WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE BAGS

TOP 6 MOST EXPENSIVE BAGS IN THE WORLD, WHICH WILL ONLY BECOME MORE EXPENSIVE OVER THE YEARS

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We have talked numerous times about profitable investments in jewelry, furs, and even furniture items. It's time to talk about accessories, such as bags. Prudent ladies do not spend millions on the wind, as is commonly believed. They invest profitably. Fashion houses with a worldwide reputation purposely produce bags in a single copy or a very limited edition for the catwalk, and these limited items become especially interesting to collectors. Such models cannot be purchased on an ordinary day in the boutique. The world of exclusive creations opens up only to typical clients of Fashion houses - «gourmets» of luxury, these are people who appreciate individuality in all its forms. Exclusive samples are presented at Christie's auctions and go to the highest bidder for unbelievable prices. «This is the only Christie's collection category focused exclusively on women» - says Rachel Koffsky, the auction house's specialist in the category of bags and accessories. This direction is developing and updating now faster than others — every year Christie's arranges six public sales of lots for customers from all over the world, most of whom are women. They are not just luxury-hungry shoppers, but also serious collectors who know everything about Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton bags. So, we present you the top 6 most expensive bags in the world, which will only become more expensive over the years:

№1 Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse

Perhaps it is worth starting with a certain luxury phenomenon, namely with the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse bag. The brand's heart-shaped jewelry creation has a price tag worth $ 3.8 million. This model is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive bag in the world. The chain and some decorative elements are made of 18-karat gold. The entire surface of the clutch is decorated with diamonds, with a total weight of 381.9 carats! Approximately 4356 of these are colorless diamonds and, 105 diamonds have a yellow hue and 56 are pale pink.



№2 Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin 30

The Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin 30 model from the Hermes "Exceptional" line (the brand uses this term to categorize the most expensive bags with gold fittings and decorated with precious stones). This model is made of crocodile skin with diamonds from the Hermes brand and was estimated at 380 thousand dollars at the Christie's auction in Hong Kong in 2017. This model is primarily distinguished by exceptional quality, rarity (Himalaya Birkin is produced in an extremely limited edition, and only three lots like that were presented at auction during the entire period of Christie's existence), an unusual gradient reminiscent of the majestic mountains of the Himalayas and, of course, the diamonds with which it is decorated.



№3 Chanel Diamond Forever

The Chanel Diamond Forever bag looks simple and elegant. This model is made of fine crocodile leather and nicely decorated with 334 diamonds with a total weight of 3.56 carats. The 18-karat white gold strap easily detaches, and the bag turns into an elegant clutch. 13 lucky people who purchased this model during the "Great Recession", when no one could afford such delights, wished to remain anonymous. However, one lucky owner of the Chanel Diamond Forever bag did not hide. Madonna proudly flaunted it at the charity event «amfAR-2008», and then gone for 350 thousand dollars to the highest bidder.



№4 Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin

Hermes Birkin bags compete with each other on their own. Fuchsia Diamond-Studded Hermes Birkin is a bright model made of crocodile leather, which clearly will not go unnoticed. The accessories made of 18-karat white gold, decorated with diamonds, stand out nicely against the bright fuchsia leather. This model went to auction at Christie's in Hong Kong back in 2015 for 220 thousand US dollars.



№5 Cleopatra Clutch

At first glance, the unremarkable Lana Marks Cleopatra Clutch has become a favorite of celebrities for entering the red carpet after the 2007 Oscar ceremony. The Oscar winner Helen Mirren rose behind the statuette wearing the bag, whose image was then discussed by all the world's media. The laconic bag is made of exotic leather, white gold, and diamonds. Later, the American brand introduced the name Cleopatra Clutch, adding the names of its top clients to the original name: Li Bingbing, Kate Winslet, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Jennifer Garner. The cost of registered Cleopatra Clutch varies from 100 to 400 thousand US dollars.



№6 Hermes Lizard Birkin

Hermes Lizard Birkin Bag is made of rare black lizard leather. The starting price for a model 40 centimeters wide with palladium fittings is around, according to preliminary estimates, 50-60 thousand dollars.