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Luxury accessories can include a wide range of clothing and practical items as well as purely decorative things. They can range from designer handbags, watches, and jewelry to gloves and sunglasses. These accessories are often associated with wealth and success and are usually worn by celebrities, professional athletes, and politicians to showcase their status and taste. Luxury accessories can also be given as gifts to loved ones or as a way to celebrate a special occasion. Some examples of luxury brands known for their accessories include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier.
Watches
Luxury watch brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet are known for their high-quality materials and craftsmanship and can also be quite expensive. The wealthy wear these watches, such as celebrities, famous personalities, and athletes. Other people collect these watches as investments and hedges against inflation.
Brands such as Patek Philippe watches cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars when purchased new. Some watches are worth even more as vintage or classic purchases, especially if they have been owned or worn by someone famous. An example of this is the Audemars Piguet watches worn by many celebrities, including Jay-Z and Tom Cruise.
Designer Handbags
Handbags from luxury brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes are highly coveted and can often cost thousands of dollars. Many of these handbags are released in very limited quantities, and only to certain people, making them rare and hard to find. Some have waiting lists that are years long, just for the privilege of purchasing one of these limited-edition bags. Second-hand bags from these designers can, strangely, be worth even more than they cost originally because they are so scarce and their original owner, if they are famous, can add desirability.
Wallets
Luxury wallets from brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci are made from high-quality materials and are often adorned with logos or other decorative details. These well-known and highly sought designer brands lend their prestige and have become status symbols, whether the item in question is a bag, wallet, or sunglasses.
Jewelry
One of the most expected and obvious luxury accessories is, of course, jewelry. Diamonds, pearls, and other precious stones are often used in luxury jewelry, including items like necklaces, rings, and earrings. Brands like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels are known for their luxury jewelry. such as their exceptional black diamond rings.
Sunglasses
Most people wear sunglasses of some kind or other, but designer sunglasses from brands like Prada, Ray-Ban, and Gucci are popular among the rich and famous and can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. These sunglasses can become status symbols that people use to show their class and wealth. For this reason, some of these brands also have less-expensive versions available that many middle-class people enjoy wearing. Even these cheaper designer sunglasses, however, are still more expensive than conventional brands.
Scarves
Luxury scarves made from materials like silk or cashmere can be a stylish and functional accessory, and brands like Burberry and Hermès are known for their high-quality scarves. Many women use lightweight scarves to accent their outfits, cover their hair, or as makeshift shawls as they can be very versatile. Scarves can also be used in the more traditional way to help keep their wearers warm in cold weather.
Belts
Luxury belts made from materials like leather or exotic skins can be a statement accessory, and brands like Gucci and Prada are known for their designer belts. Men wear designer belts with their slacks and pants, while women can wear them with specific fashions and outfits. Designer belts, like many of the items on this list, are often identified with large, eye-catching logos.
Shoes
Designer shoes from brands like Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, and Jimmy Choo are highly sought after and can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. These designers focus mainly on dress shoes such as heels and other fashion statements. On the other hand, Nike has several lines of very expensive and limited edition sneakers, such as their Air Jordan 11 “Jeter” shoe that commemorated Derek Jeter’s retirement. Only 5 of these sneakers were made and they are worth around $40,000 or more.
For collectors, the most desirable shoes are often those that were worn by athletes, especially in important or memorable games. For example, the signed Air Jordans that were worn by Micheal Jordan in the 1997 FBA finals (called the “flu game” because he was ill during the game) are valued at over $100,000.
Hats
Designer hats from brands like Chanel and Dior can be stylish accessories for both men and women and can range in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Designer hats come in all types and for all occasions, from bucket hats to casual ball caps to beanies for cold weather.
Large, floppy hats are somewhat of a status symbol for the wealthy, who have traditionally worn them to events such as horse racing and weddings. Today, these large elaborate hats are still seen at famous horse races such as the Kentucky Derby.
Gloves
Luxury gloves made from materials like leather or cashmere can be a practical and stylish accessory, and brands like Hermès and Gucci are known for their designer gloves. Designer gloves can be used to help keep people’s hands warm, but they can also be used purely as fashion statements. In the past, most upper-class people wore gloves regularly. Women wore white gloves to show that they didn’t do hard work- you could never do manual labor and keep your gloves white and pristine. Today, people still wear gloves on special occasions, such as to fancy dinner parties and balls.