Jewellery & Accessories

These Six Ultra-Luxury Handbags are a Hit Among Billionaires and Celebrities

From storied Hermès icons to modern quiet-luxury favourites, these handbags represent the highest expression of craftsmanship and taste.

By Aishwarya Venkatraman

Dec 19, 2025

At the very top end, luxury is defined by lineage and longevity, with icons like the Hermès Birkin retaining cultural and financial relevance over decades.Image courtesy: Getty Images

Luxury, at its highest level, is rarely about novelty. It is about lineage, access, and the assurance that what you carry today will still matter decades from now. From hand-stitched Hermès icons to minimalist marvels, these six bags have earned their place in the world's most discerning wardrobes.

Billionaires and Celebrities Luxury Handbags

Hermès Birkin

Handcrafted by a single artisan, the Hermès Birkin features a structured silhouette, hand stitching, and a signature lock-and-key closure.Image courtesy: Hermès

There are few objects in fashion as universally recognised as the Hermès Birkin. Each piece is crafted by a single artisan over at least 18 hours, using leathers such as Togo or Clemence, or rare skins including Porosus crocodile, and finished with palladium or gold hardware. Prices begin at around $12,700 (Rs 10.5 lakh) and rise well beyond $400,000 (Rs 3.3 crore) for exceptional examples. Conceived in 1984 for Jane Birkin, the bag has since become an asset-class collectible, with resale values often touching $30,000 due to Hermès’ tightly controlled quota system.

Hermès Kelly

Handcrafted with precise stitching, the Hermès Kelly is defined by its structured trapezoidal shape, top handle, and signature padlock closure.Image courtesy: Hermès

More structured and architectural, the Hermès Kelly is assembled using nearly 680 stitches and up to 24 hours of handwork. Crafted in materials ranging from Box calfskin to rare exotics, prices start at approximately $12,000 (Rs 10 lakh) and can exceed $300,000 (Rs 2.5 crore). First introduced in 1935 and later immortalised by Princess Grace Kelly, the bag remains a favourite for those who favour formality and restraint, while maintaining consistently strong resale demand.

Chanel 2.55

Defined by quilted leather, a chain-strap design, and the iconic Mademoiselle lock, the Chanel 2.55 is a timeless hands-free classic.Image courtesy: Chanel

Introduced by Gabrielle Chanel in February 1955, the Chanel 2.55 quietly transformed women’s accessories by introducing a chain-strap shoulder bag. Defined by diamond quilting, a burgundy lining, and the Mademoiselle Lock, the design remains unchanged decades later. Today, classic versions retail between $10,800 (approximately Rs 9 lakh) and $15,000 (approximately Rs 12 lakh), having appreciated steadily from their original price point of $220.

Dior Lady Dior

Recognisable by its Cannage quilting, structured silhouette, and dangling letter charms, the Lady Dior is a modern icon of the house.Image courtesy: Dior

The Lady Dior is instantly recognisable for its Cannage quilting and dangling letter charms. Introduced in 1994 and later renamed after Princess Diana, whose public appearances secured its legacy, the bag is crafted in calfskin or lambskin, with limited beaded and exotic versions priced from $6,500 (Rs 5.4 lakh) to over $45,000 (Rs 3.7 crore). It continues to appeal to those drawn to structure, heritage, and enduring elegance.

The Row Margaux

The Row Margaux is defined by its clean lines, logo-free design, and supple Italian leather construction.Image courtesy: The Row

The Margaux by The Row has become a modern benchmark for quiet luxury. Defined by its logo-free design, Italian calfskin construction, and refined proportions, the bag retails between $4,030 (Rs 3.35 lakh) and $6,800 (Rs 5.65 lakh). Since its 2018 launch, it has become a staple in celebrity wardrobes and frequently sells out, with resale prices often exceeding retail due to limited production.

Loro Piana Loom Bag

The Loro Piana Loom Bag is defined by its understated silhouette, fine calfskin leather, and discreet, functional detailing.Image courtesy: Loro Piana

Crafted from 100 percent calfskin leather with a suede interior, the Loro Piana Loom Bag reflects the brand’s commitment to understatement and material excellence. Priced between $4,325 (Rs 3.6 lakh) and $4,700 (Rs 3.9 lakh), it features removable pouches and discreet hardware, offering a refined balance of practicality and polish. Favoured by those who prefer restraint over recognition, it has quickly emerged as a quiet-luxury essential.

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