A brand new car or a handbag?

   By drodriguez  Sep 14, 2008
83

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?

Make a Comment

 
SHARE
Comments
cvarano by cvarano | BROOKLYN, NY
Apr 13, 2007

I don't even want to look at this bag let alone consider purchasing it.  In my opinion, Louis Vuitton makes the ugliest purses I have ever laid eyes on and there is no way that the people who buy them do so because they find them aesthetically pleasing.  This may sound extreme but I loose just a little bit of hope for humankind when I see that people could be so overindulgent and superficial to spend so much on a trend when they could probably feed a poverty stricken village full of people for the good part of a year instead.  But, that hope is gained right back when I read these blogs and responses.

smiliejules71 by smiliejules71 | Panama city, FL
Apr 13, 2007

Ok, well this bag looks like they just took a bunch of left over junk and made a bag out of it. I really hate to think that there are people out there that are so selfish that they would throw their money...(money that would take me....how many yrs. to save up?) on something so stupid as this. If I even had that much money I  would definalty find some way to use it to help others and not myself. This world is really starting to piss me off. Why don't those "designers" give some of that money to people that really need it?

Jules

twoluvbrds by twoluvbrds | Sachse, TX
Apr 13, 2007

Even if I had that kind of money, I think it's ridiculous to spend it on something so inane.  A purse.  Give me a break.  No wonder so many famous people are going bankrupt if they have no more sense than that. 

 

mscaroline by mscaroline | DeSoto, TX
Apr 13, 2007

I would never pay that much for a handbag.  There are a lot of wonderful things you can do with $45,000.  If I had the money I would donate it to charity and my church.  A hand bag is materialistic, and I always remember there are people in this world who can really use that kind of money.  I am cheap when it comes to buying things.  When it comes to shopping, I am a firm believer in shopping in the CLEARANCE SECTION!!!!  I think about my kids all the time and I am a role model for them and I wouldn't want them to be that way and waste money on materialistic items if they had the money. 

mrs_hambone by mrs_hambone | Bryan, TX
Apr 13, 2007

How is it that the more expensive the bag is the uglier it is?!  That thing is hideous!

am2kids by am2kids | Center Valley, PA
Apr 13, 2007

Even if you could somehow justify the money by stating it is a combination of bags, I personally couldn't justify spending that kind of money on 1 seasonal item.  I'll take that money and save it for my kids college fund-

Gabrielle by Gabrielle | Blacksburg, VA
Apr 13, 2007

Sorry, but it looks like a patch work quilt.
I have enough problems making sure my son has enough food to eat, much less ever being able to afford something like that. Much more important things to spend my money on (like a growing child).

Kamari by Kamari | Port Vue, PA
Apr 13, 2007

*gag!*

That is one hideous bag!  I never understood how so many women fall for the whole Louis Vuitton thing or for any other designer that has his/her name or company logo printed all over a product.  Why walk around wearing someone else's name or initials?  I feel these designers laugh up all the way to bank for the free advertising they're getting.

mommasexy by mommasexy | calumet city, IL
Apr 12, 2007

I WOULD PAY OFF MY BILLS WITH THAT KIND OF MONEY LOL

martyb1950 by martyb1950 | Parsons, KS
Apr 12, 2007

Some one has too much money & not enough sense if they will pay that much for a rag bag. I don't care whose name is on it.

alaskajamaica by alaskajamaica | PLANTATION, FL
Apr 12, 2007

not my personal favorite- however, I love Louis V.

mommyoftwoboys by mommyoftwoboys | little elm, TX
Apr 12, 2007

Its ugly, really ugly, and like someone else commented, I dont even go buy ,myself a purse that costs 30 bucks. I check for sales and buy the clearance bags. Now I do have a DIAPER bag that was pricey. But I didn't buy it, and I LOVE the bag mainly because its a washable one.

heidishiu by heidishiu | Renton, WA
Apr 12, 2007

That is the type of handbag should only belongs to the runway.  Eventho it is not the most expensive handbag on the planet compare to Hermes Birkins, but at least Hermes bag are good looking and durable, this one look plain silly to me. 

alisanna by alisanna | Battle Creek, MI
Apr 12, 2007

I have to admit that I only buy Kate Spade and Coach...but even those don't come close to that dollar amount!  Way too steep for me and besides, I think that bag is UGLY!  I love a classic looking bag!  But, I guess if you have $45,000 to blow, then go for it!  This bag is obviously not for your average "Jane"

christyj by christyj | Denham Springs, LA
Apr 12, 2007

That is insane!!   I feel guilty when I purchase a "cheap" $30 let alone $45,000.   I would have to be committed if I did that.