From landing their helicopters on tennis courts to relaxing on private, million-dollar yachts the Rich Kids of Instagram have been documenting each self-indulgent moment on social media.
Most posts include advice that could only apply to the 0.01per cent: ‘When flying in a private jet, it is recommended you tip your pilot, and co-pilot, at least $10,000,’ one reads.
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'Always make sure to tip your pilot and co-pilot 10k. #rulesofflyingprivate' writes Alex Pod as he flies to las Vegas for the weekend
Before 17-year-old Marcus Adolf drove his BMW X3 to the Hamptons for the summer, he took his credit card for a spin at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco - but not just any credit card.
Mr Adolf posted an image of his American Express Black Card on Instagram with the caption 'shopping time!' last month. The average cardholder has $16million in assets and an annual household income of $1.3million, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The teen also likes to show off his collection of Rolexes on the blog, and he's not the only one.
'Takeoff! #yachtlife #cannes,' wrote Ahmed Aljuffali on this image he posted on his Instagram
'I was playing tennis at a friend's home when two other friends came in a helicopter to play tennis with us,' wrote Antoine M in Florida
'Cockside pooltails in the PH with my fluffy little b**** #penthouselife,' wrote Max Leif of this rooftop pool in New York
Before 17-year-old Marcus Adolf drove his BMW X3 to the Hamptons for the summer, he took his Black Card for a spin at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco
New Yorker Cole Shneider likes to sunbath in hers, stacking three on one wrist. Meanwhile Anil Arjandas said he 'needs to buy a new scale' to weigh his growing Rolex collection, 'as this one is just up to 1.5kg,' he wrote on Instagram.
Lavish pools also feature prominently on the blog, with Max Leif and Jack Siebert posting images from the top of New York City penthouses and Mykonos, Greece, respectively.
Since 2012, the Rich Kids of Instagram blog has been chronicling the lives of uber-rich teenagers in a display of extravagant wealth.
'Didn't have weekend plans until about 5 mins ago. Packing for Vegas. #murika #happybdayusa #letsgo #lasvegas,' wrote Alex Pod last week
New Yorker Cole Shneider likes to sunbath in her Rolexes, stacking three on one wrist like it 'Ain't no thang #stacked #rolex' she wrote on Instagram
'I've been drinking and Romanée-Conti #IfYouKnowYouKnow,' wrote fashion insider Eli Mizrahi from France's Cap Ferrat
'Family lunch. #thehelp #thehamptons,' wrote Erica Downs in this Instagram image
Natasha Jo took plenty of pictures of her vacation in Spiaggia Di Capri
The blog then spawned two E! network reality series: #RichKids Of Beverly Hills and "#RichKids of New York.
And last month the privileged youth took their shameless oversharing to another popular app - Snapchat.
Launched by a 17-year-old boy from the UK, Rich Kids of Snapchat uses a Facebook page to give a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyles of a group of teens and 20-somethings.
Harry Brant, the son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, also on the Amalfi Coast for a 'day of rest', on a boat off Positano
'Mykonos. #yourenothere,' wrote Jack Siebert froma quick escape to Greece
'It's my birthday let me spend my money #aces,' wrote Italian jet setter Alle Foglia from Ibiza
'The AP Kilo now with almost 1,5kg!! Need to buy a new scale as this one is just up to 1500g,' boasted Anil Arjandas
Whether using Instagram or Snapchat, the images of sports cars, private jets, luxury goods and lavish homes all use captions that revea the kids' nonchalant attitude to money.
Last week the anonymous creator behind Rich Kids of Instagram released a co-authored novel based on the antics of the uber-rich teens on its blog.
Rich Kids of Instagram: A Novel explores the lives of a core group of spoiled young people - from a poultry-empire heiress to a media mogul’s driven daughter and an old-money rifle heir.
In Zürich, Switzerland, Vincent Lehmann showed off his 'Kingin' status in front of a Mercedes
In South Hampton, Travis Kipp took a photo of himself puring Rose into a young woman's mouth with the hashtags: '#hampslife #enjoysummerwhileyoucan'
Jorge L. Santovenia had a relaxing SUnday in the infinity Pool at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
'Only part of the aftermath #turnup #warzone #nyc,' wrote Andrew Stewart after a Veuve Clicquot-filled party in New York
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