Which handbags come under the category of the most expensive this year, 2019? Well, it definitely isn’t Hermes if you thought that. It is the 3.9million dollar worthy Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse. However, Hermes does come in the list.
Let us take a look at all the handbags that are the most expensive.
- Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – $3.8 Million
- Hermes Kelly Rose Gold – $2 Million
- Hermes Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka – $1.4 Million
- Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag – $1.4 Million
- Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch – $400,000
- Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin – $379,000
- Chanel “Diamond Forever” Handbag – $261,000
- Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin – $222,000
- Hermes Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile
30 cm Birkin Bag – $203,150 - Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag – $150,000
Many women perceive handbags as a luxury. It is more than just a bag to carry their belongings for them. Some express themselves by flaunting their handbags, depict their wealth through the same bag enabling people to know what their symbol of status is. A study also proves that it is used by women to protect their romantic relationships. They simply just flash their expensive handbags whenever they feel any sort of threat by another woman.
The uniqueness and exclusiveness of the bag makes it more costly. This rule applies for most of the luxury handbags because they are produced in quantities of one to three, which makes it very valuable and hard to get. Making it very high in price that can be afforded by only the top one percent of the world’s population. Items that are embellished using precious stones such as diamonds, sell at a higher price through auctioning.
Despite known what runs in the woman’s mind when she gets an expensive handbag, it may sound absurd to invest in one that probably costs more than a house. However, most people believe that owning a handbag that is durable and well-designed is worth the investment. Moreover, the resale prices also increase as the years pass by. Without wasting any more time, let us take a look at the handbags, ladies!
#10
Blue Crocodile Hermes Birkin Handbag – $150,000
There is a very simple story behind the Birkin bag. When actress Jane Birkin’s belongings crashed because her straw bag failed her. Chief executive Hermes, Jean Louis Dumas, who was with her during the incident was inspired to create a bag that is sturdy and fashionable, solving the struggles faced by women. Since then, Hermes Brikin is the most popular luxury that is being sought after by many.
#9
Hermes Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile
30 cm Birkin Bag – $203,150
The name of the handbag explains exactly why it still remains on the list, when it comes to the top most expensive handbags that have ever been seen by mankind. This red Birkin broke many records several years ago for being the most expensive to be sold at a public auction. An anonymous collector won the bidding at Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.
#8
Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin – $222,000
The Birkin bags have competitions of their own, since it always beats its own charts of being the priciest handbags of the world. This fuchsia colored Birkin bag sparks the eyes on first sight with the 18 carat, white gold and diamond.
#7
Chanel “Diamond Forever” Handbag – $261,000
Diamond forever, Chanel is a unique handbag, with the iconic logo that stands out. It is simple yet elegant, made with fine crocodile leather, bejeweled with 334 diamonds that weight 3.56 carats in white gold. Despite the materials, the rarity of this bag makes it pricey as well.
#6
Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin – $379,000
There is a very good reason behind the expensive cost of the Himalaya Birkin bags. It is made from Niloticus crocodiles, which takes several hours for the dying process as well, making the hue of the material lighter. It depicts the images of the Himalayan mountains, which is rich mountain browns and white snow-capped tops.
#5
Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch – $400,000
Making it to number five, this celebrity famous Lana Mark’s Cleopatra Clutch costs $100,000 to $400,000. Its rarity makes it high in price, with only one clutch every year, varying in designs and colors.
#4
Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag – $1.4 Million
Being true to the name, Hermes Chaine’d Ancre Bag carries an intricate design of anchor shaped links, encrusted with 1,160 pieces of diamonds. Nonetheless, only three of these collectibles were created.
#3
Hermes Birkin Bag by Ginza Tanaka – $1.4 Million
This handy Birkin bag has detachable parts that can be used as an accessory as well. Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka designed it, fashioned from platinum. Moreover, it carries 2,000 diamonds on the outer shell, featuring an 8- carat, pear shaped stone, which is detachable as well.
#2
Hermes Kelly Rose Gold – $2 Million
If you won this, you don’t need bracelets anymore. Crafted to resemble crocodile leather, this solid bag is made using rose gold, designed in collaboration by Hermes and jeweler Pierce Hardy. This handbag, dotted with diamonds, was created in three years with only twelve of its kind.
#1
Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – $3.8 Million
Mouawad 1001, still beats the charts of the most expensive handbags in the world, with the record remaining untouched in the Guinness Books of World Records. Since the year 2011.