Louis Vuitton turned heads worldwide when it released a luxury handbag shaped like an airplane, priced at a jaw-dropping $39,000.
Designed by Virgil Abloh for the brand’s Fall/Winter 2021 menswear collection, the piece was never intended as practical luggage but as a bold artistic statement. The bag meticulously mimics a Boeing 747, complete with wings, engines, a tail, and crafted from premium monogram leather.
The outrageous price tag quickly went viral, especially after people discovered that the Louis Vuitton “plane bag” actually costs more than some real aircraft. As reported by various outlets, used single-engine planes can often be purchased on the resale market for under $40,000.
Beyond the shock value, the bag served as a provocative commentary on travel, wealth, status, and the extremes of luxury fashion. Despite its wildly impractical design, it became one of the most memorable and discussed creations from Abloh’s final collections.