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Weird luxury goods: Balenciaga trash bags, Lamborghini strollers for India’s rich
Weird luxury goods: Balenciaga trash bags, Lamborghini strollers for India’s rich
A Balenciaga handbag made to look like a garbage bag sells for Rs 2.7 lakh, while a Lamborghini-branded stroller costs over Rs 1 lakh. Wealthy Indian shoppers are shifting from logo-heavy status…
The Story in Brief
A Balenciaga handbag made to look like a garbage bag sells for Rs 2.7 lakh, while a Lamborghini-branded stroller costs over Rs 1 lakh. Wealthy Indian shoppers are shifting from logo-heavy status symbols to rare, eccentric, and often impractical limited-edition products, according to luxury retailers and concierge services cited by livemint.com. The demand comes as India's ultra-high-net-worth population grows: Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026 counted 19,877 people with net worth over $30 million, projected to rise 27% by 2031. Brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior use limited drops to create scarcity, with some items selling out in minutes. Concierge firms charge 10-15% margins to source such products internationally.
The Indian Opinion
The rise of eccentric luxury items is often framed as mindless excess, but it reflects a rational response to market saturation. Brands are not just selling products; they are selling exclusivity and insider knowledge. The real test will be whether these deliberately odd objects retain any resale value when the next trend arrives. How many Rs 2.7 lakh garbage bags will still be sought after in five years?
Source: livemint.com
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