Wednesday, August 5, 2009

BAGS TO GET BEFORE YOU DIE -- 5 Most Coveted Bags of All Time


By Jennifer Patrick, The Couture Exchange, Shrewsbury




1. Hermes Birkin $7,500 - $35,000
The elusive Birkin bag made by Hermes is so sought after as a status symbol by women worldwide that the French fashion house has a two year waiting list.

2. Chanel Classic Flap Bag $1,295 - $2,695
Chanel’s Classic Flap Bag comes in two types of leather – caviar and lambskin with gold or silver leather entwined chain handles. Available in four different sizes.

3. Fendi Baguette $795 - $5,000
The Fendi Baguette comes in all different patterns, materials and leathers. The classic Fendi pattern is called “Zucca”. The Artist Baguette – Create Your Own was made available this spring.

4. Judith Leiber Minaudiere $1,495 - $5,000
Minaudières actually date back to the roaring twenties fashion scene, but it wasn't until 1963 when Judith Leiber affixed thousands of crystals onto a tarnished metal frame when they really took off.

5. Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag $660 - $1,270
Introduced in the 1930s, the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag is available in classic monogram, multicolore, damier, denim, and priceless collectible styles.

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