First off, Chloe bags are freakin’ gorgeous. That whole effortless, bohemian, slightly-too-expensive-for-my-budget vibe? I’m *here* for it. Seriously, that Penelope Medium Top Handle Bag? Ugh, *chef’s kiss*. But like, are we REALLY dropping almost a grand (or more!) on a BAG?! Maybe if I win the lottery…
That’s where the dupes come in, thank goodness.
Now, Kmart’s been making waves with their canvas totes. Apparently, Aussies are going bonkers for this $12 bag that’s being hailed as a “perfect” dupe for a Chloe Woody tote. Like, TWELVE bucks, people! TWELVE! I’m picturing a mad dash to Kmart as we speak. Is it *exactly* the same? Probably not. Will it give you that similar vibe? For $12, honey, it BETTER. I mean, even if it’s just kinda similar, who cares? You just saved, like, $888. You could buy SO MUCH coffee with that.
And it’s not just Kmart. Zara’s getting in on the action too, with a £29.99 handbag (that’s like, what, $40-ish?) being called a dupe of something way more expensive. The point is, the high street is delivering, y’all.
But here’s the thing, right? “Dupe” is a strong word. Sometimes it’s more about capturing the *essence* of a Chloe bag. The canvas, the leather trim, that whole casual-but-still-kinda-fancy thing. You can find canvas bags with leather details *everywhere* these days. You don’t *have* to buy something specifically labelled a “dupe” to get the look.
Honestly, I think the key is to look for a good quality canvas bag (sturdy canvas is a MUST), with some nice leather (or faux leather, whatever floats your boat) accents. It can be a tote, a crossbody, whatever. And if you’re feeling crafty, you could even DIY it! Buy a plain canvas bag and add some leather straps yourself. Boom. Instant Chloe-esque vibes.
Oh, and a word of warning: Don’t fall for the super-obvious fakes, okay? Those are just tacky. We’re going for inspired-by, not blatant knock-off. There is a HUGE difference.
