The renowned auction house Christie’s has recently wrote another impressive chapter in the history of fashion with this gorgeous Birkin Diamond Himalaya Niloticus. The matte-white beauty, finished in 18k gold and carefully decorated with diamonds by Hermes, has been auctioned off for a staggering $300,168 to a private Asian collector, becoming the most expensive handbag ever sold.
This remarkable handbag remains one of the lowest produced bags worldwide – with only one or two seeing the light every single year. You should also know that the last time a handbag smashed records was just last year, when a diamond-studded fuchsia Hermes Birkin sold for a cool $222,000, which means the iconic brand had a record-breaker two years in a row.
It would seem Birkin’s exceptional value comes from its rarity and exclusivity, associated with high-quality leathers and craftsmanship, as well as a unique touch of Hermès appeal. These bags have passed their practicality purposes a long time ago and went on to become solid investments, with Hermès, Bulgari, Chanel and Gucci handbags being in a class of their own – an idea supported by the associated price-tags. Did you see this coming?
