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PHOTOS: The Most Outrageously Expensive Fashion Items Of 2011

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Every year sees its share of jaw-droppingly expensive items, but 2011 yielded some seriously high-end offerings. While we wish we were toting the alligator backpack Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen created for The Row, we can't imagine ever dropping five figures on one. And though 24-karat-gold shoelaces would surely add panache to our favorite kicks, we'd rather spend $19,000 on, you know, around 27 pairs of Louboutins.

We've rounded up some of the priciest purchases of the past 12 months. Which do you think is the most outrageous?

Iconic dress, $4.6 million(01 of10)

Marilyn Monroe's billowy, white frock from "The Seven-Year Itch" sold for a hefty sum in June at an auction of memorabilia belonging to Debbie Reynolds.Photo: Getty

Bra, $2.5 million(02 of10)

Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr unveiled the 2011 Secret Fantasy Treasure Bra a few weeks before the brand's annual runway show.Photo: Getty

Fragrance Bottle: $1 million(03 of10)

DKNY partnered with jewelry designer Martin Katz to create this limited-edition bottle, which features 14 karat yellow and white gold, 183 yellow sapphires, 2,700 white diamonds and a 2.43-carat yellow canary diamond.

Handbag, $203,150(04 of10)

This Hermès Birkin set a world record when it was sold at a Texas auction last week.Photo: Heritage Auctions

Backpack, $39,000(05 of10)

The Row's alligator bag sold out not long after making its much-publicized debut in July. Photo: Courtesy of The Row

Kitten heels, $26,385(06 of10)

A shoe designed by Roger Vivier in 1962 for Iran's Princess Soraya was sold to representatives from the brand at an auction earlier this month.

Shoelace, $19,000(07 of10)

These 24-karat-gold laces, created by Colombia-based brand Mr. Kennedy, are "delivered by security and laced for you anywhere in the world." Photo: Mr-kennedy.com

Flip-Flops, $18,000(08 of10)

This summer, Chipkos introduced this colorful pair, hand-painted by L.A. artist David Palmer. But the sandals support a worthy cause. For every pair sold, 100,000 square feet of rainforest land will be protected. Photo: Courtesy of Chipkos

Designer bike, $14,000(09 of10)

Just in time for the holidays, Gucci has introduced two haute two-wheelers: one for $14,000, the other for $6,200.Photo: Courtesy of Gucci

Necktie, $8,500(10 of10)

Swiss scientists created these 24-karat-gold ties, each containing 8 grams of gold.

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