For over 200 years, tailors have been crafting high-end bespoke suits on London's famous Savile Row. A custom-made two-piece suit can cost £6,000. And while a tailor's tools are simple, the skills needed to turn a paper pattern into a pressed suit take years to master.
We traveled the globe to uncover the stories behind some of the world's most expensive items, from natural latex mattresses and bespoke dress shoes to handmade calligraphy ink and ancient Tyrian purple dye.
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- Bespoke shoes are designed to perfectly fit your feet.
- A handmade pair can take months to make and can cost over £5,000.
- The sole is stitched on, instead of glued, so the shoe can be repaired multiple