GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Bag
The most expensive bag on record sold for $379,261 at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong in 2017.
In this post, we explore the fascinating world of luxury handbags, where prices soar into the millions and exclusivity is paramount. From the jaw-dropping $3.8 million Mouawad’s 1001 Nights Diamond Purse to the intricate craftsmanship behind each Hermes Birkin bag, join us as we dive into the statistics and stories behind some of the most expensive and coveted handbags in the world.
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"The most expensive purse in the world – Mouawad’s 1001 Nights Diamond Purse – is worth $3.8 million."
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"Only three of the 1001 Nights Diamond Purses created by Mouawad have ever been made."
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"Hermes Birkin bag by Ginza Tanaka is made of platinum."
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"The third most expensive purse, Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Bag, is valued at $1.4 million."
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"Hermès' white crocodile Himalaya Birkin holds the record as the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction — for $379,261."
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"The least expensive purse on the list of "The 10 Most Expensive Purses" is valued at $133,435."
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"Lana Marks Cleopatra Bag valued at $400,000. Only one Cleopatra clutch is made every year."
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"The Hermes Kelly Rose Gold sold for over $2 million at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong."
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"Hermes Birkin bags can reportedly see re-sell values up to 120% of their original price."
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"It takes 48 working hours to craft a Birkin bag."
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"British handmade luxury goods brand Asprey's $149,000 purse, The Beverly 25, took almost 16 hours to create."
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"There are more than 240,000 people on the waiting list for a new Birkin Bag."
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"The Lana Marks brand, famous for its clutches, offers products capped at $400,000."
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"The Chanel "Diamond Forever" handbag values at $261,000."
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"The value of the luxury handbag market was about 64.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2019."
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"The U.S. has the largest market for luxury handbags."
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"There are more than 2000 Birkin bags in the closet of Singaporean entrepreneur & fashionista Jamie Chua."
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"The average price of a new Hermes Birkin bag is $9,000 to $11,000 but can be much higher depending on rarity and condition."