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The Chanel Diamonds Forever Tote Bag: Made with white alligator skin, 334 diamonds and 18 carat gold, the Chanel Diamond Forever Tote Bag reigns supreme on top of the list of the most expensive handbags in the world, with a price tag of $261,000. With its milky hue and elegant alligator leather texture, this timeless option is quite the incredible investment and could be paired up with a monochromatic combo or a splashy ensemble for a stunner of an evening appearance.
The Hermes Shiny Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile Diamond Birkin: The Birkin series by Hermes, named after British-born French actress and singer Jane Birkin, now boasts of including the world’s most expensive handbag sold at an auction, courtesy this fuschia-hued piece of arm candy. The final selling price for it at the recent Christie’s auction in Hong Kong was a whopping $222,912! Embellished with an 18-karat white gold and diamond-encrusted clasp and padlock, the bag is 35 centimetres in width and 25 centimetres in height. It has now officially broken the record previously held by another Hermes Birkin bag that went for $203,000 at an auction in 2011.
The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse: It’s never too late for bling, and the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse does bling like no other handbag can. Handcrafted with 18-karat gold and encrusted with more than 4,500 diamonds —105 yellow, 56 pink and 4,356 colorless — this heart shaped phenomenon is one of the most expensive designer bags that the brand makes. It is priced at $3.8 million, weighs 381.92 carat as a whole and was originally crafted by ten artisans working for a total of 8,800 hours. It earned a place in the Guinness World Records in 2010 as the world’s most valuable handbag.
The Hermes Orange Gulliver Leather Quelle Idole: A limited edition piece, the Orange Gulliver Leather Quelle Idole is a collector’s dream with its whimsical Kelly Doll concept that brings together sophistication and playfulness. Adorned with a smiling face comprising two palladium eyes and brown leather arms and feet, the bag’s palladium hardware turnlock “nose” opens to reveal an orange leather interior. The arms are moveable, allowing you to pose the adorable keepsake any way you please! Recently sold at an auction for INR Rs 6,280,115, this one’s a keeper for sure.
The Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag: Released in 2007, the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag came as part of a limited edition of 24 bags made up of 15 other Louis Vuitton bags cut up and patched together. Initially receiving a lot of flak for looking fairly hideous, the pieces were lapped up by LV loyalists nevertheless, including Hollywood celebrities Beyonce and Rihanna! Priced at staggering Rs 3,332,726, the accessory continues to bask in its glory, despite having been branded by some critics as the ugliest bag in the world.
The Judith Leiber Precious Rose Bag: Priced at $92,000, The Judith Lieber Precious Rose Bag is quite literally precious because it is also the only one piece of its kind made in the world. The pink rose handmade evening purse features flawless hand craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. With a body designed in the shape of a rose, it is made up of 1,016 diamonds totaling 42.56 carats, 1,169 pink sapphires and 800 tourmalines. Meticulous lining in metallic kidskin further enhances its glamorous luster and seems to have enabled it to be regarded as one of the best couture bags in modern times.