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Home » Fashion » Bags » Fancy a US$203,150 Handbag? Only if you have bags of money!

Fancy a US$203,150 Handbag? Only if you have bags of money!

December 18, 2011 Paris B 14 Comments

The first time I heard that a handbag sold for over US$200,000 (RM650,000) I said to myself – “It better be a Birkin and it better be diamond studded!”

I wasn’t too far wrong 😛

hermes birkin diamonds

The most expensive handbag sold at an auction to date is this red crocodile skin Hermes Birkin studded with diamonds. Actually I think the diamonds are only studded on the clasp and if truth be told, if no one had pointed it out it was diamonds, I don’t think I’d have noticed. Or, I might have noticed and then said “I wonder why she stuck rhinestones all over her clasp” 😛

So there you have it. This limited edition bag was owned by a lady in Florida who put it up for auction where it was estimated to fetch just US$90k I think the price it eventually sold for must have stunned even her. It went to an anonymous buyer who I will not speculate on 😛

I must say though, I love the red colour. Its a lovely rich red that isn’t too bright nor too dull. I’m not too crazy about exotic skins though I can appreciate this for what it is – a lovely bag in a lovely colour. I’m glad the diamond studs were just on the clasp instead of literally being studded all over the bag as I initially thought – that would have been crass 😛 At least the price is obscene but the bag isn’t 😉

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I don’t usually blog these things but I received a surprise package recently from a reader and because its something that happens so rarely… ok maybe never, I just had to share it because I was thrilled 😀

gifts galore

I was only expecting the Innisfree sheet mask which she said I just had to try but the rest in the pack were such a pleasant surprise! I especially liked the bracelet which is in my favourite colour – red and for some reason, reminds me of the pattern on a snake which makes it both very exotic and very fascinating 😉

What a lovely surprise. Thank you, you know who you are 🙂

Paris B

Bag photo from here

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. When not blogging about beauty or life beyond 40 find her talking about feeding dogs real, wholesome food. Connect with us on social media at Instagram.

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  1. xin says

    December 18, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I bought the entire selection of sheet masks so have tried the all the flavors ^^v.
    so proud of that someone who owns the same bag who made our country proud.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Lol! Who knows 😛 I don’t want to speculate on all these useless gossip 😛

      Reply
  2. Tina says

    December 18, 2011 at 10:03 am

    What the??? $200K for a bag… that is ridiculous but the lady who sold it must be proud as punch – forget real estate invest in bag trading!

    Oh and I LOVE that bracelet!!! Looks so glam on you!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      Teehee thanks Tina I thought the bracelet was a sweet touch too! As for the bag, this brings new meaning to investment 😛

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  3. LeGeeque says

    December 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I agree. It’s a lovely bag. To the speculators of who bought this bag, let’s just say that she is not high up in the Hermes food chain of Birkin owners to even come close to this auction 😛

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    • Paris B says

      December 18, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      I have to agree. There are apparently photos floating around but I don’t even want to go there 😛 the bag is very lovely though 🙂

      Reply
  4. Swati says

    December 18, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    if you hadn’t mentioned about the diamonds…even I wouldn’t have noticed!!!

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    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:17 pm

      teehee… maybe in real life they are more bling 😛

      Reply
  5. Jyoan says

    December 18, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Nice bangle! Yes, it looks like the bag.

    I also like this kind of red, instead of bright red red. =)

    But wow, the person who bidded for it must really want it like her life.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:18 pm

      Who knows what people want in their life… provided its their own money and not hurting others 😉

      Reply
  6. peach_ says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Such a stunning bag. Invest less than 90K, receive 203K? Not a bad return! Might be less expensive to buy a whole live croc…or not :P.

    Those are sweet gifts you received and the bracelet is so pretty. It does look like snake. 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:19 pm

      That’s my first thought when I saw the bracelet – it looks like a snake! :O And yes, the seller did the right thing selling it. Heck, I’d have sold it too at that price… and bought a beachfront property 😛

      Reply
  7. Lindsay says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Oh, how lovely!

    The bracelet does look great on – especially since you have such dainty wrists. 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2011 at 6:21 pm

      Aww thank you! And yes its actually a little too large for me 😀

      Reply

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