From clutch bags to totes and purses, handbags have become a common fixture for the modern woman. They come in different shapes, sizes and colours. Whatever be the case, women don’t leave the house without their handbags in tow, whether as a piece of functionality or a fashion statement. And for the femme fatales, top brands like Hermes and Chanel have come up with exclusive lines made of alligator skin and encrusted diamonds, making it a dream bag to acquire.
Hermes Birkin bag by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka $1.9 million
This really unique bag designed by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka is made out of platinum and is covered by 2,000 diamonds. It also has an 8-carat pear-shaped shimmering diamond in the centre. The owner can use both the removable strap studded with diamonds separately as a bracelet or necklace.
Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin: $379,000
The exclusive white Himalaya Birkin, handmade from Niloticus crocodile with more than 240 diamonds on its 18-karat-gold hardware was recently sold for more than $379,000 at the Christie’s auctions in Hong Kong. One of the most sought-after bags, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham own this beauty.
The 1001 Nights Diamond Purse: $3.8 million
This heart-shaped handbag from the House of Mouawad is encrusted with 4,517 diamonds in yellow, pink and colourless variants totalling to 381.92 carats. The bag took 10 artisans more than 8,800 hours to make. It is the Guinness World record holder for the most expensive bag in the world.
Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag: $261,000
The Chanel Diamond Forever Classic Bag is crafted from fine crocodile leather and adorned with 334 diamonds totalling 3.65 carats. The shoulder straps are fashioned from white gold. This bag was launched in 2007 and quickly became one of the most coveted bags on the planet. A masterpiece for the iconic brand, there are only 13 available in the world, making it really exclusive.
Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag: $250,000
A highly coveted item in the fashion world, Lana Marks produces only one Cleopatra bag every year. Each bag differs in design and colour that brings exclusivity to a higher level with the Cleopatra clutch series. The bag is made out of alligator hide in a metallic silver hue. The 18-karat white gold clasp is encrusted with 1,500 black and white diamonds.
