Sometimes, it seems like there’s no price ceiling for luxury handbags. Designers just keep turning out consumer favorites in alligator and crocodile, and wealthy shoppers looking to having the newest and most exclusive pieces just keep snapping them up. Like we do every season, we’ve taken a look around the Internet and found the most mind-bogglingly expensive bags in a variety of sizes, styles and leathers.
These bags are not only the most expensive one a straight price scale; many are notable for high prices for particular sizes or materials. Below, check out what we’ve found–some of the price tags are totally staggering, even for those of us who are used to the high numbers.
Alaïa Patent Alligator Shoulder Bag
$15,000 via Net-a-Porter
Brands tend to make alligator or crocodile versions of their biggest, most recognizable bags; this one is notable because it’s small and demure, but with an exotic It Bag price tag.
Bottega Veneta Lido Medium Woven Tote
$8,650 via Neiman Marcus
This bag doesn’t break the five-figure mark like almost everything else on this list, but it’s also the only one made out of regular leather and with no embellishment.
Bottega Veneta Roma Crocodile Tote
$29,600 via Net-a-Porter
Of course, it’s not just Bottega’s regular leather bags that fetch premium prices.
Dolce & Gabbana Swarovski-Embellished Velvet Clutch
$9,495 via Net-a-Porter
This clutch makes up for its lack of leather with extra Swarovski crystals.
Fendi Crocodile Petite 3Jours Tote
$34,000 via Net-a-Porter
Fendi has been making $30k exotics since the days of the Spy Bag, and now the super-cute Petite 3Jours has gotten the treatment.
Givenchy Antigona Crocodile Clutch
$21,000 via Saks
This version of the Antigona Envelope Clutch is brand new for Spring 2015, and its price makes it the second most expensive clutch for sale online.
Givenchy Obsedia Gradient Crocodile Bag
$37,000 via Saks
This bag edges out the crocodile version of the medium Antigona by a mere $10.
Gucci Jackie Soft Crocodile Bucket Bag
$22,000 via Gucci
For the lady who wants her five-figure have to have a casual, weekend look to it.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Shiny Crocodilian Clutch
$34,000 via Louis Vuitton
This bag takes the cake for the most expensive clutch, beating out the Antigona by $13,000.
Mark Cross Large Grace Croc Bag
£13,600 (approximately $20,185 USD) via Harrods
It’s somewhat risky for smaller brands to take the plunge on five-figure exotic bags, but this one from Mark Cross makes us glad the brand took the risk.
Prada Ostrich Double Tote
$10,900 via Prada
Important reminder: alligator and crocodile are not the only materials that can push a bag into the five-figure field.
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Alligator Bag
€26,500 (approxmiately $28,781 USD) via mytheresa.com
We suspect this bag would cost more in the US market because of the relatively weak euro, but unfortunately, shipping restrictions prevent mytheresa.com from sending it to US customers.
The Row Crocodile Bucket Bag
$43,253 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
This season’s winner, and the only bag on our list to top $40k.
Valentino Tricolor Crocodile Bag
$30,045 via Neiman Marcus
What I want to know is how they decided to tack on the extra $45.
What makes the BV bag so expensive with regular leather? Is there only a small stock amount or there’s just a lot of work into making it or what? I’m curious because although BV is on the higher end of the price range, that bag’s price point goes near Hermes territory.
Work chica that’s why. Someone makes that bag by hand not a machine. Not just anyone, someone who specializes in that craft. No different from a mechanic that works on a Honda vs on that works on European cars, huge difference in price.
Yes, that’s quite obvious. What strikes my curiosity is the price which is much much higher compared to even BV’s higher priced bags. The deerskin leather doesn’t justify it and the craftsmanship on it is expected nor is it marketed as a limited edition item. The question is, what justifies the price behind the craftsmanship, not the craftsmanship alone.
The Cabat has always been really expensive and the process they go thru to make it is intense
Don’t think its a “Cabat” – the handles are attached differently – just a tote. Hence, anon’s question is rather valid.
Here’s the real question. Did you plan on buying it? Didn’t think so. So it doesn’t matter then.
Ouch! I guess the “booming economy” is putting money in someone’s pocket. Certainly not mine or anyone I know for that matter. Looks like the rich are getting fewer and richer with these prices. Wonder how many they will actually sell.
That Givenchy clutch is so horrible it is actually scary. The shape with the dangling flaps is the stuff of nightmares. Maybe save it for Halloween.
For those ladies who wish to appear as if she just killed the animal with her bare hands…
Completely agree. That bag is a horror show!!! Blech!!!
Have you seen it in medium red? It looks like it was made out of human flesh!
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You’re right! It’s vile
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I agree, I thought it looked like a space alien.
I agree that the Givenchy clutch looks HORRID! Wouldn’t carry that monstrosity if someone paid me!!
Agreed. Cruella Deville wouldn’t even carry that.
If you want a croc bag from Saint Laurent just go into a boutique and they can get you one….if you are serious about it. The one in San Jose had a Fushia Croc Sac De Jour at 33k. I didn’t even want to touch it but it was nice
The way the flaps are hanging on that Givenchy clutch look like creepy crocodile feet clawing their way out! Free the poor animal, already!!
That Givenchy clutch is just weird. Those loose flaps…
Ya… it’s really not the best that Givenchy has to offer for sure
I’m sorry but the Louis Vuitton clutch is ridiculously overpriced! It reaches Hermes Kelly croc territory with its price but then the leather version is only 5k (which is still a heinous price IMO) Would honestly much rather get the Fendi 3Jours or the BV or Valentino if I was going to invest >30k in an exotic (wishful thinking, I know!)
I will take the BV Roma and the Fendi 3jours please.
The BV is gorgeous and the Prada Ostrich.
Agree with statement below regarding the LV (its not even pretty, proportions and colors seem awkward). #6 looks like the left the tail on – eek! But someone’s buying them.
EW that Givenchy clutch looks like a diseased fish.
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these bags brings me back to my childhood on an alligator farm. I’m not a huge fan of exotics, but I’m glad I finally found out why BV Is so expensive. If i had to take my pick, it would be the Obsedia. Its gorgeous in every way!
those bottegas are love!
Why none of them were hitting on anything I guess anything for a name.
Could I just get the money instead?
Givenchy Capsule Collection: Creature from the Black Lagoon
A brand new car for the family or a down payment on a house is soooooo overrated…