Until recently, Kylie Jenner's favourite accessory was her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet. But now the beauty mogul has revealed a different type of arm candy – a collection of Hermes bags worth £1.7 million or more.
The 'Birkin Wall' Reveal
Ms Jenner, 28, who is thought to be worth £500 million, went on Instagram to unveil her 'Birkin Wall', shelves crammed with versions of the bags, named after the actress Jane Birkin. Dressed in a balconette bra, low-rise trousers and Louboutins, she posted images of herself in her walk-in wardrobe, writing: 'Can't a girl have fun?'
Extent of the Collection
Her hoard includes several sizes and types, with one thought to be worth £222,000. Even Victoria Beckham – who is rumoured to have 100 – looks parsimonious by comparison. The basic bag costs £10,000 or more, depending on size (special editions, of course, set you back far more), and is a favourite of Kate Moss and Dua Lipa.
Public Reaction
Opinion among Ms Jenner's 390 million Instagram followers was divided, with one posting: 'One row of those bags could end hunger on the east coast.' The animal rights group PETA posted: 'That Birkin wall is a graveyard.'
Investment Value
But her collection is more than a hobby – it's an investment. Now that she's flaunted it to the world, let's hope she's insured.
