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.

Check out these Hermes Birkin bags on eBay

Hermes 42cm Gray Leather Palladium JPG Birkin Bag Used    US $4,550.00

HERMES BIRKIN 30 Bag MATTE Crocodile BRIGHTON BLEU    US $58,500.00

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag WHITE w GOLD pre own    US $9,999.00

HERMES BIRKIN 30 BOUGAINVILLEA Ostrich Bag Gold hdwr    US $29,500.00

HERMES BIRKIN 30 BLACK PINK 2tone CROCODILE 2DIE4    US $49,750.00

HERMES JPG Shoulder Birkin TABAC CAMEL new CHIC    US $18,500.00

Firstly, this particular design might not seem buzz worthy or even worth discussing. It’s not a hideous bag that is easy to attack. This shoulder bag would be happy to be in the spotlight for even a moment. There are no aspects of particular beauty to note, no major shortcomings and certainly no star quality. The mediocrity it emanates is the part that is bothering me here.

It’s too Chloe-esque to be a D&B bag. Maybe I wouldn’t have been so disappointed if the shape, hardware and stitching didn’t come off as a blatant rip off of the well known Chloe Saskia and Bay bags. Have another gander at it and tell me if I’m wrong. It does have some shared characteristics with Dolce & Gabbana’s Miss Silky, but not enough to make it part of the family. At the very root of the problem, this bag seems to be lacking a sense of identity.

Check out these Dolce & Gabbana bags on eBay

Authentic Dolce Gabbana Leather Handbag Black White    US $450.00

NWT DOLCE GABBANA MISS VILMA TWO TONE RUNWAY HANDBAG    US $999.95

NWT DOLCE GABBANA LEOPARD LEATHER MESSENGER HANDBAG    US $399.95

Dolce Gabbana    US $50.01

Gorgeous DOLCE GABBANA Handbag Bag Brown Red    US $140.93

DOLCE GABBANA Crochet knit bag new saison new    US $1,950.00

Vintage purse boutiques may give you an idea of what your purse is worth. Obviously, not all will be willing to share such information if you are not interested in selling and they also may charge a fee for their service as it will most likely requires research.

Professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman appraises vintage handbags on CountryLiving.com. Unfortunately, the content isn't interactive, so you need to send details about your bag to the magazine and hope for the best.

Manufactured in the 1950 in Italy by Rosenfeld, the company was known for their crochet bags and this is an excellent example. It is made with ivory crochet with faceted white beads and a matching handle. It is lined In ivory grosgrain.

The handle in meant to be be carried in your hand only. This is a classic evening bag at its finest by Rosenfeld.

Check out these Rosenfeld bags on eBay.

ANTIQUE VINTAGE ROSENFELD ITALY BEADED PURSE HANDBAG    US $34.99

ROSENFELD Vintage White Ostrich Handbag Good Condition    US $135.00

VINTAGE ROSENFELD HAND MADE BEADED CLUTCH PURSE BELGIUM    US $50.00

ROSENFELD Vintage White Ostrich Handbag    US $85.00

ROSENFELD Twifaille Black Satin Vintage Evening Handbag    US $45.99

Mary Ann Rosenfeld Designer Carry on Luggage Tote Bag    US $20.00

Here are some links to catalog request pages and online catalogs. Sometimes you can buy a bag direct from the manufacturer online.

Coach catalog request form
Cole Haan online store
Hype online catalog
Kooba Handbags online catalog
Louis Vuitton online catalog

Here are some new and vintage catalogs on eBay.

2008 MICHAEL KORS Handbag Shoe Accessories Catalog    US $6.00

Sick COACH POPPY HANDBAG GUIDE Collectible Cat    US $14.00

Spring 2006 COACH Handbag Accessory Catalog    US $8.00

2008 COACH Handbag Accessory Catalog    US $8.00

2007 COACH Handbag Accessory Catalog    US $8.00

2008 COACH LEATHERWARE HANDBAG ACCESSORY Catalog 13    US $6.00

COACH HANDBAG GUIDE LEATHERWARE SHOES PURSES OPART    US $10.99

Neiman Marcus Catalog 2009 Designer Fashion Handbags    US $5.00

Spring 2007 DOONEY BOURKE Womens Handbag Catalog 16    US $6.00

Fossil Catalog Holiday 2009 Fashion Watches Handbags    US $5.00

EXQUISITE CHRISTIAN DIOR PHOTO CARDS SHOE HANDBAG    US $15.95

GIANT Holiday 2007 DOONEY BOURKE HANDBAG Catalog    US $10.00

STUNNING CARTIER JEWELERY PHOTO BOOK HANDBAG WATCH    US $18.00

PRADA catalog winter 2006 HERITAGE bag handbag purse    US $11.99

WICKED COACH HANDBAG BOOKLET TOTE HOBO KRISTIN PURSE    US $13.00

Coach Catalog 4 Purses handbags wallets shoes etc 4    US $14.99

Nordstrom Catalog Sept 2009 Fashion Shoes Handbag    US $5.00

Fossil Catalog Holiday 2008 Fashion Watches Handbags    US $5.00

2008 COACH Handbag Accessory Catalog    US $7.00

Fall Winter 1999 LORENZO Handbag Catalog 38    US $6.00

Check out these Marilyn Monroe bags on eBay.

Marilyn Monroe clutch purse with a charitable cause    US $75.00

MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG PURSE LICENCED ORIGINAL PRODUCT    US $27.99

preowned ladies purse marilyn monroe LOOK LOOK WOW    US $6.99

NWT MARILYN MONROE Handbag by Sam Shaw Tote Style    US $9.88

New Marilyn Monroe Vinyl Fanny Pack Synthetic Leather B    US $21.99

A MARILYN MONROE WALLET THREEFOLD AND UNIQUE STYLE    US $18.99

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