The late Datta Phuge gained fame when he ordered a custom gold shirt worth ~$240,000 at the time. It was made up of 14,000 pieces of 22-carat gold, weighed over 7 pounds and was put together by 15 craftsmen over 16 days. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Indian businessman famed for $240,000 gold shirt ‘beaten to death’ | India | The Guardian