From diamond-studded Hermès Birkins to a $10 million fashion icon: 10 of the world’s most expensive handbags
A handbag can be much more than a fashion accessory. At the very top end of the luxury market, some bags are crafted from rare crocodile skins, platinum and precious metals, while others are covered in thousands of diamonds. A few are valued for their extraordinary craftsmanship, while others command millions because of their history and celebrity provenance. The prices can be astonishing, with some of these handbags costing more than luxury homes. Here are 10 of the world's most expensive and extraordinary handbags, based on reported valuations, listed prices and auction records.
