This list explores eight of the world's most expensive Hermes Birkin handbags, justifying the price tags accompanying them.

"In an era when virtually any product or experience is available on-demand for a price, the Birkin bag Hermes produced remains elusive because of company restrictions on the luxury item.

While there used to be a wait list, nowadays all you can do is hope to be important enough or spend enough to be offered a Birkin bag. And if you're offered one, don't expect to be able to choose ...