Million Dollar Bra Tops Holiday Gift List

by Pamela Mortimer

Every year, gifts get more and more expensive. Stocking stuffers are a thing of the past and if grandma doesn’t cough up a video system, the kids call her a cheapskate. However, if you want your gift to be number one on the "A List", there’s only one gift worth giving - the 4.5 million dollar holiday bra and panty set from Victoria’s Secret. Yes, 4.5 million dollars - that was not a typo.

Victoria’s Secret has been putting together Fantasy Bra Sets for a while now. Every year the lingerie gets more opulent - but this year takes the fruitcake. The 2007 Fantasy Bra set features a king’s ransom in diamonds, rubies, yellow sapphires and emeralds. Naturally, they are set into a push-up bra, garter, thong, wrist cuff and barrette. A tribute to the poinsettia, this flashy underwear was meant to be seen. Still, you might want to wear a trench coat if you are planning to go to midnight mass.

Lingerie not your thing? There are quite a few other luxury items that may fit the bill.

In keeping up with the Guitar Hero phenomenon, Gibson has just released The Gibson Robot Guitar. For a mere $2,499 practically anyone can pick up this world class instrument and wail like a rock star. The guitar tunes itself according to climate, as well. The supply is very limited, so go and crack into your trust fund before they are all sold out.

Like sailing? Well, you know yachts are sooo yesterday. Instead, you might want to check out the The Neiman Marcus-Edition Gem Triton 1000 from U.S. Submarines. The personalized, air conditioned submarine has leather seating to embrace you while you enjoy 360-degree views of the deep bluer. You can have one of these babies for $1.44 mil and as a generous bonus, every buyer gets to participate in a two day training program AND - hold on to your hats - a bejeweled key chain.

Do you consider chocolate to be a food group? Then the perfect gift for you is a one-of-a-kind set of portraits by Vik Muniz, an artist who will paint your likeness in Bosco syrup. I can just hear George Costanza salivating.

How about a private jet rental? A Marquis Jets membership is probably the hottest ticket on Santa’s list. For $119,000, you can buy 25 hours of private flight time where you can relax in luxury, be waited on hand and foot by your own private flight attendant, and of course, not have to talk to the stinky guy in the seat next to you. The plan also offers a $1500 gift certificate toward a custom-made Ermenegildo Zegna suit. Plus, you will have access to the Mayo Clinic Executive Travel Response program, which provides superior healthcare at any destination.

What’s the best part about the private jet?

If you’re running late getting to the airport, they’ll wait for you.