First off, let’s talk basket bags. Loewe’s basket bag is practically *the* summer accessory, right? Effortlessly chic, goes with everything, but… ouch, the price tag. Luckily, places like Hush are stepping up with lookalikes that are, like, seriously impressive. I saw one for £139! A far cry from the real deal, let me tell you. Mango’s also in the game, apparently, with a straw bag that’s giving major Loewe vibes. Can’t confirm firsthand if the quality is there, but hey, for that price, it’s worth a punt, innit?
And it’s not just basket bags, either. The Flamenco bag! Omg, that squishy leather goodness. I saw something about replica Flamencos made with “superb quality leather”. Hmmm. That sounds kinda sketchy, tbh. Like, is it *really* superb quality, or are they just saying that? Gotta be careful there, you don’t want a dupe that falls apart after one outing. But the idea of a well-made Flamenco dupe? I’m *so* down.
Then there’s the whole sunglasses thing. Loewe sunglasses are, predictably, ridiculously stylish. I can’t even begin to imagine how many dupes of them are out there on the market right now. I remember seeing a list of 40 Loewe sunglasses “looks for less” somewhere. I’m not saying to go out and buy every single pair, but there’s bound to be a solid dupe in there somewhere.
Okay, so here’s my two cents, and it might be a *little* controversial: Don’t be ashamed to rock a dupe! Especially if you’re saving up for something else, or you just can’t justify spending that much on a bag that you’ll probably spill coffee on anyway (guilty!). Just do your research, read reviews (especially the bad ones!), and try to find something that feels genuinely well-made.
But here’s the thing that really grinds my gears: trying to pass off a dupe as the real thing. That’s just… tacky. Own it! Say, “Yeah, it’s a dupe, and I love it!” Confidence is the best accessory, people.
