$34,500Louis Vuitton's monogram canvas handbags have been coveted by fashionistas for more than a century. These days, the popular "speedy" and "mini pochette" styles are seen all over New York's Fifth Avenue and across Beverly Hills. But the French firm has also launched a number of limited-edition bags that are much harder to find.
Most recently, a waitlist has formed for the $34,500 crocodile Mini Girmaud. Worldwide, only about 15 of these bags will be made available - five of which will be sold in North America.
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