The most absurd (and expensive) products of luxury brands: from Balenciaga to Chanel The most absurd (and expensive) products of luxury brands: from Balenciaga to Chanel

Balenciaga goes from controversy to controversy as he reigns in the Olympus of fashion after having made ugly shoes ('ugly shoes' or 'chunky sneakers') the object of desire of the year. Her Triple S are already part of fashion history as they are the most sought-after shoes in recent years that are sold out every time they are replenished, despite the fact that they have a price of 700 euros. Although the latest news about the firm founded by the Spanish Cristóbal Balenciaga (now belongs to the Kering group) are not so positive.

Because she's been sued by an air freshener company called Little Tree over his latest creation: a pine tree-shaped keychain. An accessory that bears a strong resemblance to pine car air fresheners and that is precisely why this company has denounced the brand, since it believes that it has plagiarized its design and this imitation could confuse consumers.

The price of this keychain is 195 euros, a fairly high amount to be nothing more than a keychain. Although that is the secret of luxury: sell products at high prices thanks to its prestige, tradition and quality of its designs and garments. For this reason, the fame that these types of brands like Balenciaga have allows them to sell something as ordinary as a keyring for almost 200 euros.

But this firm is not the only one that sells this type of adornment products or accessories at prohibitive prices for many. Most firms in the luxury sector sell items that do not have a decisive function at dizzying prices.

As we said, Balenciaga is not alone. Most of the brands that compete in this segment have adornment products at crazy prices. One of them is Dior, the quintessential French 'maison' that has made Haute Couture its strong point. In his case, he also has products to snack customers as something as apparently useless as a mitzah. This name may not be familiar to many, but a mitzah is basically a ribbon to tie around the wrist. No more. Dior has several for sale made of silk that cost 160 euros.

Another product whose price can be considered too high for what is a bag strap for 1,250 euros. In this case, it is made of fabric adorned with medallions and leather details. What to say about the covers for the mobile -only for iPhone 7- that can reach 730 euros, since they are made of calfskin.

How could it be otherwise, Chanel, perhaps the most recognized and admired luxury brand in the world, has its accessory products. For example, the house founded by Coco Chanel has some camellias for sale to adorn clothes -as a brooch- that exceed 900 euros. They are also made of calfskin and silk.

In addition, a hair tie from the brand costs 330 euros and it also has its own keyring. Still at a higher price than Balenciaga. Because the keychain for the Chanel bag costs about 1,000 euros. It has the shape of a sailor, bears the unmistakable Chanel logo and is made of metal, glass pearls, rhinestones and resin.

Let us now turn to another French firm. Louis Vuitton, which began selling travel trunks and became world famous, has one of the most complete portfolios in the world of luxury. Clothing, bags, sunglasses, shoes, accessories, home decor, and even plush books. Among the strange objects that it sells is a spinning top that costs 160 euros, a stuffed animal in the shape of a bear for 450 euros or ornaments that are not very clear what function they have for the same figure.

For its part, in the Italian Versace we can find bath mats that go up to almost 300 euros, in Dolce & Gabbana some sequined tights for about 500 euros or in Saint Laurent a clip to carry the bills in the wallet that costs 145 euros. Products that can be considered rather whims only for the most privileged pockets.