Honestly, it kinda is, kinda isn’t. See, nobody’s gonna mistake a Kate Spade for a real Chanel if they actually, like, *know* Chanel. But! The *vibe*? Sometimes, yes. It’s all about the details, right?
I mean, that “Bags Similar To Hermes Birkin” article mentioning the Kate Spade Evelyn Quilted Small Shoulder Crossbody? They’re not wrong. That twist lock clasp? Definite Chanel-esque feels. Plus, quilted leather? Come on, we’re getting close. Kate Spade’s Emelyn bag also gets a shoutout as quilted and “smooth cow quilted leather that is soft and supple to the touch.” Sounds pretty luxe for a steal, yeah? (Although, let’s be real, “supple” is doing some heavy lifting there, probably).
Then you got those “Prada bag dupes” list that somehow includes a Kate Spade and Tory Burch. This is where things get weird. Are they REALLY dupes? Not directly, but maybe in the sense of “I want a cute shoulder bag that looks kinda fancy without the four-figure price tag”.
And speaking of prices, somebody mentions Marc Jacobs too, saying that Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs are similar and affordable. This is true. But where do we draw the line of “dupe” and “designer”?
Okay, let’s throw DHgate into the mix. The article mentions that you can find Chanel dupes on DHgate, but not all sellers are reliable. But if you’re brave (or foolish!), you might find something. I’ve heard horror stories (and maybe a *few* success stories), so shop with caution. Like, *seriously* cautious. And maybe have a magnifying glass ready to inspect the stitching.
And I saw mention of “Kate spade Carey trunk crossbody , Chanel top handle vanity, Kate spade bangles bracelets, Kate spade card holder. Kate spade vanity bag”. I think this is just someone listing things they want to buy, LOL. But I get it. The aspiration is real.
