SHOPPERS are going wild for the newest Longchamp dupes that look almost identical to the real thing.
So if you want designer style without having to empty your purse, you’ve come to the right place.
Luckily for you, Home Bargains has got you covered with their latest handbag drop – but you’ll need to move fast if you want to nab yourself this viral buy.
Thanks to the much-loved chain, you’ll no longer need to break the bank and splash £125 on the Longchamp Le Pliage Original Large Shoulder Bag.
Instead, you’ll be able to look stylish whilst staying on a budget.
Home Bargains has just released two new Longchamp bag dupes that are priced at just £6 each – yes, you heard that correctly.
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With these affordable finds, you’ll be able to add a touch of glamour to your outfit, whether that’s for heading to work, going shopping or nipping out for lunch with the girls.
And the best part? This dupe will save you a jaw-dropping £119 compared to the real deal, so if your purse is feeling tighter than ever, this is a great one for you.
The retailer took to social media to give shoppers a close-up look at the new-in affordable bags, leaving many totally stunned.
Alongside snaps of the gorgeous accessories which were recently shared on Instagram, the chain simply penned: “Designer style without the designer price tag.”
The Originals Foldable Tote Bag looks strikingly similar to the iconic Longchamp bag we all know and love, and it’s available in two trendy colours – black and burgundy.
According to the online description, the handy handbag is a “chic and practical companion.”
It features “lightweight durable fabric and faux-leather handles.”
Not only this, but it folds down neatly for easy storage and has been described as “perfect for shopping or daily adventures.”
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So if you’ve been using the same bag for the last few years and fancy treating yourself, or if you need a last-minute Christmas gift for a fashionista, you’ll need to head down to your nearest Home Bargains store, and fast.
Instagram users were left beaming with the purse-friendly bags and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts.
Why you should always buy a dupe over designer…
Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend says it’s time fashion snobs stopped looking down their noses at affordable versions of designer buys.
Bargain US supermarket Walmart became a social media sensation when its £60 dupe of Hermès’ Birkin bag, dubbed the Wirkin, went viral.
Influencer @styledbykristi gushed: “Eighty dollars (£60), you can pretend that you got a Birkin. I mean, everyone will probably know it’s not, because who the hell has the money to spend on the real Birkin? Not me.”
Me neither. And why bother? I would never spend that on a designer bag (although if someone wants to buy one for me, that’s a different story).
Plus, if I splashed that much, I’d feel I was being ripped off…
We’ve all been told how the leading brands use the finest leather, thread, dyes and craftsmanship in the world.
But all that is inflated by fashion houses to create the desired illusion of exclusivity.
Just last year, Dior came under investigation for paying £44 to assemble a bag that sells for £2,000.
So while you might think you are paying for top-level craftsmanship carried out by a true artisan, chances are the poorly paid workers are not seeing any of your hard-earned cash.
Dupes — not to be mistaken for knock-offs that copy everything from the logo to the inside label — are a more practical and all-round sensible way to go.
I bought my first when I was 18. It lasted me four years and only broke after I wore it in the shower.
And these days, British high streets have plenty of dupes. In the past three years, Marks & Spencer, H&M and Mango have all seen huge spikes in sales thanks to their canny copies. They use the same viral, must-have marketing tactics that pricey brands have.
Fashion folk will tell you that you are making an investment and buying a “heritage piece” and will turn their noses up at a high street equivalent. But we’ve been wearing looks inspired by catwalk designers for decades.
If we can buy a bag that’s the spitting image of the pricier version, but doesn’t mean you have to remortgage, why not?
One person said: “Runs to the shops.”
Another added: “Can you put them online please?”
A third commented: “I was in my Home Bargains today, a huge one, but none in there. Though at that price I’m not surprised.”
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