Last year a Berkin handbag had broken all records and went on to become the most expensive handbag in the world, as it was sold at $300,168 to an anonymous buyer at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong. These invincible women’s accessories are insanely pricey, made from the absurd cigarette packets and gum and candy wrappers to the atrociously expensive diamond clasps and rarefied crocodile’s skin. While these are designed the same way as the ones from a thrift store to take in everything you need during an apocalypse, it’s all about the brand that makes them stand out. We have listed out 15 most expensive handbags in the world in this post, where some are expensive even than a Bugatti Veyron. Read on to find out about those ridiculously pricey bags!
List of 15 Most Expensive Handbag Brands in the World
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The 1001 Nights Diamond Purse by House of Mouawad: $3.8 million
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Valued at $3.8 million, the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is listed as the most expensive handbag in the world by the Guinness World Records 2011. This heart-shaped bag is handcrafted from 18-karat gold and flaunts 4,517 diamonds (105 yellow, 56 pink, and 4,356 colourless diamonds) with a total weight of 381.92 carats. This high-end jewelled handbag is the second record-breaking creation from the House of Mouawad. Robert Mouawad designed it, and it took 8,800 hours to finish.
Earlier, Mouawad, in collaboration with Victoria’s Secret, had created the most expensive bra in the world, tagged by the Guinness World Records as the ‘The Very Sexy Fantasy Bra.’ It’s the most expensive bra ever made, with a value of $11 million.
Hermes Birkin bag by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka: $1.9 million
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This Berkin bag stands out in all of their Hermes collections ever created so far. Designed by the Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka, this bag is entirely made of100% platinum. If it wasn’t fascinating enough, the designer has adorned this luxury fashion accessory with 2,000 diamonds and an 8-carat pear-shaped shimmering diamond. The best part of this clutch is that both the removable strap and the diamond can be used separately as a bracelet or necklace.
Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag: $261,000
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In 2007, Chanel released their most sophisticated bag produced ever. However, only 13 pieces were made, and this costly handbag is still counted among the most expensive handbags in the world. This Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag comprises 3.56 carats made up of 334 diamonds, 18-carat white gold hardware, and white alligator skin. It is priced at $261,000 and thus sits at spot number 3 in our list of 15 most expensive handbags in the world.
Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag: $250,000
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Lana Marks, the iconic bag producer of her eponymous label and close friend of Princess Diana, releases only one of its kind – Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag every year. This luxury clutch is made of metallic silver alligator skin, flanked by a clasp of 1,500 black and white diamonds in 18-carat white gold.
Not many of you would know that this legendary designer allows only one celebrity every year to carry her diamond designs to the Oscar Red Carpet like Kate Winslet had walked down the red carpet flaunting a Lana Marks Deco Diamond Cleopatra Clutch made of 40 carats of diamonds in 18K white gold.
Urban Satchel Louis Vuitton Bag: $150,000
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Another bizarre design by Louis Vuitton, the Urban Satchel, is ridiculously priced at $150,000. We still wonder why anyone would pay so much for something made of trash – derelict items such as water bottles, cigarette packs, and chewing gum wrappers.
Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag: $120,000
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As the name suggests, the Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin bag is a 30-centimetre tote bag made of crocodile skin and aptly wins spot number six in our list of 15 most expensive bags in the world. This bag is adorned with 10 carats of white diamonds and was auctioned for $120,000 in New York.
The Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag aptly wins spot number three on the list. Named after Jane Birkin, the 70’s actress and singer and model, this fashion ensemble is crafted from top-grade crocodile leather, featuring clasps decorated with 10-carat white diamonds. For years, the Berkin bags have been used as a status symbol by the elite class.
Leiber Precious Rose: $92,000
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Leiber Precious Rose is another glamorous addition to Judith Leiber’s collection of 1500 bedazzled clutches. Priced at $92,000, the Leiber Precious Rose certainly makes the most expensive item among her creations so far.
At 95, Judith is still going strong and continues to make some bejewelled masterpieces. This is what she had to say about her company, “I just thought it was a good idea to try to make something strange we’d never made before. They’re still selling.”
This handmade Leiber Precious Rose is one of its kind, flaunting 1,016 diamonds of 42.56 carats, 1,169 pink sapphires, 800 tourmalines and is lined with 18 karats white platinum in metallic kidskin. This rose-shaped clutch is indeed a treat for our eyes.
