Handbags and hats made of mushroom leather could become the next luxury items for brands like Hermès

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Designer wallets made of mushroom leather
MycoWorks makes is Reishi leather with mycelium, which can produce mushrooms.

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The Birkin bag is not just the ultimate fashion symbol — it's one of the best luxury investments out there

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An Alligator birkin bag by Hermes in auction at the Christie's seasonal Handbag and Accessories Auction at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
An Alligator Birkin bag by Hermes in auction at the Christie's seasonal Handbag and Accessories Auction at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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The iconic Hermés Birkin handbag that costs north of $10,000 was conceived on an airplane sickness bag

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Jane Birkin sketched the first design of the Birkin handbag in 1981.

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A luxury buying spree is sending shares of companies like Gucci owner Kering and Hermes soaring

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Earn up to 6% cash back at multiple retail brands like Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy

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