Louis Vuitton captured the fashion world’s attention with a handbag like no other ... meticulous, $39,000 manbag shaped exactly like a Boeing 747. Designed by the late Virgil Abloh for the fall winter menswear collection, this bag features detailed wings, engines, and a tail, all crafted from Louis Vuitton’s signature monogram canvas and premium leather.
The bag’s intricate construction includes silver rivets and cockpit window details, lining in black textile, and comes with a shoulder strap and dust bag that match its jet-age theme. It turned heads for its sheer audacity (or stupidity).
While critics ridiculed the handbag as impractical and outrageously priced, it quickly became a collectors’ item. One notable owner was singer Chris Brown, who proudly shared his exclusive buy on social media.
The handbag made headlines again when it went up for auction at Sotheby’s, fetching a surprisingly higher starting price than its retail launch.
The BIG question remains: WHY?