mondrianvendingmachineThe Modrian South Beach hotel in Miami now features an automated gift machine aimed at replacing hotel boutiques.

Designed by Mari Balestrazzi, this semi-automatic machine carries luxury items such as 24k gold handcuffs from Kiki de Montparnasse (now that’s an interesting gift!), Fred Flare heart sunglasses and a 14k gold necklace by Kiel Mead – to mention just a small portion of its range.

With vending machines coming back into fashion (after the demise of the automat in the 50’s), its interesting to see them make the leap into the luxury arena.