An exclusive Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork handbag, one of only 24 in the world and
5 in North America (we know
Beyonce has one),
is on its way to Washington by the end of the season for a very special, unnamed, client. We here at
Luxist first covered the Tribute Patchwork
back in March, and since then it's been making quite the name for itself. As one of
the most expensive handbags in the world, the Tribute Patchwork has become this summer's ultimate status bag. Priced at $52,500 and made from best parts of 14 other LV bags, it easily overshadows the competition in originality, style, and class.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 13)
Lord Snooty Aug 22nd 2007 10:05AM
Good old Louis is spinning in his grave...
shoeluva Aug 22nd 2007 11:26AM
That bag is an abomination.
Bella Aug 22nd 2007 12:38PM
I have to say that I do not like LV bags and in fact I hate all things that advertise them self for all to know I don't want to be fashionable because of my items having brand recognition. That being said though I do not personally care for this bag I have to say it’s an extremely clever idea! Take all the bags that are popular and loved by many and make a patchwork (which is in style) bag out of it, and sell it for a huge price tag. It’s a brilliant idea!
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Bella Aug 22nd 2007 12:42PM
I have to say that I do not like LV bags and in fact I hate all things that advertise them self for all to know I don't want to be fashionable because of my items having brand recognition. That being said though I do not personally care for this bag I have to say it’s an extremely clever idea! Take all the bags that are popular and loved by many and make a patchwork (which is in style) bag out of it, and sell it for a huge price tag. It’s a brilliant idea!
http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/
Leigh Aug 24th 2007 6:07AM
Let's see...........$52,000 for a handbag and starving homeless people in the world. Hm-m-m-m-m
Something is terrible wrong!
Rafaela Aug 24th 2007 6:08AM
This is the ugliest bag I have ever seen in my life! I can not believe that Beyonce actually WANTED this thing!
david devereaux Aug 24th 2007 6:10AM
just add Minnie Pearls hat and u have a winner
Ricky Aug 24th 2007 6:22AM
Wait. You are telling me that this ugly thing is a handbag!!!!! and it costs $52,500????? what is wrong with people. THIS is stupid. come one. so much money for a handbag that does the same thing as a cheap one. Wait a minute. i'm sorry. there is a difference. This one is the most ugly handbag in the world!!!! I'm sure that is worth the extra $52,420!!!!! Besides, you are going to spend all that money for a few weeks anyway. after you see what you buy you would probably just leave it in the closet! !! How retarded can you be????
Evette Aug 24th 2007 6:41AM
Hey whatever works! Personally I like a bag that has more width, then depth, I don't like digging. But for the person who has everything, and If you want to make a statement; oh and if u have some extra thousands of dollars hanging around, spurlge girl! spurlge. You don't have to like the way this bag looks, after all your simply trying to tell the world "I don't care about looking "cheesy" cause I have money to waste".
Nikki Aug 24th 2007 6:45AM
I can't believe that anyone would spend $52,000 on a purse. Even though celeberities are rich and can buy anything they want, you wouldn't think that they would be so extravagant. One of my children is an up and coming recording artist and I tell her everyday to not forget where she comes from. There's nothing wrong with having nice things, but spend you money on things that you know God would be happy about. I mean come on, $52,000 on a bag! I like Beyonce and all, but there are people still suffering from Katrina who could have beneifted from such a contribution. Not just from her, but the other 4 people in this counry who purchased this bag.
Kate Aug 24th 2007 6:50AM
That is the UGLIEST purse I've ever seen! What a stupid waste of money!
cole Aug 24th 2007 7:06AM
Who would pay a cent for that ugly thing
Judy Aug 24th 2007 7:10AM
Some people will buy anything if it's expensive or will get their name in the news. Money does NOT equal taste.
As Coco Chanel said, "Fashion changes, style remains."
marisa therrien Aug 24th 2007 7:14AM
people are homeless and starving all over this country. some people make less than 20000 a year. whats wrong with these people, spending more than 52,000 dollars on a purse??? A PURSE???? somethings wrong with this world!!!!!!
Lila Clark Aug 24th 2007 7:15AM
BEAUTY LIES IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER. THIS PIECE OF WORK SHOULD WIN THE UGLIEST PURSE CONTEST AWARD - SOME PEOPLE HAVE MUCH MORE MONEY THAN THEY DO SENSE. I SHOULD HOPE THE HANDLE AND OTHER METAL IS AT LEAST 14K
rll51869 Aug 24th 2007 7:16AM
it probably has lead paint in it and cost about $10 to make by Chinese children
Lila Clark Aug 24th 2007 7:16AM
WHAT AN UGLY PIECE OF WORK! Is the handle 14K? I believe there are many persons who have more money than sense.
cora Aug 24th 2007 7:20AM
i like it, but i will probably make my own and send my kid to college with the rest of the price tag!!!!
louisx2louis Aug 24th 2007 7:20AM
THIS PURSE LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING THAT MY 7YEAR OLD TRIED TO MAKE. THE BAG IS UGLY AND THE PRICE TAG IS MURDER OR ROBBERY WITHOUT A GUN. LV NEEDS TO GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AGAIN, TRY, TRY, TRY, TRY AGAIN
jenisiss62 Aug 24th 2007 7:24AM
52K for ugly? To me it looks like something the garbage disposal burped up... Why not buy a nice Fossil (around $150), take a nice vacation and pad your children's education fund rather than spending so much on a regurgitated book bag? I'm sorry, but the grotesque excess of the wealthy turns my stomach. I would do SO much more with 52k that feel that I needed something like this.