For the driver who has everything, including a chauffeur, here are some of Rolls-Royce’s Christmas picks
If you know someone who yearns for a Rolls-Royce but hasn’t yet ascended to that tax bracket, you can still fuel their delusions this Christmas. The trick is simple: skip the car, embrace the accessories. By Rolls-Royce logic, it’s practically frugal. But it’s not cheap. Nothing bearing the Spirit of Ecstasy stoops that low.
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The most opulent picnic hamper
Consider the Rolls-Royce Picnic Hamper. It isn’t so much a basket as it is an engraved invitation to live better than your neighbors. Of course, at $55,840.66, you could buy a new car instead. But why would you? Notice how the lead crystal wine glasses pair politely with the Wedgwood china, as handmade stainless-steel cutlery shines like the grin of a well-paid valet. The whole affair is wrapped in oiled teak, saddle leather, and polished aluminum, materials chosen not merely for durability, but to remind you that your picnic equipment is nicer than most people’s living rooms. Outfitted for four, it’s a rolling demonstration of grace, taste, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing your Champagne will always be properly chilled, even in a meadow.
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Then there’s the faint but thrilling possibility that you actually know someone who drives a Rolls-Royce, quite possibly a Wraith. In that case, spring for the six-piece set of Kinetic Luggage. At $46,959.64, it’s practically a bargain. After all, it costs less than a picnic hamper, yet it’s far more useful. The set includes two Grand Tourers, three long weekenders, and a garment bag shaped to snuggle into the Wraith’s trunk as perfectly as a bespoke suit. Its wheels are engineered with a self-leveling central monogram for that seamless glide from driveway to executive airport, where your recipient will undoubtedly be boarding something with a tail number instead of a boarding group.
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For friends of this caliber, life is a chess match, played with the confidence of someone whose socks cost more than your monthly car payment. Enter the personalized Rolls-Royce Chess Set, yours for a modest $43,903.91. The pieces rest upon a battlefield finished in Cashmere Grey leather, while the board itself is rendered in Obsidian Tulip and Blackwood veneer, because marble and walnut simply aren’t decadent enough.
Everyday Rolls-Royce items
If all of that seems a bit pricey, Rolls-Royce does offer a few items that flirt with practicality while still whispering old money.
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Start with the Spirit of Ecstasy Cufflinks at $874.42. They lend instant gravitas to any French cuff, being crafted from 92.5% sterling silver and finished in either Rhodium or Dark Ruthenium, because nothing says refinement like precious metals casually glinting on your wrist during cocktails. Even more sensible is the iconic Rolls-Royce umbrella for $747.30, available in colors bold enough to make even a monsoon look stylish. For the friend who still believes handwriting is an art, there’s the Black Badge Ball Point Pen for $361.47, dressed in Vapour Violet with dark chrome trim and tucked into its own Rolls-Royce leather pouch sporting the Black Badge infinity symbol. It’s the sort of instrument that practically demands you sign treaties, or at least very expensive checks.
If dogs are the center of your gift recipient’s life, deck out Fido with a personalized Dog Collar and Lead for $2,457.92. Made of natural-grain leather with contrast stitching, the collar is finished with a polished-metal Spirit of Ecstasy stud. To complete the four-legged luxury suite, consider the lambswool Seat Mat for $5,500, ensuring the family pet rides in a level of comfort most humans never do.
Final thoughts
If the price of such indulgence sends you rummaging for something stiff to take the edge off, Rolls-Royce has anticipated your moment of weakness. Should your holiday spirit arrive in the form of bubbles, you may congratulate your own generosity with a pair of Crystal Champagne Flutes, a trifling $780, nestled in a presentation box lined with embroidered cotton napkins. But if your tastes run more toward brown liquor, Rolls-Royce offers a crystal Whiskey Decanter and Tumblers at $1,380, adorned with details so exquisite you’ll hesitate to pour anything less than 25 years old into them. In either case, the message is clear: if you’re going to toast the season, do it properly, or at least do it like someone who knows where the Spirit of Ecstasy sleeps at night.
About the author
Larry Printz
Contributing Writer, Autoblog