Budget retailer Primark is selling a handbag that looks very similar to one sold by the designer brand Balenciaga - but for a fraction of the price - so I decided to visit Liverpool’s Primark to see it for myself.
With summer clothing arriving in shops and the colours being brighter and bolder than ever, I decided finding a bright coloured handbag to compliment these was needed. Primark has become known for its designer dupes in recent years, often selling alternative versions to high-end products for much less.
The handbag has attracted a lot of attention on social media since it was featured in a TikTok by @latestdeals recently and the video has received more than 237.5K views. The video shows ‘6 Primark Handbag Dupes You Need To Know About’.
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The Primark product description for the bag read: “This grab bag is a must-have this season. Fashioned with two handles, a faux croc leather texture and zipper fastening, this bag came just in time for brunchin’ season.
“What’s not to love? Style it with a satin top, killer heeled boots and our sequin skirts for an ‘out out’ look that we’re loving! Whether attending a dinner party or gifting it to someone special, this handbag won’t let you down! You’re spoilt for choice with three colourways to choose from!”
The handbag:
I headed to the accessory section in Primark and luckily they had the bag I was looking for. The handbag was also available in black but for me, it had to be the blue version that I went for.
The Primark Croc Mini Tote Bag features a similar design to the Balenciaga Hourglass crocodile-embossed shoulder bag. From the first look, the colours of the two bags are identical.
The verdict:
I couldn't believe the handbag was priced at £8 as the quality of the faux leather was amazing. The bag was also extremely sturdy which I loved as it wouldn't lose its shape.
The main apparent difference between the Primark bag and the Balenciaga version is that the Primark bag does not feature the metal ‘B’ symbol on the front but instead has a silver zip across the front of the bag.
The sizing of the bag is just big enough to fit in all essentials on a night out such as your phone, purse and bits of makeup. I fell in love with the colour of the bag, it would brighten up any neutral coloured outfit or would stand out with a brightly coloured outfit.
Overall, I was so impressed with the Primark handbag and I can't wait to use it. The Primark Croc Mini Tote Bag is priced at £8, while the Balenciaga version would set shoppers back £2,030. This means shoppers could save £2,022 if they opted for the Primark dupe.
While Primark doesn't offer an online shop, the retailer does have a website where shoppers can see its latest products and check if they're in stock before heading into stores to purchase them. The £8 bag is in stores now.
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