most expensive handbags

Marc Jacobs makes some gorgeous handbags, no doubt. And some very, very expensive ones. The Jacobs Carolyn Crocodile comes to mind. At $30k, this crocodile bag was a hot, hot item a few years ago.

Louis Vuittons Raindrop Besace handbags give new meaning to the term trashbag purse. For a mere $1,960, you too can have your very own Vuitton Raindrop Besace. A plus? These pricey bags are waterproof. So when you realize youve just dropped nearly $2k on a designer trash bag, the tears wont mar the purse.

Want to show off oh, say 15 different Louis Vuitton bag patterns at once? Got $42,000 to spare? Vuittons Patchwork bag is for you, you crazy bag person you! Only 20 were made...so you might need to do some serious wheeling and dealing to get one of your very own.

Planning on backpacking in style this summer? If you really want to stand out, bring your Louis Vuitton New Age Traveler backpack with you. Yes, this strange bag, which features lots and lots of phone cables hanging from it, is just perfect to carry your...well, maybe not. At nearly $55k, this bag probably isnt meant to carry your bottled water and granola bars.

Could you spend $100,000 on a little black purse? Forbes went in search of the worlds most expensive designer handbags and found a new level of extravagance. Full Story How about a diamondstudded black crocodile bag? Click through the gallery to see the worlds most expensive handbags.

This crocodile bag is bedecked with white gold and diamond hardware. It was sold byHeritage Auctionsin 2011 for $203,150, a world record price for a handbag.

What is more luxurious than shiny fur on your handbag? ThisFenditote ($7,300,fendi.com) seamlessly combines it with patent leather.

Orranas line of clutches are covered in crocodile or fur, and topped with precious gemstones. This one has 1.07 carats of diamonds, set in white gold ($18,000,orrana.com)

This bag was designed by Aldo Gucci, the son of the founder of the company, and is made of 18K gold and diamonds. It comes with a set of interchangeable silk tassels. It was sold byHeritage Auctionsfor $40,000 in 2012.

This crocodile top handle bag ($22,900,bulgari.com) is topped with a signatureBulgariSerpenti snake closure, which is covered in gold and has jade eyes.