“A bag is worth an apartment”… 1.3 billion won Louis Vuitton bag launched

Diamond decoration on crocodile skin
A bag sold only to a few people
Criticism of animal abuse continues

The bag that attracted attention when carried by Louis Vuitton’s creative director during Paris Fashion Week was released for 1.3 billion won. American professional basketball star PJ Tucker owned this bag.

On the 21st (local time), foreign media such as the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the price of the ‘Millionaire Speedy’ carried by Louis Vuitton men’s wear creative director Pharrell Williams was set at $1 million (about 1.285 billion won), as the name suggests. reported.

Speedy is one of Louis Vuitton’s signature lines. However, not everyone can buy the Millionaire Speedy Bag if they want it. It is sold only on a made-to-order basis and is not available on the Louis Vuitton official website.

It is reported that products are made upon order only to a very small number of invited customers. This bag became known through an Instagram post posted by American professional basketball star PJ Tucker.

The bag is decorated with gold and diamonds, is made of crocodile skin, and comes in colors such as red, green, and brown.

However, fashion critic Orsla de Castro pointed out, “A million dollar bag never shines and only hurts.”

The U.S. branch of the animal protection group PETA sent a letter to Pharrell, who designed the bag, inviting him to tour a crocodile farm and raised the issue of animal abuse.

Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton has been introducing the Millionaire Speedy bag starting with a campaign featuring Rihanna, and American NBA star LeBron James has also raised curiosity by carrying a bag in a different color.

Reporter Kim Chae-hyun