They said/We said: Jean Paul Gaultier has fashion-ified a bar of gold

In the market for gold? Neither are we, but Jean Paul Gaultier has designed a bar of gold for French investment company CPoR Devises. Known for his outrageous designs—including Madonna’s infamous cone bra and a dress made out of bread—Gaultier has gone for a simpler design this time around, adorning the bar with his heart logo.

Sure, it’s always smart to invest during tough economic times, but you can’t really do much with a bar of gold other than brag to your friends that it was designed by Gaultier. If you do change your mind, though, and really want to impress everyone you know, the 25-karat bar is going for the modest price of US$1,861.

THEY SAID…

Fashionista: “So naturally, if one is in the market for gold and has a spare wad of cash lying around (market price is currently $1,681 USD) then, yeah…this one’s definitely the most fashionable option. And you can tell your parents you’re making a smart investment, too!” [Fashionista]

The Star: “An official with CPoR said the project with Gaultier was meant to put a familiar face on a measurement — the ounce — which is little known by those who use the metric system.” [The Star]

WE SAID…

Caitlin Agnew, assistant editor: “Finally, a gift for that special someone who has everything.”

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