Men can have their cars and watches. Women have shoes and bags, lots of them,
at any price! To me a bag and/or a pair of shoes are an asset something that
gains worth rather then loosing it. There are people that shop and buy the “it”
bag and that is one of my favorite things to do. But then there is the artistic
aspect in it as well. There are collectors – people who may not necessarily use
the articles they are purchasing, but they still want them. They become an
heirloom; that might be passed down through generations.
For today’s article I went to The Most Expensive list of bags and shoes made
according to Forbes magazine. The articles highlighted are unbelievable in
construction, in design, and elite. First, we have the Hermes Black Crocodile
Birkin Bag encrusted with Pave Diamonds. This bag was auctioned off at Doyle’s
New York and SOLD for $64,800! (I can tell you, it didn't go to me either.)
Now, when carrying this bag you will need an out of this world pair of shoes to
complement. Here we have Manolo Blahnik Alligator knee high boots priced at
$14,000. You may NEVER want to actually wear these on the street; I would be
sick over the possible scuff marks. I recommend wearing in the house while
walking on a cashmere rug. Now, if you didn’t have $65k to drop on the Birkin
then coming in close second – is the Fendi B Black Crocodile Bag selling for
$27,700. Honestly, if and when I get to this level of collecting this is
something that is awe-inspiring. The workmanship that goes into this is possibly
invaluable.
I ask that you take pleasure in these collectible items go somewhere
miraculous in your mind. Be You – Be Fabulous.
Author: Jaime Lynn Guli (Want to become a Handbag Correspondent?)
| 1. | OMG!!! LOVE ALL OF THEM... AND WOULD DIE FOR THOSE BOOTS... I AM SURE THEY HURT... BUT THEY ARE WORTH THE PAIN!... LOVE IT JAIMELYNN... I AM DROOLING... LOL - JOY from NY, May 05, 2007. | | 2. | J - you crack me up - because I know how much you really admire this stuff - I know you have spent BIG money on things - maybe you are not at this level yet - but I know you and soon enough you will be - love ya - Dana from Fl, May 05, 2007. | | 3. | JL - you are certain on another level then most people - and some people collect art you just collect a different kind - at least you are honest - love these items you would so ROCK all of these - Christine from Fl, May 05, 2007. | | 4. | some people save for a house - some of us save for bags - there is nothing wrong with that - thanks for letting me know I was not the only one - Kelly from NYC, May 05, 2007. | | 5. | If I walked down the block carrying a crocodile people would think I was nuts and I am sure no one would pay me 65K to do it but KILL it and put your wallet in it and your willing to pay $65K for it, something is really wrong with that...apply this to all three over priced products above, sorry I rather have Mercedes Benz instead and let the Croc live... - Allison in Staten Island from NY, May 05, 2007. | | 6. | SORRY NOT A FAN OF CROCODILE. THE LOOKS ARE GREAT BUT CAN ONLY PICTURE THE CROCS THAT WERE KILLED FOR THEM. TOO MUCH MONEY FOR THESE ITEMS. BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME. - MOMSLINEN from NY, May 07, 2007. | | 7. | you are worried about the croc - but not the damage your Mercedes will cause to the enviorenment? seems a double standard? LOVE these bags, Love the boots - and yes I would spend $65,000 to carry my wallet in - LC from CA, May 07, 2007. | | 8. | items are divine - this author knows that the beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that it's just not about the it bag but rather the dedication that the designers have to creating - MASTERPIECES - Vera from NYC, May 08, 2007. | | 9. | thank you for being such an honest writing and these items are beautiful - Jane from NJ, May 08, 2007. | | 10. | thank you! I sooo went somewhere amazing in mind - I just finished finals in school and I need a break! - Alli from NY, May 08, 2007. | | 11. | BIG LOVE TO THE CROC!! I would sport it any day of the week! As for the Mercedes Benz, well they are a dime a dozen and like LC in CA. says...Have you given any thought to the enviorenment??? - lyoness from CA, May 10, 2007. | | 12. | Ladies...first spell check helps, two Eco-friendly Benz is fine...never claimed I was saving the PLANET, not a vegan either but it was a my thoughts (my, me, mine) glad to stir it up anyway...for me I rather have a CAR not bag for that type of money, nothing further (well maybe)...thanks! - Allison in Staten Island from NY, May 13, 2007. | | 13. | Umm all of them are ugly and think of the poor crocodiles that they killed. If I had 65,000 i would by a CoOl car. - Thesethingsareugly from USA, June 25, 2007. | | 14. | o my good not in my mind to have that luxury things, if i have that money maybe i will not spend for that such kind that things..very poor croc... - lidya from indonesia, November 29, 2007. | | 15. | they better be made from BABY SKIN OR SOMETHING!! - from TX, October 17, 2008. | | 16. | powefull!!!!love it... - edz from philippines, April 21, 2009. | | 17. | shame on you dude! you want some of those crocodile skin? il give you one,freshly peeled from the crocodile..just say so ... - ungo! from NJ, May 19, 2009. | | 18. | i love every hermes - sharon from phiulippines, September 03, 2009. |
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