A brand new car or a handbag?

   By drodriguez  Sep 14, 2008
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You may be shaking your head in disbelief, but the latest "it" bag called Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag retails for $45, 352. Why is this bag as expensive as a new car? It does feature a gold chain handle, but the real reason for the high price is that it's made up of samples of 15 different Louis Vuitton Handbags from the LV spring/summer and cruise lines. If you want one of these bags, you have to get in line?. There will only be a limited number being made and the fashionista's tell us there's already a long waiting list!

A more affordable and equally sought after “it” bag is the enviro-stylish re-usable shopping bag by top UK designer Anya Hindmarch. It sold out in the UK in minutes. The tote officially named “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” is made from cotton, not plastic and so far only sold in the UK. The company promises to have more in stock in mid- April and they will also be sold, again in limited quantities and colors, in other countries this summer.

If you had the money would you prefer the environmentally friendly and inexpensive bag or the Louis Vuitton?

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rera by rera | Drexel Hill, PA
May 09, 2007

some women are just flat out stupid!

reneelsm by reneelsm | Morrisville, PA
May 09, 2007

May I never be so vain to waste $45K on a handbag to carry on my arm. For that amount of money, I'd expect the bag to carry me! I love handbags but, I've never spent more than $100 on any one of them!

chine_1 by chine_1 | UPPR CHICHSTR, PA
May 04, 2007

I have friends who always need the "it" bag of the moment....i am happier with my $10 carry everything but the kitchen sink bag....I'm sure the Lv bag is gorgeous, but in my life, its impractical!

crazed_mama07 by crazed_mama07 | LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
May 03, 2007

I believe that LV made this bag to make a statement. No one can look at this bag and marvel at the craftsmanship or beauty of it. It's all about the name and what some people will do to attain the latest "It" thing.

StaceyLynne by StaceyLynne | West Orange, NJ
Apr 26, 2007

I don't doubt the craftsmanship and quality for a minute, but the price is excessive and concept is really offensive.

LV should fire the designer and the marketing person who suggested this should go to market.

This bag is the Paris Hilton of handbags.

Ugh...

ClassyLadyIL by ClassyLadyIL | SAINT ELMO, IL
Apr 26, 2007

LOL

gmaof2 by gmaof2 | Bonner Springs, KS
Apr 23, 2007

I don't even make 45,000 dollars a year and if I did make enough for that bag, I would spend it on something else. That bag is ugly and even if I did like it, I could make one that looks better than that. Anyone want to drop a grand on a bag? I'll make you one for less that looks prettier than that one. LOL

fitgirl by fitgirl | Hixson, TN
Apr 22, 2007

I think it is ridiculous to pay 45K for that purse. It isn't even cute but that is not the point. The point is people go for status and if they know that they own a 45K purse, they think they are important. But in the majority of people's eyes, it is ridiculous. I like the fact, however, that there is a enviromentally friendly bag that is so popular. My biggest thing about using a reusable bag to save on plastic is that everyone would think I'm weird. However, if it is the "in" thing to do, I think that I would be much more likely to do it.

Shelle02 by Shelle02 | Wahiawa, HI
Apr 21, 2007

45K for a purse! NEVER! I could use that money to put food on my table, clothes in my closet & my kids closet, pay bills and buy a car for us! 45K can be used for better things in this world then a purse...food for the needy, houses to be rebuilt like in LA, or any number of charities. But of course that is my opinion. =)

ohmichea by ohmichea | Port Orange, FL
Apr 20, 2007

Thats ridiculous. Makes me sick actually. If all these rich people who spend this on purses donated it instead they could probably rebuild every home destroyed in louisiana and feed every hungry person in the us. Skip the spa and sell one of their 20 cars and maybe this world wouldnt be so F'd up!

ufgatormommy by ufgatormommy | Ocala, FL
Apr 20, 2007

45K would go a long way to paying off my student loans. I would never spend it on a purse! Yikes!

arizabalo by arizabalo | Thornton, CO
Apr 20, 2007

I think the idea is very cool, but really... how many people can have acces to one of those. They should make a less expensive version.

trialbyjuryme by trialbyjuryme | paducah, KY
Apr 19, 2007

The bag is UGLY! Ontop of that, certainly not worth 45k! If people have 45k to spend on that type of item, they need their head examined!

smiddlemore by smiddlemore | POST FALLS, ID
Apr 19, 2007

I'm not a fan of the new LV it bag. But I love the "I'm not plastic bag" It will be interesting to watch how many of these bags they sale and whether or not those that can afford it will buy it.

digitalmineral by digitalmineral | Lakewood, NJ
Apr 19, 2007

anyone who'd buy this is trying to make a statement. this type of bag appeals to the exceptionally wealthy (celebrities, etc.) most of us (I imagine) are more 'normal' and can't really relate. hence the strong 'are you crazy?!' reactions.