Any bag addict knows about the amazing virtues of ostrich leather. No other material looks similar to it because of the bumps in the hide where feathers used to reside. Victoria Beckham fancies this exotic material too as she has been toting around a purple ostrich Birkin. Some may find it too flashy, even gaudy. Myself, I'm a fan but find the price of such a bag out of reach.
A Hermes Birkin starts at approximately $5000 USD, excluding sales tax. It can reach five and sometimes six digit prices, especially when the bag is constructed from exotic animal skins; so we can be certain Victoria’s bag is on the high-end of the scale, even for this already luxurious handbag.
Sure, this particular bag is a current favourite. She has a pile more. A new report indicates that the former Spice Girls' collection of handbags is worth a whopping £1.5 million.
Now feast your eyes on that fabulous photo that was taken during Paris Fashion Week last year. These three beautiful women are of course (from left to right) Dita von Tesse, Claudia Schiffer and Victoria Beckham. Let’s analyse their style.
Dita von Tesse
The burlesque artist, model and actress looks a world different than the others. The navy blue moon dress really complements her fair skin. She’s carrying a book-shaped clutch and accessorizing with a over-sized cocktail ring, a brooch and louboutins.
Claudia Schiffer
Now this is fun and quirky look for the German model and actress. That smile and voluminous blonde hair is well matched with the leopard print YSL belt and clutch. The gold bracelet and shoes hold it all together. Note how her skirt is very similar to Victoria’s, only not a dress and in a different colour.
Victoria Beckham
As usual, posh spice (a nickname first coined by Top of the Pops magazine) is looking seriously glamourous. Her fur (likely faux) looks great with the Roland Mouret that is perfectly tailored to her body shape. The famed purple Birkin complements the violet Louboutins.
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For the most part, it’s human nature to gravitate towards the things we like. However, there are times when the most hated handbags get talked about the most. Considering the popularity of worst dressed lists in celebrity magazines, people can’t seem to refrain from getting satisfaction from pointing out the fashion failures of others. So let’s change things up and start bashing some bags.
