Designers created a women’s handbag so that the girl could wear her various personal items - cosmetics, a wallet, a mobile phone, a hairbrush, a book, etc. The first such bag was born in the eighteenth century, when ladies wanted to have a roomy wallet with them, but just not very bulky and catchy. So in France, reticules arose that were made from soft fabrics such as silk and velvet. Then the reticules moved to the UK via the English Channel, where they rooted very successfully.
During the Industrial Revolution, people began to travel much more often. Samuel Parkinson, an entrepreneur, noticed that his wife's wallet was too fragile and inappropriate. At HJ Cave of London, he ordered a set of bags of various sizes for any occasion he could imagine. The entrepreneur ordered the manufacturer to ensure that all bags were made exclusively from solid materials that were used to manufacture travel cases and spacious suitcases. This allowed him to distinguish his own luggage from the bags of other travelers.
From this, in fact, the most expensive brands of bags began to appear. Since then, women have simply begun to go crazy in various reticules of all shapes, models and colors. At the same time, it does not matter what brand the model made - Louis Vuitton, Coach, Gucci or Prada, a true lady will always find a reason to buy a new one. Of course, if opportunities allow her.
In this article we will consider the most expensive bags in the world. Of course, these are not consumer goods. For the most part, this is an absolute exclusive.
So, recently Hermes sold his Birkin bag for some $ 380,000. This accessory is made of crocodile leather with Nile, 245 diamonds and white gold. He was acquired in Hong Kong at Christie's auction by an unknown person who did not want to give his name.
Consider the most expensive women’s handbags in the world and find out who can afford them.
Tribute Patchwork, LV
LV models are trying to fake in almost every country on the planet. All due to the fact that among the bags this brand has been taking the leading position for many years. Many celebrities can tell you this, such as Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman and Naomi Campbell. Although it is safe to say that bags of this brand should bear this name directly, it is impossible, since their designer is Marc Jacobs. He designed the Patchwork bag from fifteen different models from LV.
She looks very eccentric and original. But critics do not doze off, regularly making fun of this accessory, even calling it nothing more than a Frankenstein monster. True, this did not stop ordering it to 24 customers after the demonstration as part of the collection. And, of course, all 24 models were custom-made, after which they were delivered to their new owners. Immediately after that, company representatives said that such bags would not be manufactured anymore. Cost - $ 43,000.
Multicolored Prescription Pills, The Row
Considering what are the most expensive bags, we can say about the next creation. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who owned The Row, released 12 bags in 2012 that were created with Damien Hirst, the artist. More precisely, it was a leather black backpack with a buckle made of gold, which repeated the "Medical Office", Hurst's exposition, and was hung with all kinds of pills of different colors and shapes. The medicines, of course, were not real, but no one, except the twin sisters, wanted to wear it yet. Cost: $ 55,000.
Precious Rose Bag, Leiber
We continue to talk about the most expensive brands of women's handbags. Precious Rose Bag is a clutch made in the shape of a graceful rose with a bud consisting of thousands of diamonds, 1196 pink sapphires and 800 tourmalines. This work of art from Judith Leiber, a Hungarian designer, would be a chic gift for a birthday or other celebration. If you do not pay attention to its price - 92 thousand dollars. A few years after the introduction of this expensive accessory, this brand produced the same, only more democratic: a red bag in honor of the release of the film Beauty and the Beast began to cost 17 times cheaper, but it does not look so beautiful.
Matte Crocodile Birkin, Hermès
This is one of the most expensive crocodile leather handbags in the world. It can still be found in some stores today, because after its release three years ago it began to be faked in different countries of Asia and Europe, displaying the results of copying on Ebay. There, the accessory is slightly cheaper than the original, however, it gives out a completely unnatural shine. Chris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham, who have been seen more than once with this model, obviously bought it from trusted distributors. Cost: $ 100,000.
Urban Satchel, Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton can make waste a masthead too: in 2008, brand employees organized a community work day on which they collected city trash and created a bag instead of sending it where it should. So, one of the most expensive bags on the planet is created from a pack of cigarettes, a plastic bottle, beer caps, bags and receipts. In order for the recycled accessory to become an elite piece of art, the company set a price of $ 150,000 for it. Immediately after her began to hunt Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and other lovers of exclusive. Cost: $ 150,000.
Cleopatra Clutch, Lana Marks
What other most expensive women’s bags can I talk about? This particularly unremarkable model, called the Cleopatra’s Clutch, was able to attract close attention after the next Oscar ceremony, which took place in 2007. Helen Mirren, an actress, whose image was further discussed by all the media, rose with him behind the figurine. Having found out that the nude laconic bag is made of white gold, exotic leather and diamonds, and also has a value of about $ 250,000, they subjected the actress to mass condemnation: such star acquisitions during the global financial crisis did not go public.
The actress’s colleagues also secretly dreamed of such an accessory, and the American brand later added the names of their most frequent clients to the name “Cleopatra”: Kate Winslet, Lee BeanBeen, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Garner. Cost: $ 250,000.
Diamond Forever, Chanel
The most expensive things saw the light during the Great Recession, when no one could afford them. Against this background, thirteen lucky people who bought a bag of Chanel Diamond Forever in eighteen-carat white gold, as well as 334 diamonds, doomed themselves to persecution, therefore, the auction organizers were asked to hide their names. But one woman who held this precious model in her hands is well known: Madonna proudly flaunted her at a charity evening, and afterwards sold her for $ 350,000.
Birkin Bag, Hermes, Ginza Tanaka
The price of this one of the most expensive bags in the world is equal to the cost of 20 apartments in St. Petersburg. It was created by artist Ginza Tanaka and the Hermes brand. Its incredible price is quite explainable: a chain of diamonds and platinum can be unfastened, then worn as a necklace or bracelet, and a pear-shaped diamond located in the center - like a pendant or brooch. But such a fashion maneuver was shown only once: the it-bag is always in the museum in Japan and cannot be sold. Cost: $ 1,900,000.
Chaine d'Ancre, Hermes
Another process is also known - Hermes bracelets change into a bag. This model is made of several brand jewelry, the cost of each of which is $ 2350 dollars. The exclusivity only increased the final cost of the essentially useless and perforated reticule: only 3 models were released, which Pierre Hardy, the designer, developed over 2 years. Cost: $ 2,000,000.
1001 Nights Diamond Purse, Mouawad
So which bag is the most expensive? The record holder is 1001 Nights, which fell into the Guinness Book of Records. The model is created from 4517 diamonds (4356 white, 56 pink and 105 yellow) and 18ct gold in the shape of a heart. Its author Pascal Muawad, a Dubai-based designer and jeweler, is also known for creating underwear for Victoria's Secret: in 2003, Heidi Klum, model , entered the catwalk for $ 11,000,000 in a bra. Cost: $ 3,800,000.
Not only the beautiful half of humanity, the designer is pampered with luxury. For men, several expensive bags are also presented.
Crocodile Weekender, Brooks Brothers
This bag is created for a person who is used to living in luxury. One name of it already says a lot. These bags are made in Italy by a company founded in the distant 1818. This is one of the oldest family businesses that made accessories and clothing in the United States. Brooks Brothers in Hollywood is often in demand and dresses different stars, including George Clooney, Ben Affleck. By the way, in the Great Gatsby all men's suits are made by Brooks Brothers. Cost - $ 15,000.
Domenico vacca
This leather bag is made of genuine crocodile leather and is available on special order. She is from Italy. The designer launched his own brand in 2002, which became very quickly known. He has been awarded twice by Robb Report magazine for the best Italian collections. Cost: $ 50,000.