Cardi B’s handbag collection just got considerably more extravagant. The 33-year-old Grammy-winning rapper showed off more than $187,000 worth of luxury designer bags in a new TikTok haul, revealing an eye-popping collection of Chanel, Hermès and Bottega Veneta purchases accumulated over roughly five weeks.
And this was not simply a parade of classic black handbags. Cardi’s newest additions ranged from a colorful Chanel Maxi Flap Bag to exotic Hermès minis and a delicate feather-covered purse she picked up in Italy. There was also a Bottega Veneta find from Paris, making the haul feel almost like a luxury shopping diary from her recent travels.
© Cardi B“Some of them are a little extravagant and some of them are a little calm,” Cardi told viewers as she introduced the collection.
Inside Cardi B’s $187K Chanel, Hermès and Bottega Veneta haul
Cardi kicked off the designer bag haul with an $8,500 Chanel Métiers d'art Maxi Flap Bag featuring a striking mix of yellow, black and red with gold-tone hardware. The rapper explained that she already owned a matching outfit, which she had purchased months earlier. But getting the coordinating handbag apparently required a little more patience.
Cardi revealed that she previously missed her chance to buy the bag after Jordyn Woods got to the last available one about 30 minutes before she did. This time around, Cardi finally secured the style for her collection.
© Splash News/The Grosby GroupNext came a black Chanel Maxi Flap Bag priced at approximately $9,300, a comparatively understated choice among the more dramatic pieces in her haul. “This is supposed to be my everyday bag,” Cardi explained.
Of course, an everyday Chanel bag still leaves room for another color. Cardi said she also wants the design in green.
Cardi B’s cheetah-print Chanel could be her fall favorite
One of the biggest statement pieces was a Chanel pony-hair cheetah-print flap bag.
The light beige and black purse features a bold animal print and gold chain strap. Reports put the bag’s price between roughly $15,955 and $20,000, depending on the source and valuation.
© Cardi BCardi appeared especially taken with the design and predicted it would become one of her favorite handbags for fall.
The choice also fits neatly into the maximalist side of Cardi B’s fashion identity. While she has plenty of classic luxury pieces, her handbag collection regularly includes unusual colors, textures, novelty designs, and oversized silhouettes.
A delicate Italian bag makes an appearance
Not everything in Cardi B’s luxury handbag haul came with a publicly reported five-figure price tag. The rapper also unveiled a white feathered purse purchased in Italy. She explained that she had already carried the delicate piece once but would probably save it for special occasions going forward because of its fragile construction.
The feather bag added another texture to a collection already packed with tweed, pony hair, leather and exotic skins.
© Cardi BCardi then moved on to Bottega Veneta, showing off a forest-green tweed Large Campana shoulder bag reportedly priced at around $6,700. She purchased the piece while in Paris.
Cardi B’s Hermès Birkin collection steals the show
Then came the Hermès bags.
Among the standout pieces was a pink alligator Mini Kelly estimated to be worth between $25,000 and $35,000. Cardi explained that she already owns a larger version and wanted the miniature style for her collection, too.
© Cardi BShe also unveiled a gray Hermès bag with suede detailing, adding another neutral option to the haul. But the biggest attention-grabber may have been the bright green Hermès Kelly in alligator, reportedly valued at $44,100.
© Cardi BBetween its vivid color, miniature proportions, and exotic material, the bag checks several boxes for a serious luxury handbag collector.
© Cardi BCardi B’s handbag collection keeps getting bigger
The latest haul is hardly Cardi B’s first display of her love for designer handbags.
Her collection has become a fashion story of its own over the years, particularly her extensive assortment of Hermès bags. She has also embraced Chanel pieces ranging from classic designs to oversized statement bags. Vogue previously highlighted the rapper carrying a massive metallic Chanel purse during a trip to Disneyland Paris, illustrating her preference for handbags that can become the focal point of an entire outfit.
At the end of the haul, Cardi thanked fans for watching and suggested that she could tackle her shoes, which is another particularly expensive corner of her closet.
