Think only scientists and presidents got to have landmarks or places engraved with their names? Well, the luxury world isn't one to miss the boat either! Some of world's famous personas are (and were) significant enough to have iconic bags named after them. These bags have achieved cult status, amassing throngs of fanatics coveting to own even at least one (nevermind the exorbitant price tag). Facts 101, shall we?
Hermes Birkin
Named after- Jane Birkin
Who would've thought that an idea illustrated on a plane's sickness bag would lead to the birth of the most expensive bag known to mankind? Actress/songstress/ style icon, Jane Birkin's fateful plane encounter with Hermes' then-chairman, Jean-Louis Dumas paved the way for a practical yet chic bag made for modern women. The rest is history.
Hermes Kelly
Named after- Grace Kelly
The bag was shot to worldwide fame after being photographed on the arms of the late Grace Kelly, an American starlet turned Monaco princess. Thanks to the bag's strategic positioning on Grace's abdomen that was believed to conceal her pregnancy, the bag gained status symbol and was later renamed to the Kelly.
Lady Dior
Named after- Princess Diana
Dubbed the 'English Rose', the late Princess Diana was both the public and fashion world's favorite. When she was first snapped carrying this bag in Paris, the Lady Dior cemented its status into fashion history associated with royalty.
Chanel Diana
Named after- Princess Diana
It seems that the fashion world couldn't get enough of its adoration towards the late Princess Diana that Chanel too honored the royal with a namesake bag called the Diana flap. Classic and timeless, the bag was one of Diana's go-to-bags for royal engagements.
Mulberry Alexa
Named after- Alexa Chung
Society's fashion darling and British IT girl, Alexa Chung, was the inspiration behind the Mulberry Alexa bag. Preppy yet sleek, the bag embodies casual vibes, just like the famous lady it was named after.