‘Insensitive’ Pharrell Williams’ $1m Louis Vuitton handbag attracts criticism

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Millionaire Speedy bag is made of crocodile leather and reportedly sold on made-to-order basis – and only to certain clientele Even in the outlandish world of luxury fashion, where, famously, handbags can sell for thousands of pounds, the cost of the latest attention-grabbing accessory from Louis Vuitton is astronomical. With a price tag of $1,000,000, the Millionaire Speedy bag is living up to its name.If quiet luxury has been the sartorial mantra of the year, this brightly coloured and bedecked new bag is offering an antidote. Reportedly sold on a made-to-order basis, the bag comes in yellow, blue, red, green and brown. It is a silhouette already popular at the brand, but this version is made of crocodile leather rather than coated canvas and it has hardware made from gold, with added diamonds. It bucks the quiet luxury trend for eschewing logos in favour of lots of them. Continue reading...

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