Louis Vuitton New Age Traveller backpack: $54,500
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Honestly, would this design have been priced at $54,500 if it were not an LV product? Anyway, this crazy designer bag has managed to rank in the 8th position in the list of 15 most expensive bags globally for its price tag. This bag is made of crocodile, snakeskin, flaunts suede leather tassels, headphone cables, and two furry fox tail charms.
Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag: $42,000
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While Louis Vuitton Company has always been unbeatable when selling out the world’s costly leather handbags, other high-end labels are giving tough competition to LV. To survive the rat race, LV showed their trump card in the form of their Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag. This Patchwork LV bag comprises samples of 15 different Louis Vuitton Handbags from the spring/summer cruise line. Unfortunately, only 25 pieces were produced. Nevertheless, one of them graces Beyonce Knowles’ wardrobe.
Priced at $42,000, this luxury bag is ranked at 9 in our elite list of the world’s most expensive handbags.
Gadino Bag by Hilde Palladino: $38,470
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On the list of the world’s most expensive handbags, there is a brand little known to the less luxury fashion lovers. Designed by Norwegian designer Hilde Palladino, the Gadino bag is another costly bag on our list of the world’s 15 most expensive handbags in the world. This luxury bag is made from white crocodile leather, flaunting 39 white diamonds hidden in clasps made of white gold. Again, Palladino has managed to put this masterpiece on the list of the most expensive bags in the world. This bag is available for sale at high-end labels like Harvey Nichols, Goodman, and Bergdorf.
Fendi Selleria Bag: $38,000
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When it comes to producing luxury handbags, Fendi is among the top-notch labels to be considered. For example, Fendi Selleria is one of the top 15 most expensive bags in the world. This Italian luxury bag is made of the world’s two rarest animal skins – sable and chinchilla. The Italian company Fendi has been producing luxury bags since 1925 and entails a long list of the world’s most expensive bags under their credit. In addition, this high-end bag is featured with 14K gold buckles to create a fully adjustable shoulder strap for versatility.
Marc Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile Handbag : $30,000
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Made from exotic purple-skinned crocodile leather, Marc Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile handbag flaunts beautifully embarked and sporadic leather exterior and interior. The bag features separators and extra pockets, thus offering ample space for systematic segregation of your stuff. Just in the time when this bag had hit the market, Louis Vuitton came up with an akin crocodile skin bag priced at $55,000, thus giving Hermes and Jacobs a run for their money.
This Marc Jacobs bag is still considered among the top 15 most expensive handbags in the world.
Hermes Geranium Kelly Cut Clutch Bag: $28,750
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Don’t let the little ones fool you. The brand ‘Hermes’ is enough to put a costly price tag on their bags. This Hermes Shiny Geranium Nilo Crocodile Kelly Cut Clutch Bag was referred to online as ‘the ultimate clutch’ by its elite customers.
Measured at 12″ Width x 5″ Height, this shiny Hermes Geranium Kelly Cut Clutch bag is an inspiration for the iconic Kelly bag, produced by one of the top-notch designer labels in the world. Made of rose gold classic hardware, this high-end clutch flaunts a new shade – geranium, and thus, it got its name.
Hermes Fuchsia Diamond – Encrusted Crocodile Skin Birkin Bag: $226,555
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Hermes should be officially declared as the producer of the world’s most expensive handbags, for they have been auctioning bags at never imagined prices for three consecutive years. In 2015, this Fuchsia Diamond-Encrusted Crocodile Skin Birkin bag was sold at $226,555, thus becoming the world’s most expensive bag then. The following year, its predecessor preceded it, a Diamond-encrusted crocodile-skin Hermes handbag sold at $388,056.
This high-end crocodile skin fuchsia Hermes Birkin bag is 18 karat gold, encrusted with real diamonds. An anonymous luxury enthusiast purchased this costly item at Christie’s auction, where the final hammer went down at 1.72 million Hong Kong dollars ($226,555).
Louis Vuitton Kusama Pumpkin Minaudiere Bag: $134,000
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This luxury minaudiere bag is priced at $134,000, designed by none other than the world’s handbag Mogul, Louis Vuitton. Designed by Japanese designer Yayoi Kasuma, this costly bag is available for sale at Selfridges London as part of the mini collection.
This gold pouch flaunts the designer’s iconic polka dot pattern in vertical lines against a black backdrop. In addition, this luxury fashion accessory comes along with a complimentary golden chain, thus giving it an ornamental look.
So those were the 15 most expensive handbags in the world that can make anyone bankrupt. But are expensive handbag brands worth the money? Unfortunately, while this debate will go on, the elite class continue splurging on those luxury fashion accessories, as they consider these handbags to be their status symbol.
