Nita Ambani flaunts a US$400,000 Hermès Neige Faubourg Birkin 20 handbag: the wife of Asia’s richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani was spotted toting the ultra-rare piece made from white matte alligator

Jul 14 , 2023

Nita Ambani owns an extremely rare and expensive Hermès Neige Faubourg Birkin 20. Photos: @nita.ambaniii/Instagram; Sotheby’s

Being the wife of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani certainly has its perks – so it’s no wonder Nita lives a life of luxury, from travelling in Rolls-Royces to her US$2 billion home, Antilia

Her wardrobe is just as lavish, with rare handbags like the Hermès Neige Faubourg Birkin 20 and the Himalaya Birkin, which Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham also own

Nita Ambani, the first lady of the Reliance Empire, could be considered the uncrowned queen of India – one who lives in the US$2 billion avant-garde Antilia skyscraper, zooms around town with a fleet of Rolls-Royces and travels in private jets.

From wearing Oscar de la Renta couture to casually sporting an expensive Patek Phillipe, she paints a picture of poise and wealth. The wife of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani – who’s worth US$99 billion according to Forbes – turns heads every time she steps out, whether it’s for a Mumbai Indians match (she is the owner of the IPL team) or a shopping spree in London.

Nita Ambani at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in a photo she posted on May 1. Photo: @nitamukeshambaniofficial/Instagram

Unlike her husband who wears a “modest” US$8,000 Rolex watch, the Reliance matriarch sashays around with a US$400,000 rare Hermès Neige Faubourg Birkin 20 white matt alligator handbag. She was spotted wearing the pricey piece at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

It’s no secret that Hermès Birkin bags are generally luxurious, and their exclusivity makes them incredibly sought-after. Yet, Ambani’s accessory is even rarer than your average Birkin. The Faubourg collection pays homage to Hermès’ flagship store located at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.

Nita Ambani carrying her rare Hermès Neige Faubourg Birkin 20 white matt alligator handbag. Photo: @nitamukeshambaniofficial/Instagram

In 2019, Hermès released the first Faubourg Birkins, capturing the architectural essence of the house’s iconic flagship. Nita Ambani’s snowy white version of the Faubourg Birkin was released in 2021, along with a Minuit (Midnight) version. The fine handbag emulates the grandeur of the store, featuring day and night colourations with matt alligator flaps atop a calfskin body.

The Hermès Neige Snow Faubourg Birkin is limited in quantity and sports one of the brand’s most unique designs. Photo: Hermès

Details like window frames, Epsom glass and a Sombrero leather base add to the allure and exclusivity of the Faubourg Birkin. The awnings on all Faubourg Birkins are done in the brand’s iconic colour: Orange H Swift.

The Palladium hardware on the bag also justifies the US$400,000 price tag in addition to the Hermès name. According to Sotheby’s, the Faubourg Birkin Bags are among the most expensive Birkin bags on the secondary market due to rarity and demand.