Marks and Spencer shoppers are raving about a £45 "dream" bag which they claim is a dupe for a £400 designer version.
The high street retailer has previously been praised for its take on expensive products, offering customers alternatives for a fraction of the price. And now M&S are selling a gorgeous bag with lots of similarities to the Loewe cross body version for almost a tenth of the price compared to the high end Spanish brand.
The M&S Straw Striped Tote Bag is currently trending online, with 40 sales in two days and a number of reviews comparing it to the well-known designer. Customers have branded the tote a "good copy" to the expensive option, with the £45 purchase deemed the "to-die-for" bag, with a high end quality feel and finish, reports the Echo
One shopper compared the tote to two huge designers, writing: "This is a bag of dreams. I love this bag, it's giving Loewe/Jacquemus beach bag vibes."
Another shopper compared it to the distinct Leowe style, and said: "I ordered the tan version. It's a good quality bag with an inside secure pouch.
"I think for the price it could have had leather detailing but it looks expensive and stylish. Purchased as a dupe of the Loewe bag."
Another five star review read: "Absolutely love this bag, cute bag for the summer. The finish on the bag is very good, overall a good copy of a well-known high-end designer bag, but for a fraction of the price definitely a win-win situation. I prefer this design to last year’s model."
Available in three different colours, the bag is a perfect option for the warmer weather with a holiday feel provided by all three options - 'Pink Mix', 'White Mix' and 'Natural'.
The natural colour is proving the most popular option with it being the most similar to the Loewe version which would set you back £425.
The designed tote - The Basket Bag in Palmleaf and Calfskin - is handwoven with real leather 'calfskin' handles and its distinct branded logo.
But if are keen to make your money go a little further, you can get your hands on the Straw Striped Tote Bag in time for summer on the M&S website here.
Other 'dupe' items that have went down a treat from Marks in Spencer in the past include their Faux Leather Cross Body Bag, which went viral last year as customers hailed it to the "almost identical" £2,550 Celine crossbody.
The M&S Midnight Blossom fragrance, available for just £9.50, has been compared the designed scents such as Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium - costing as much as £100.
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