The most expensive handbags serve not only as accessories but as coveted collectibles valued for their rarity and prestige.

Luxury handbags have evolved from being merely functional accessories to becoming true works of art and status symbols.

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Of course. That's a very nice purse. Narrator: The exclusive accessory's even considered by some to be a better investment than gold or the stock market. And the world's most expensive bag is an ...

Kardashian’s latest Birkin — the Haut A Courroies 50cm style — is an oversized version of the highly coveted leather handbag ... is one of the most expensive bags on the market, with ...

whereas the wealthier client base of Hermes allowed it to better weather an industry downturn. Hermès, which sells $10,000 Birkin and Kelly handbags, is known for its tight hold on production ...