# Pricey Purses Forbes Showcases Ridiculously Expensive Handbags By Jacqueline Biggs | Published 2006-05-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forbes-most-expensive-handbags References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com) & [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/23/cx_ls_0524featslide.html) Forbes’ most expensive handbags: While not ever one might be stricken with handbag lust, after long runs of popular, fashion forward shows like Sex in the City, it is certainly a well known affliction. Most of us are content to settle for bags in our price range, but for those who have no price range, a five-figure handbag is the ultimate in luxury and style. Forbes’ put together a list of the top ten most expensive handbags, all of which seem to be in crocodile. The list includes the $27,700 black crocodile [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-porter-baguette) B bag, the $18,990 YSL Muse bag in white crocodile, $15,000 Zac Posen Alexia in blue croc and the $12,880 [chocolate croc Chloe Paddington bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag). Set aside your lust and be content with handbag envy and view the full slide show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Handbags:** There is a growing demand for luxury handbags made from exotic materials like crocodile, offering innovative designers opportunities to craft more exclusive high-priced handbags. - **Pricey Accessories:** Businesses could innovate by targeting consumers with no price range by creating and promoting high-priced accessories, giving the affluent populace more options to flaunt their wealth. - **Handbag Obsession:** There's an increasing interest in handbags due to their exclusivity and association with luxury, which could lead to more startup opportunities targeting consumers who want to make a statement with exclusive handbags. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the demand for luxury handbags to create high-end collections to cater to wealthy buyers who want to own exclusive and expensive accessories. - **Leather Industry:** The leather industry could explore new techniques and materials to produce exotic leathers like crocodile more sustainably, creating eco-friendly luxury alternatives for consumers who are willing to pay exorbitant prices. - **Luxury Retail Industry:** Luxury retailers can innovate by partnering with niche luxury handbag designers and offer more exclusive one-of-a-kind handbags to target high-end consumers who value uniqueness and quality in their accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md) - [Luxe Luggage Brand Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-groove-collection.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md) - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md)