Luxury bags are my ultimate guilty pleasure, and I dream of the day when I will finally get my hands on a Valentino Rockstud leather top handle. Much to the dismay of my boyfriend (I've told him that they're a good investment, but he won't believe me), I spend a lot of time drooling at pictures of my future babies online; and to this day, I still haven't taken the plunge. Why you ask? Well, the thought of buying something that costs more than my rent is — and you'll probably agree with me here — a little bit difficult.
These past few years, the luxury market has been booming, and with the ever-growing popularity and influence of social media, prices have only been increasing. Funnily enough, splurging on a $1,000+ handbag isn't quite as extraordinary as it used to be, and you'll find it quite difficult to discover a designer bag of decent size that doesn't go over that mark — trust me, I've looked everywhere.
So, in case you ever wondered what you could do with your money if you didn't have to pay for a roof over your head, here are 16 coveted designer creations that cost more than the average rent.
Hermès Kelly
The Hermès Kelly is the unicorn of handbags, and getting a new one is practically impossible. However, you can find some preloved ones with prices usually starting at the $13,000 mark.
Celine Classic Bag
The Cline Classic bag [2] is priced at $3,250.
Valentino Lock Medium
The Valentino Lock medium bag [3] is priced at $2,345.
Gucci Marmont
The Gucci Marmont bag [4] is priced at $1,890.
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis
The Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis bag [5] is priced at $2,140.
Dior Diorama
The prices for the Dior Diorama bag [6] start at $2,800.
Chanel Boy
Prices vary depending on the model available [7], but generally start at the $4,000 mark.
Saint Laurent Sunset
For the Saint Laurent Sunset bag [8], prices start at $1,550.
Celine Micro Belt Bag
The Céline Micro Belt bag [9] is priced at $2,650.
Prada Cahier Small
The Prada Cahier small bag [10] is priced at $2,660.
Chanel Classic Flap
Prices vary depending on the model available [11], but generally start at the $4,700 mark.
Bulgari Serpenti Forever
The Bulgari Serpenti Forever bag [12] is priced at $2,000.
Chloé Nile
The Chlo Nile bag [13] is priced at $1,550.
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB
The Louis Vuitton Capucines BB bag [14] is priced at $4,800.
Gucci Dionysus
Prices for the Gucci Dionysus bag [15] start at $2,400.
Valentino Rockstud Spike
The Valentino Rockstud Spike bag [16] is priced at $2,795.
