Most Expensive Women Handbags…(1st part)

By Lauren Sherman  

                  

          Think spending $180 on a pair of perfectly distressed jeans is extravagant?

          Then you might gasp at shelling out $37,000 for an Hermès “Birkin” bag, even if it is made of orange crocodile and embellished with palladium hardware.

          Yes, five-figure handbags. To be sure, they’re rare–but for a certain set, they have come to replace the $675 Manolo Blahniks of the post- Sex and the City ’90s.

10. Devi Kroell “Crystal Disco Ball” $4,900* Devi Kroell, who first became well known in fashion circles for her slouchy, metallic python hobos, gives the evening bag a much-needed injection of edgy glamour by covering it in black crystals. *(2,606 pounds, 3,824 euros, 223,146 rupees, C$5,490, A$6,529)
	9. Bottega Veneta “Bambina” $7,800* Unlike powerhouses Louis Vuitton or Chanel, Bottega Veneta has no recognizable logo or trademark handbag shape. Available only at Bottega Veneta boutiques, the spring line offers quality, exclusivity and status. This soft crocodile Bambina, available in Biscotto Fume, has a suede lining and magnetic closure. *(4,148 pounds, 6,087 euros, 355,212 rupees, C$8,740, A$10,394)
8. Gucci “Boston” $11,990-plus* This medium-sized croc bag, with bamboo details and gold hardware, rings in at almost $12,000, but the larger version will set you back $13,900. It’s also available in black crocodile, patent leather and guccissima leather. *(6,376 pounds, 9,357 euros, 546,025 rupees, C$13,435, A$15,977)
	7. Chloe “Paddington” $12,880* After experiencing a huge wave of popularity a couple of years back, the Paddington satchel, which features metal accoutrements, including the signature golden padlock closure, remains relevant by maintaining its exclusivity. This grey leather version was the bag du jour last autumn, and now admirers can scoop up the chocolate crocodile style for close to $13,000. Due to high demand, luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman allows customers to order no more than three every 30 days. *(6,850 pounds, 10,052 euros, 586,555 rupees, C$14,432, A$17,163)
6. Ralph Lauren “Ricky” $14,000* The latest of the exclusive bag set, Ralph Lauren’s is named for his wife and is available in silver crocodile. For the shocking orange version, you’ll have to travel to RL’s newly opened Japanese flagship. *(7,445 pounds, 10,926 euros, 637,560 rupees, C$15,687, A$18,655)

Second part is coming soon…

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