Handbags are every woman's favorite accessory. And every season, the showrooms of the world's largest fashion houses are filled with new models to seduce the buyer.
You may have spent a few thousand rubles to add a beautiful branded bag to your collection, but there are models that cost thousands or even millions of dollars. You're unlikely to spend as much on a purse, but there is certainly nothing wrong with learning about these 10 most expensive bags in the world.
10. Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork bag
Costs $ 42,000
Louis Vuitton is a hugely popular name in the fashion world, but this patchwork bag takes it to the next level. Only 20 copies of Tribute Patchwork have been created, one of which is owned by singer Beyoncé.
The design of this piece is a reminder of 24 different Louis Vuitton bags released in the same year. The exterior has received mixed reviews from fashion critics. Some complained that it was Frankenstein from the world of handbags, while others considered him cutting edge.
Regardless of your opinion on the Tribute Patchwork aesthetic, there can be no doubt that these bags are incredibly expensive, due to their rarity and tribute to the Louis Vuitton designers, and will only increase in value over time.
9. Judith Leiber Precious Rose Bag
Available for $ 92,000
A bag that costs more than most the most expensive flowers in the world, in appearance resembles a blooming rose. It is made of high quality materials and completely covered with precious stones. It has 1196 pink sapphires, 800 tourmalines and 1016 diamonds to be exact.
8. Louis Vuitton Urban bag
Will cost $ 150,000
This is another oddly designed bag from Louis Vuitton. One of the words most often used by critics to describe it is "absurd."
The design idea literally came from the streets of San Francisco. Although the Louis Vuitton Urban is made from the highest quality Italian leather, it looks like the discarded rubbish commonly seen on the sidewalks of a Californian city. A total of 24 copies of this accessory were made. Owners include Victoria Beckham and Anna Wintour.
7. Handbag "Diamond Forever" Chanel
Valued at $ 261,000
The Chanel brand is famous for high-quality and expensive products, but even among them this handbag stands apart as something especially valuable and unique.
It is made of high quality crocodile leather and is set with 334 diamonds for a total of 3.65 carats. The chain is made of white gold. There are 13 pieces of this accessory in total.
6. Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag
Very expensive bag for $ 379,000
The top 5 most expensive women's handbags are opened by an accessory created in honor of the French actress and singer Jane Birkin. The material for its manufacture is the highest quality crocodile leather, and the clasp is decorated with beautiful white diamonds weighing 10 carats.
And for those who cannot afford such an expensive item, Hermes has created an inexpensive version for only $ 5,000 (375,000 rubles).
5. Lana Marks Cleopatra bag
One of the most expensive women's bags in 2020 costs $ 400,000
This super-expensive handbag is a favorite of celebrities walking the red carpet. Typically, only one Cleopatra bag is created each year, and each bag looks different in terms of color and design.
So far, the most expensive Cleopatra clutch made of American alligator leather is owned by Chinese singer and actress Li Bingbing.And in order to blend in with the owner's dress, the clutch was decorated with 1,600 white diamonds with a total weight of 40 carats. And the name Bingbing on the purse is inscribed with rose gold and diamonds.
4. Hermes Chaine d 'Ancre Bag
Price - $ 1.4 million
A very unusual accessory for a luxurious woman's wardrobe is made in a prison style and decorated with 1160 diamonds. What makes this item even more expensive is that it was designed by renowned French designer Pierre Hardy and there are only 3 of these bags in the world.
3. Ginza Tanaka Hermes Birkin Bag
Price - $ 1.9 million
Designed by the Hermes brand with the famous Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka, this bag is simply breathtaking what they have created together. It is made of platinum, which itself is a very expensive material, and is also set with 2000 diamonds. In addition, the bag has a diamond headband that you can remove and use as a necklace or bracelet.
In the center of the bag is an 8-carat pear-shaped diamond that can be removed and worn like a brooch.
2. Bag Hermes KellyRose Gold
Available for $ 2 Million
The Hermes brand has partnered with jeweler Pierce Hardy to create this princess in the world of fabulously expensive handbags. It is made in the style of crocodile skin, but crafted from pure rose gold. Small, luxurious and stunningly expensive womens bag adorned with 1160 diamonds.
When asked who could afford such a purchase, the CEO of Hermès replied:
- I have no idea. But they may have to go with two bodyguards.
1. Handbag Mouawad 1001 Nights
Cost - $ 3.8 million
The Mouawad bag is the most expensive that has ever existed, and this fact confirms its entry into the Guinness Book of Records back in 2011.
This exquisite piece took a total of 8,800 hours to make and the collaborative efforts of 10 professionals.
The heart-shaped bag was created using 18K gold and a huge amount of diamonds. There are 4517 diamonds in it, of which 4356 are colorless, 56 are pink and 105 are yellow.