River Island's £39 bag 'perfect' for work that is a 'dupe' of Michael Kors £390 version
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River Island's £39 bag 'perfect' for work that is a 'dupe' of Michael Kors £390 version

Jun 21, 2023

The bag is much cheaper than its designer counterpart and has plenty of room for a laptop

High-street brands are renowned for offering quality clothes at affordable prices. The likes of River Island also design great 'dupes' for designer products so Londoners can get catwalk looks for a fraction of the cost.

Their latest high-street shop to share their take on a handbag which is much cheaper than its designer counterpart. River Island's Black Jacquard Monogram Shopper Bag costs just £39.

Whereas, a very similar designer bag, Michael Kors' Jet Set Large Logo Chain Tote Bag was originally a whopping £390. It is now £105 in the summer sale.

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River Island's Bag is L30cm x W41cm x D14cm in dimensions, meaning it's big enough for a laptop - ideal for taking to the office. The Jacquard fabric and gold accents make it look expensive too.

There is a zip front pocket and a River Island monogram print. The bag itself has two grab-top handles and is big enough to sling over your shoulder or be handheld.

There is also a popper fastening for extra security and it comes in two colours, black and brown. Meanwhile, Michael Kors' offering is in black and a dark powder blush.

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The Michael Kors Bag is a much more pricey £390, making it ten times more expensive than the River Island version. The MK bag is, however, on offer currently for £105.

Subtly differences between the bags include a missing front zipper on the River Island version. The Michael Kors designer bag is also slightly more curved.

Which do you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

You can find the £39 River Island Black Jacquard Monogram Shopper Bag here, though the black colour is currently out of stock. Michael Kors Jet Set Large Logo Chain Tote Bag is £105 and can be found here.

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