Luxury items come in all shapes and sizes these days. I find my morning cappuccino from Starbucks a luxury; I love to have a pedicure every now and again as a sweet luxury treat; and then there is the hair appointment that makes me feel luxurious. Many people find that their cell phones are a luxury because they are affordable and keep their owner connected to the world. Other luxuries are expensive cars.  Some find luxury in a nice bed linen. The list goes on and on, and with each person the definition of luxury varies greatly. With that in mind, would you consider this new hand bag luxury?  

The Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag’s one-of-a-kind patchwork only cost $45,000 - equivalent to a year’s tuition at Northwestern University in Illinois. Only twelve were made throughout the world and are already sold out. The bag is a collage of other famous Louis Vuitton creations all sewn into one. Some have described the bag as “hideous.” Others have been noted saying “It is a colorful masterpiece of fashion.” I was at dinner last night with a group of women ranging in age from 23 to 45 years old, and every one agreed it is “ridiculously ugly,” yet they would “use it and carry it with pride.” There is no word on the twelve people who purchased this expensive piece of fashion so keep your eyes peeled - and let me know if it’s what you consider luxury!

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