Sunday, Sep. 05, 2004

Trading Up

It's now possible to go ultra-luxe in just about every category. A look at some of the new and improved goodies

1. Asprey alligator handbag from the 167 collection, $10,200; waiting list only
2. 2005 Maybach 62 car, $367,000
3. Swarovski-bejeweled Treo 600, $929, by custom order
4. Gold-beaded and embroidered tulle slip dress, $8,000, and Chinese raccoon-and-feather vest, $2,695, both by Michael Kors
5. Patek Philippe Twenty~4 watch in white gold and diamonds, $89,750
6. 30-liter Butterfly step can by simplehuman, $139.99