The world’s most expensive Christmas jumper which has been encrusted with diamonds and gold has gone on sale for a whopping £30,000.
Aidan Liban (33-year-old London artist) spent six months creating this luxury clothing in order to raise money 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, created by online retail company Tipsy Elves in 2016, was covered in 24,274 crystals and cost £24,000.
The world’s most expensive Christmas jumper which has been encrusted with diamonds and gold has gone on sale for a whopping £30,000
The jumper, pictured before the garment was complete in November, cost £7,000 to make and boasts a reindeer design adorned with diamond encrusted silver star
Aidan, who is also a celebrity stylist and spent 3,000 hours crafting the jumper, hopes to be able to sell it for at least five figures. He plans to donate some of his earnings.
He said, “I had visions and made them come to life.” “I wanted to make something spectacular and eye-catching, which is what I did.
“I have a good sense of where each component needs to be placed, and I improvise a lot.”
A former student of art, she studied at Central St Martins. She wanted to give a luxe twist on the “ugly Christmas jumper” tradition.
Aidan Liban (pictured with his festive jumper), a 33-year-old London artist, spent six months creating this luxury garment to help raise money for the NHS.
Swarovski crystals are used to cover the jumper’s lining, which is lined in Italian silk and has 24-carat gold threading
“Christmas jumpers are not a tradition in our family, so I decided to do it with style,” he stated. It’s possible to wear the item, although it will not be machine washable because it is so delicate.
The main reason for the high price is because it has taken me so much time. This is the only time I was able to do it.
“I am broke so I have to sell it.” It’s worth every cent.
He had just finished lockdown 2020 and was working as a key worker for a charity. The inspiration struck him and he started the project in December.
Aidan struggled to source fabrics and materials. Aidan only finished it by November 2021.
Aidan spent over 3,000 hours working on this handcrafted jumper. Aidan also acts as celebrity stylist. Aidan hopes to make the jumper sell for $5 million and donates a portion. The jumper’s fabrics were selected by Aidan.
The 24-carat silk was ordered from a specialist French shop, costing £300 while the 2000 Swarovski crystals cost £1,000 and the Italian silk lining in dark navy was over £200 alone. Aidan can be seen selecting fabric and making the jumper.
Aidan stated that he has not spared any expense. With the exception of a few delicate pieces, I’ve completed most of this work by myself.
The 24-carat silk was ordered from a specialist French shop, costing £300 while the 2000 Swarovski crystals cost £1,000 and the Italian silk lining in dark navy was over £200 alone.
The 150 diamonds – which adorn the silver stars near the collar of the jumper – were bought from a Hatton Garden specialist and cost around £5,000.
The artist explained that the main body is made of wool and cotton. It’s also lined with beautiful silk, making it soft as a kitten.
“The small imperfections in diamonds mean they don’t fit jewellery, but would be perfect for a jumper.
This is the former student in art, alongside his expensive garment. He wanted to give a luxury twist on the ugly Christmas jumper tradition.
According to the artist, the novelty jumper was a fun piece and that he is serious about the sale of the luxurious garment.
“It was a long process to find the right ones. These are embedded in beautiful raw silver stars. Even the Reindeer has a Swarovski Gold locket around its neck.
“The jumper tells an interesting story. It’s also a funny novelty piece. It is rare to find something like this, so it is extremely thrilling.
“I want it wow people, break down the doom and despair we have been hearing for years.
It was a surprise to most of my close friends and families, so they were amazed when the big reveal happened.
“I am serious about it being sold, I have it listed on my site if you are interested!”