All the Rare Himalayan Bags in Marian Rivera’s Collection

The actress owns not just one, not even two, but nine jaw-dropping Himalayan bags!

All the Rare Himalayan Bags in Marian Rivera's CollectionPHOTO: Instagram/marianrivera

Suffice to say, Marian Rivera has a closet any style enthusiast would envy. And within the expansive walk-in closet of Preview’s Style Icon for 2023  lies the items the most devout fans have on their wishlist: the Himalayan bag.

Labeled as one of the “rarest” handbags the fashion world has to offer, the Himalayan was dubbed its name not because of its place of origin, but from its appearance. Crafted from the Nile crocodile hide, the bag’s exterior resembles snow-capped mountain peaks from the region.

The material has long been synonymous to rarity in handbags, and Marian is one of the lucky few who get to call not just one, not even two, but several pieces her own. Below, we take a look at the Himalayan bags she’s been spotted with.

The Rare Himalayan Bags That Marian Rivera Owns

1. Hermes Birkin

An Hermès Birkin is a rare find on its own, but with the Himalayan material, then it’s twice the elusiveness. Marian is one of the members of the exclusive roster of owners, which includes the likes of Jinkee Pacquiao and Heart Evangelista. The hard-to-get piece can cost buyers around 11 to 25 million—that is, if they can even spot one!

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Hermes Himalayan Birkin
Christie’s

Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 with Palladium Hardware, HKD 1,197,000 (approximately P8,990,212.14), HERMÈSchristies.com*

2. Louis Vuitton Petite Malle

Just a couple of days after flaunting her brand new Birkin purchase, the GMA star took to Instagram to flaunt another piece from her Himalayan collection: Louis Vuitton’s Petite Malle. With its gold hardware and rare hide, the trunk-like bag fetches for almost P1 million.

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Louis Vuitton petite malle himalayan
Emier

Petite Malle Niloticus Crocodile White GHW, P968,400, LOUIS VUITTONemier.com.au*

3. Louis Vuitton Capucines

Marian is a certified Capucines fan, so it’s no surprise that she has one in a Himalayan edition. The ultra-rare artisan-made bag has a price tag of around P935,000 on the secondhand market.

marian rivera himalayan bags louis vuitton capucines 
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Sotheby’s

White Matte Himalaya Crocodile Mini Capucines Silver Hardware and Twilly, $16,000 (approximately P935,039.86), LOUIS VUITTONsothebys.com*

4. Lady Dior Crocodile Himalaya

In an exclusive Designer Faves video with Preview, the primetime celeb also shared one of her most-loved pieces—the Lady Dior in Crocodile Himalaya, which features its plush square-shaped silhouette. A similar type of bag currently goes for P1.2 million.

Fun fact: In the same clip, she shared that she hopes to keep collecting bags rendered in the same material. By the looks of things, it’s going quite well!

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Lady dior himalayan
Christie’s

Maroquinerie White Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Lady Dior Bag with Silver and Crystal Hardware, $21,420 (approximately P1,251,784.61), DIORonlineonly.christies.com*

5. Fendi First

The GMA maven’s other tote of choice is the Fendi First, a modern piece distinguished by its oversized metal F clasp. To add a classic touch, Marian’s version comes in natural crocodile leather lined in soft nappa leather, which fetches a hefty price tag of P1.7 million.

 
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Fendi first himalayan
Fendi

Fendi First Small in Crocodile bag in shades of white, SGD 40,000 (approximately P1,766,906.46), FENDIfendi.com

6. Fendi Peekaboo

Fendi’s Peekaboo silhouette is made all the more iconic with its white crocodile variation, detailed by palladium-finish metalware and its classic twist. To have it in their personal collection, bag enthusiasts will have to shell out more than P1.7 million.

 
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Fendi Peekaboo himalayan
Fendi

Peekaboo ISeeU Petite White crocodile leather bag, A$ 46,900 (approximately P1,705,119.38), FENDIfendi.com

7. Bottega Veneta Knot

Understated with its rectangular shape, soft-rounded edges, and minimalist hardware, Bottega Veneta‘s Knot clutch makes the perfect accessory to any evening look. The Himalayan skin iteration, just like Marian’s, currently retails for about P1.2 million on the brand’s official website.

Marian Rivera with her Bottega Veneta knot bag
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bottega knot himalayan
Bottega Veneta

Knot – White / shade, €20,000 (approximately P1,206,460), BOTTEGA VENETAbottegaveneta.com

8. Delvaux Brillant

No purse embodies “quiet luxury” quite like Delvaux‘s crowd-favorite Brillant bag. Much like other coveted designer handbag silhouettes, the top handle also comes in an ultra-rare Himalayan skin version, which is priced at roughly P423,000 in the pre-loved market.

Marian Rivera with her Delvaxu Brillant himalayan
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Delvaxu Brillant himalayan
Versitair Collective

Brillant exotic leathers handbag, $7,242.28 (approximately P423,300.13), DELVAUXus.versitaire.com*

9. Moynat Gabrielle

Another top handle bag in her rotation is Moynat‘s iconic Gabrielle bag. A must-have among those in the know, the purse is actually quite difficult to come by. In fact, the exact purse owned by Marian is an incredibly rare piece. As of writing, the Moynat Gabrielle in Himalayan skin is currently unavailable online.

Marian Rivera with her Moynat Gabrielle Himalayan
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