If one were to Google the most expensive bag in the world, the Hermès white Himalaya crocodile, diamond Birkin bag would come up instantly. Retailing at around 260 crores (2.6 billion), the designer bag that’s encrusted with 240 diamonds on its 18-karat gold hardware has recently been spotted on Reliance tycoon’s wife, Nita Ambani.

According to CNBC‘s Make It:

Celebrities, of course, love the bag. David Beckham, who is worth $350 million, bought his clothing designer wife, Victoria, an albino Nilo crocodile Himalayan Birkin in 2008 for a reported £80,000 (or about $100,000). Kim Kardashian has also been spotted with the Himalaya.

With a fitting name “The Himalayan”, this bag holds resemblence to the iconic mountain range, hence, giving it the title of the world’s most expensive handbag.

Birkins have been the most favoured and expensive bag in the market as they hold they ultimate status symbol and embody the very essence of luxury. That being said, you’ve got to check out this video that will tell you everything you need to know about why and how expensive these Hermès bags are.

Are you as shellshocked as we are? Naa, Nita’s always had the very best of the best and we’re kinda stoked for her and her rare albino bag!

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