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Consumerism, for the top bracket income group

Melody on February 23rd, 2008

What does one buy, when one has more money than one knows what to do with?

A Porsche Cayenne?

Or (though I never thought I’d say this) even sexier than the Porsche - a Maybach?

Or seriously, why get another car, when you can buy a private jet, possibly the Phenom 300 ?!!!

Ahhhhh!!!

Lots more, answers and ideas to that question at the “Extravaganza” - an entry by invitation only exhibition at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai yesterday & today. Before you wonder, I wasn’t invited, but got the chance to tag along with someone who was.

Other products exhibited included fancy alcohol from world famous distilleries, property, jewelery, designer clothes & shoes - I saw a totally sexy pair of shoes from Marc Cain, Rs. 15,000/-

But seriously, what totally got my fancy, was this - a diamond encrusted iPhone. I had to put on white gloves to inspect the phone closer, and my my my.

(of couse, I’d settle even for the “regular” diamond-less iPhone, but it was so sexy to hold that piece of art in my hands!)

If seeing all that luxury bored you - there was lots of champagne being served - along with chocolates and fancy Hors d’oeuvres - and even a fashion show.

And the people attending the exhibition were as interesting to watch as the exhibition itself. No, I’m not naming any names, but take a look at this sexy Ferrari parked just outside.

I didn’t buy anything, because I couldn’t buy anything, but it was a mind blowing experience. I felt like a kid in a candy shop! And now, having seen for a split second how the other half lives, I step back into my world. Not before giving you all a chance to enjoy it with me too, hope you liked the pics!

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7 Responses to “Consumerism, for the top bracket income group”

  1. Ashwin
    February 23rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    I don’t know about others but I’ll donate money (to the needy) if I had a lot of money and don’t know what to do.

    Mel, by the way, wanted to tell this for a long time. The images in your posts doesn’t get displayed in my Feed reader (GReader) both in Firefox and Safari.

  2. gps
    February 24th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    other quarter u mean…. :-P

  3. fol
    February 24th, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    Nice to look at, however I find it sad that so many people have this ‘I’m alright Jack’ attitude and don’t step up to the plate and help others out. Thanks for sharing this experience :)

  4. pensivelawyer
    February 24th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    Matter of time before you get one. Do i buy you the Porsche after our third date? …:)

  5. Amit
    February 25th, 2008 at 11:29 am

    neat…

  6. Kapil
    February 29th, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    I am surprised photography was allowed in there.

  7. Melody
    March 7th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
    @ Ashwin: Yes, but you have to admit that besides donating you’d want to spend *something* on yourself, especially if you worked hard, say on a movie, to make the money.

    Thx for the info though, am trying to get the images in my feeds to work. Have no idea why they don’t.

    @ gps: Yeah, I guess!

    @ fol: Firstly, welcome to TVIMH :) Glad you liked - and yeah, sadly know what you mean about the ‘I’m alright Jack’ attitude.

    @ Pensive: “matter of time” :D A ghost in my life promised to buy me one for my 40th bday if I’m not married by then. If I am, I’ll just ask hubby.

    Considering we’ve never dated (& never will) your money is in safe hands :P

    @ Amit: :)

    @ Kapil: Well, there was one person who told me not to take pics, but mostly no one seemed too bothered. Also, was taking pics from my phone, so..

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