Prada paper clip. Images: Prada
PHOTOS – Social media baffled over R7.4k paper clip from Prada
‘It won’t hold your life together’ – Social media was abuzz with Prada’s 925 sterling silver engraved paper clip, which cost R7 400.
Prada paper clip. Images: Prada
The new price tag of the famous Prada paper clip has stunned the world. Despite being priced at $180 (R3300) in 2017, Prada’s famous paper clip is now selling for $400 (R7400).
The silver money clip is making headlines against its new price tag, which has ballooned to $400. The money clip has undoubtedly thrust the Italian luxury brand into the top trends.
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SOCIAL MEDIA BAFFLED OVER R7.4K PAPER CLIP FROM PRADA
Prada has redefined the ordinary clip with a sterling silver creation that perplexes many. The engraved money clip is made of 925 silver and measures 6.25 centimetres in length and 2.25 centimetres in width.
With its price tag, clients were convinced ‘it won’t hold your life together or be a lucky charm.’ One of its distinctive features from ordinary money clips is its engraved logo. The Italian luxury brand first released the product in 2017, selling it for $180. However, years later, it has gained a huge market value and is now selling at $400.
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Undoubtedly, the Prada paper clip has received much criticism on X, formerly Twitter, with many clients trolling the clip. Many were more than convinced that its intended market was millionaires and billionaires.
Maybe it can hold high-profile divorce papers or life-changing million-dollar deals together. Over the years, the Prada has hogged headlines with bizarre product price tags.
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No doubt, over the years, several luxury brands have leaned into their humorous side to create expensive versions of typically affordable items. Any publicity is good publicity.
In 2016, Christopher Kane started selling neon cable ties after using them as hairbands on the summer 2016 catwalk.
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