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 [1]. 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 in the UK — which, FYI, is £921.
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 £10,000 mark.
Celine Classic Bag
The Celine Classic bag [2] is priced at £3,364.
Valentino Lock Medium
The Valentino Lock medium bag [3] is priced at £1,310.
Gucci Marmont
The Gucci Marmont bag [4] is priced at £1,210.
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis
The Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis bag [5] is priced at £1,470.
Dior Diorama
The prices for the Dior Diorama bag [6] start at £2,200.
Chanel Boy
Prices vary depending on the model available [7], but generally start at the £3,000 mark.
Saint Laurent Sunset
For the Saint Laurent Sunset bag [8], prices start at £1,050.
Celine Micro Belt Bag
The Celine Micro Belt bag [9] is priced at £2,049.
Prada Cahier Small
The Prada Cahier small bag [10] is priced at £1,950.
Chanel Classic Flap
Prices vary depending on the model available [11], but generally start at the £3,000 mark.
Bulgari Serpenti Forever
The Bulgari Serpenti Forever bag [12] is priced at £1,410.
Chloe Nile
The Chloe Nile bag [13] is priced at £1,150.
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB
The Louis Vuitton Capucines BB bag [14] is priced at £3,100.
Gucci Dionysus
Prices for the Gucci Dionysus bag [15] start at £1,340.
Valentino Rockstud Spike
The Valentino Rockstud Spike bag [16] is priced at £1,800.