So, I saw this thing about “American Apparel Cities Bag Dupes” and I was like, “Wait, American Apparel? Are they even still, like, a thing?” I remember those bags! They were, like, *the* thing to carry your overpriced leggings in back in the day. Super basic, but iconic, ya know?
Anyway, finding a dupe for something that’s already kind of…retro…is a whole different game. It’s not like trying to find a Chanel bag dupe (which, BTW, I saw someone talking about those too and honestly, good luck finding one that doesn’t look like a cheap knockoff). This is more like finding a vintage tee, but without all the, uh, questionable stains.
Okay, so like, what *is* an American Apparel Cities bag dupe? It’s gotta be that simple canvas tote, right? With the name of some cool city slapped on it in a kinda blocky font? That’s the vibe. So, where do you find one?
Honestly, I’d probably hit up Etsy first. There are tons of small shops that make custom totes, so you could probably get one made with whatever city you want. Plus, you’d be supporting a small business, which is always a win! (And less ethically questionable than, um, *some* of those “dupe” sites that everyone’s always chatting about).
And like, don’t sleep on thrift stores! You might actually stumble upon a *real* American Apparel one. How crazy would that be? Talk about a throwback! Plus, it’s better for the environment, duh. You’re basically a sustainable fashion icon at that point.
