Shoppers go wild for ‘stylish’ £19 bag being flogged on your local highstreet that looks like Bottega Veneta
TRENDSETTERS have made Bottega Veneta’s woven bags a must-have for autumn, but their price is sadly unaffordable for many of us.
Luckily, a high street retailer has released a dupe of one of their most popular styles for just £19.
Wayne Lineker’s daughter Tia sparked envy when she shared a snap from her visit to Abu Dhabi.
She looked effortlessly stylish wearing an oversized silk trouser set teamed with Bottega Veneta’s Arco large Intrecciato woven tote bag.
Many of her 568,000 Instagram followers begged to find out where her outfit was from.
“What a stunning outfit, one person said, while another asked, “Where is the bag from?”
“This bag [heart emoji],” a third chimed in.
Despite costing an eye-watering £2,240, Tia’s bag has since sold out on Selfridges’ website.
The spacious luxury item was made in Italy with an open-top design and leather detail.
Whether recreating Tia’s outfit on a budget or looking for a bag to take on a trip, fashionistas have spotted the perfect lookalike.
Next has described their Neutral Raffia Weave Shopper Bag as “a timeless classic” that’s “perfect for holidays” and completing everyday errands.
It could be mistaken for Bottega Veneta with its neutral colour and eye-catching black edging.
Priced at just £19, it’s spacious and made from durable material.
Delighted shoppers have given it a perfect 5-star rating.
Unsurprisingly, one customer penned a rave review about the budget-friendly bag.
“Love it. Stylish, easy to clean and a great size for all my essentials,” they wrote.
It isn’t the first time that a high-street retailer has sparked a rush to buy an item inspired by Bottega Veneta.
The luxury brand’s Intrecciato Shoulder Bag costs a staggering £3,760.
Jeans are a wardrobe staple for everyone, but do the supermarket brands compare to the iconic Levi's?
Fabulous‘ Deputy Fashion Editor, Abby McHale tested four styles and compared them , here’s her verdict…
“As a teenager, I lived in Topshop’s Joni skinny jeans and I got my first pair of Levi’s when I was in my early twenties.
But now, nearing 30, I love nothing more than supermarket jeans. They are great value and really comfortable. They also last well, which my £100 Levi’s didn’t (so much for them staying good for ever).
But while I am a convert to supermarket denim, how well do pairs compare with those at high-end, high street stores?
Here I compare a series of styles, from skinny and straight to cargo and wide leg, and give my verdict and ratings.
- Bleached Wide Leg, F&F at Tesco, £22.50 – 5/5
- Skinny, George at Asda, £17 – 3/5
- Cargo, M&S, £45 – 4/5
- Straight Leg, Tu at Sainsbury’s, £20 – 4/5
I knew there was a reason why I loved supermarket jeans so much and I don’t think this comparison test has changed that much. And with some of the styles, it is really hard to spot the difference.
Sainsbury’s Straight Leg jeans are a Levi’s dupe but cost £20 instead of £100!”
M&S helped to save style enthusiasts money with an almost identical woven bag priced at just £29.50.
A shopper described it as a “pure copy” of Bottega Veneta as they confessed to being surprised it didn’t immediately sell out.
“I can’t believe the fashionistas have not snapped all these up! Wow, the bag of the season!” they said.
“I was completely influenced when someone had picked up how closely it resembled a designer bag at a fraction of the cost!” another wrote.