So, the Celine Triomphe. We *all* know the ones. That classic, understated chic that screams “I’ve got my life together… even if I don’t, *you’ll never know*!” But, like, £300+? Nah, I’m good. I’d rather spend that on a weekend getaway…or, let’s be real, a *lot* of Deliveroo.
I’ve seen a few bits kicking about online. Mango, apparently, are doing a pair for like £23. Twenty-three quid! That’s practically daylight robbery…in a good way, obviously. I haven’t actually *seen* them IRL, mind you, but the internet seems to think they’re pretty darn close. Worth a punt, right?
Then there’s the whole Amazon dupe scene. You gotta be careful there, though. Some of that stuff is proper dodgy. Like, the kind of quality that’ll fall apart after you’ve worn them twice. But, if you do a bit of digging, you can usually find something decent. Word to the wise: read the reviews! And maybe don’t expect them to last a lifetime.
One thing I’ve noticed is the metal framed ones…the “Triomphe Metal 01” style… those are *everywhere* at the moment. I reckon you could walk into any high street shop and find something vaguely similar. Maybe not *identical*, but close enough that no one will know the difference unless they’re, like, a hardcore Celine fanatic. And let’s be honest, are you really trying to impress hardcore Celine fanatics? Probably not.
Honestly, for me, the key is finding something that suits your face shape. I tried on a pair of Celine-esque oval ones the other day and looked like a goldfish. Not a good look. So, even if the dupe is *perfect*, if it doesn’t flatter you, it’s a no-go.
