New Look has impressed shoppers with a burgundy bag that bears an uncanny resemblance to a much more expensive designer version. The popular high street retailer, known for its affordable yet trendy offerings, may have struck gold once more with its Burgundy Leather-Look Weave Shoulder Bag, which looks remarkably similar to Bottega Veneta’s luxe creation.
While the New Look find can be snapped up for just £24.74, those wanting the lookalike Bottega Veneta Sardine Bermuda Bag would need to shell out a whopping £8,510 when buying online.
Both bags feature an elegant woven design and are styled as shoulder bags, complete with sophisticated gold hardware. However, there are differences: the New Look bag closes with a zip, whereas the designer bag features a hook closure.
Additionally, the materials set them apart – Bottega Veneta’s bag is crafted from genuine leather, while New Look offers a vegan-friendly alternative. The high street version is certified by The Vegan Society and is completely free from animal products.
The product description for the New Look bag states: “Switch up your accessories game with a standout style. This slouchy weave shoulder bag is shaped with a roomy interior that’ll keep your essentials effortlessly close to hand,” reports the Mirror.
Earning a stellar 4.8 rating, the bag has garnered numerous glowing reviews. One satisfied customer remarked: “The perfect everyday bag. Gorgeous bag. Beautiful colour great size for practicality.”
A second chimed in with praise, commenting: “So beautiful and looks way more expensive!”, while a third shared their enthusiasm, saying: “This is my new favourite bag! The perfect size and i love the weave effect.”
A fourth elated customer gushed: “Wow this bag is perfect. Amazing quality. Looking expensive.”
A fifth couldn’t hide their affection for the accessory, writing: “I love this bag so much. It’s perfect to add a touch of colour to my neutral wardrobe. I bought this for a city break recently and it was the perfect size, colour, shape for my trip and went with everything. The zip is very safe and secure also.”
Nonetheless, amid the compliments, one buyer suggested a tweak, stating: “Lovely bag just wish the zip was slightly wider to fit my work laptop in.”
Another added a small caveat that the product was “a bit smaller than it looks on the model”, though still found it a “nice colour.”
If the style catches your fancy, Public Desire offers a very similar alternative, The Blame Burgundy Woven PU Knot Detail Mini Grab Bag at £34.99, and PrettyLittleThing has the Burgundy Crescent Cross Body Bag for £24.
Elsewhere, New Look has another option in crescent shape – the Black Cross Body Bag set at £13.99. And for those looking for variety, Next provides the Sling Cross-Body Bag in an array of colours including black, blue, burgundy red, green, leopard, orange, or stone, priced at £20.