Founded in 1829, Delvaux is a luxury leather company with real vision. Founder Charles Delvaux originally sold only handsome steamer trunks (some of which can be found on eBay, much to the delight of collectors!). The success of this collection paved the way for a spate of other goods, such as luggage and travel boxes. At the turn of the 20th century, Delvaux finally added handbags to his range. The rest is history, and the company spent the next few decades making a name for itself around the world. All of the bags share strong attention to detail, and all are composed of exceptionally high quality European leathers. They even use salmon on some bags!

It would take days to glorify each and every Delvaux bag in existence, but the Tempete MM is a great starting point for dreamers and shoppers alike. This is the ultimate fantasy piece: a gloriously conceived handbag made of glossy alligator skin, with sparkling gold hardware added. The clip closure offers easy entrance, which is very important given the bag’s heft. One of the sturdiest and most solid purses out there, the Tempete MM is a standout that will never let you down. Available for $15,000 at Barneys.

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