Cashmere toilet paper: The Wretched Excess Report

It's good to see that, even as we claw our way out of the recession, wretched excess is making its way back into the market. The latest evidence? Cashmere toilet paper, offered for sale in the U.K. by the grocery vendor Waitrose.

In truth (and to obliterate the unfortunate mental image you no doubt now have in your mind), cashmere fibers are not woven into the TP. Instead, a moisturizing lotion with either extracts of cashmere, jojoba or aloe vera are added "for ultimate softness". If you're a fan of room scents (I'm not), you might be pleased to learn that the roll has another innovation, a scented center to add a layer of perfume to the funk of the bathroom.