Paris, France (Web Desk): The hand bag by Hermès set a world record after being sold for a jaw-dropping $380,000 at a Hong Kong auction.
A matte white “Himalaya” crocodile skin Hermès Birkin bag with 18-karat-gold buckles and strap loops encrusted with 205 diamonds, sold for the highest price of any handbag ever sold at auction, according to Christie’s.
The previous record holder was also a Birkin - a pink diamond-studded Hermès Birkin to be precise, which was sold at auction for $222,000 last year.
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