Headquartered in Florence, Italy, Gucci is one of the most renowned fashion and leather goods brands in the world. Founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921 as a small leather goods and luggage company, the Italian fashion company is currently part of the Gucci Group–owned by French company Kering. Gucci has since grown to be valued at over $12.1 billion as of late 2013 and brought in over $4.7 billion in sales last year–the company is currently ranked 38th on Forbes‘ “The World’s Most Valuable Brands” list. The biggest-selling Italian fashion brand in the world, Gucci operates over 275 directly operated stores worldwide and wholesales its products through various franchises and upscale department stores. Specializing in clothing, watches, jewelry, shoes, and leather goods, Gucci is one of the world’s most iconic brands. Amazingly, the majority of these bags cost more than the average 2013-2014 public college tuition ($22,203), while two even cost more than an average private college tuition ($30,094). Read on for a list of the most expensive Gucci handbags on the market right now.
5. New Bamboo Crocodile Top Handle Bag – $19,500
“Impeccably stylish and timelessly appealing,” this large New Bamboo Crocodile Top Handle Bag is a modern and stylish handbag made of light beige or winter leaf crocodile leather. The handbag features light gold hardware, a single bamboo handle with five-inch drop, a detachable shoulder strap with 18-inch drop, a flap and bamboo turn-lock closure, an inside mirror with Gucci script logo, and interior zip and snap pockets.
4. Lady Tassel Crocodile Hobo – $23,000
Made in Italy, this Gucci Lady Tassel Crocodile Hobo handbag is made of taupe crocodile leather and features light fine gold hardware, leather lining, leather tassels with dark lacquered bamboo detail, a dry-stone embossed Gucci trademark, hand-painted edges, interior zip and smartphone pockets, and a snap closure. This handbag, along with the rest on this list, is more expensive than the average public college tuition ($22,203).
3. Jackie Soft Crocodile Hobo – $23,000
One of the brand’s most iconic handbags, the large Jackie Soft Crocodile Hobo, is made of beige crocodile leather and features palladium hardware, leather and suede lining, a piston strap closure, hand-painted edges, a single handle with a 9.4-inch drop, and an attached zippered pouch. The sleek and elegant $23,000 handbag is currently available for pre-order on Gucci.com.
2. Jackie Soft Crocodile Top Handle Bag – $31,000
Gucci’s second most expensive handbag, the medium-sized Jackie Soft Crocodile Top Handle Bag, is an online exclusive luxury handbag in black crocodile leather. The bag features palladium hardware, leather and suede lining, a piston strap closure, hand-painted edges, top handles with a 4.7-inch drop, two interior zip pockets, and an interior cufflink closure. This bag, along with the next one on this list is more expensive than an average private college tuition ($30,094).
1. Crocodile Tote – $32,000
“Sleek and sophisticated,” this exotic Crocodile Tote is a luxurious Italian handcrafted handbag made of brown crocodile leather. Made in Italy, the tote bag features dark nickel hardware, double handles with a seven-inch drop, side snaps, three compartments with a center zip-top closure, and interior zip, cell phone, and PDA pockets. The most expensive Gucci handbag on the market is also close to $2,000 more than the average annual private college tuition.
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