also works as a stylist to the stars - from Fulham, London, said: "It is a true piece of art.
"I had a vision and I made it come true.
"I wanted to create something magnificent and eye-catching - which I have done.
"I improvised a lot when making it, I just have an eye for where each element needs to go.
"Christmas jumpers were never really in my family tradition, so I thought I’d do it in style.
"Whoever does buy it can wear it, but it won’t be washable as it’s so delicate.
"The time it’s taken me is the main factor in the price tag, it took me so long.
"I’ve only had time to work on it in evenings and weekends.
"I’m broke now so I need to get it sold. I think it's worth every penny."
He started the project in December 2020, after spending months sourcing the right materials and working late into the night.
-
1:09
SWNS
16 days agoSurvey reveals knowledge gap in fertility issues among women
511 -
23:13
EEVblog Channel
4 years agoWorld's Most Expensive DIY Flight Simulator!
17 -
1:47:01
Real Coffee With Scott Adams
5 hours agoEpisode 2492 CWSA 06/01/24
25.8K34 -
2:08:10
LFA TV
6 hours agoEP 47: Miles Guo Trial Special with Special Guests - Truth, Betrayal, and Fox Hunt | WHISTLE BLOWERS 6.01.24 12pm EST
19.4K7 -
1:13:59
Tactical Advisor
4 hours agoVault Room Tour/Unboxing- Vault Room Live Stream
19.9K2 -
1:11:28
The Squad
10 hours agoArsenal's Huge Summer🚨Olise to Man Utd DEAL✅ Osimhen to Arsenal or Chelsea☑️ UCL Final Preview
31.7K6 -
56:23
Trumpet Daily
1 day ago $1.10 earnedCohen Is Free to Lie and Steal, but Trump Is Guilty of Something - Trumpet Daily | May 31, 2024
23.8K47 -
8:26
MichaelBisping
23 hours agoBISPING CHOKES OUT STEVE-O! | JACKASS STAR PUT TO SLEEP BY UFC CHAMP! *FULL VIDEO*
45.8K12 -
20:00
Clownfish TV
22 hours agoGoogle Hurt ITSELF in Its Confusion!
54.2K55 -
24:20
Brewzle
1 day agoWe Went Unicorn Bourbon Hunting In Louisville, KY
55.7K8