French designer launches a £35,000 handbag made from a METEORITE trends now

A French designer has launched a luxury handbag made from a real meteorite – at an out-of-this-world price. 

'Mini Meteorite Swipe Bag' is the creation of Paris fashion brand Coperni, and costs an astronomical 40,000 euros (£35,000).

The limited edition item has been crafted out of resin and moon rock that fell to Earth 55,000 years ago, found in 1968 in the south of France. 

Measuring nine inches from the top of the strap to the bottom, the design 'subtly combines archeology, design, and classical and primitive art', Coperni claims. 

The brand has already released a handbag made entirely from clear glass for $2,800 (£2,200), letting people see what's being carried inside. 

It's unclear how many units of the meteorite bag Coperni has for sale, but the brand warns that the item is non-refundable due to its 'bespoke nature'. 

Each unit sold 'will vary slightly' but will come with a certificate of authenticity, it adds. 

'Each piece is exclusively handmade, so the shape may vary slightly from the picture,' Coperni says on its website. 

'The meteorite will be individually sourced per each order and can come from various locations, depending on where the meteorite fell on Earth.'

Coperni's new creation got a mixed reception when it was shared to social media. 

One Instagram user called it 'iconic', while another called it a 'shopping bag for the Flintstones'. 

Another said it looked like 'the inside of my mom's old slippers'. 

Despite being made of rock, the bag weighs just 3.9lbs (1.8kg) – less than the average handbag. 

The rare moon rock has been crafted by hand in Italy and incorporated into the bag by the Italian factory Semar.