The iconic Prada wicker handbag carried by Ellie Chadwick during her time in the Love Island villa has been sold at auction for £1,900. The winning bid came from an account linked to Gogglebox star Joe Baggs, who had previously expressed interest in the item on his Instagram Stories.
Auction Details
The eBay Live event, hosted by Olivia Attwood on July 16, featured pre-loved clothing and accessories worn by Love Island contestants from Series 13 and earlier seasons. Other lots included GANNI cowboy boots worn by Tasha Ghouri and a Jaded London dress worn by Angelista Gunda. While most items sold for around £100 or less, Ellie's Prada bag commanded a significantly higher price.
Previous Owner
Before Ellie showcased the bag in Series 13, it was also seen on Series 12 runner-up Shakira Khan. The bag became a viral sensation as Ellie was the only Islander to carry a handbag around the villa, leading to fan edits and widespread curiosity about its contents.
Contents Revealed
In a Beach Hut confession on Love Island: Unseen Bits, Ellie revealed what she kept in the bag: a hair clip, lip balm, and her lip combo. She noted, "Obviously you got to have your hair clip... Then lip balm... But there is a lot more in here, and it's really getting heavy."
Buyer Confirmation
The winning account bore the name of Gogglebox star Joe Baggs, who had shared on Instagram Stories that he was watching the auction. Olivia Attwood and her co-stars encouraged him to bid. As of now, Baggs has not publicly confirmed the purchase.
Love Island airs Sundays to Fridays at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
