Chantilly Lace and a Hypnotized Face

I don't know that I want to turn into EvilBeet's official CruiseKat guy but the stories seem to be calling to me. Here's a fun tidbit, Katie just dropped three large on some lingerie. Included in the windfall:

1) A $340 thong
2) Matching robe trimmed with ostrich feathers that set her back $620
3) A lace bra with Swarovski crystals for $380 and matching thong with crystals for $175

Now admittedly I don't know a ton about thongs but aren't they um.. well not much fabric? What would cost $340? Does it come with equipment? Also, why are we killing ostriches? Isn't it shame enough that they can't fly?

Finally, I would like to put the Crystal thong on my personal Christmas wish list. I think I deserve it.