New Look has caught the eye of many shoppers with a “gorgeous” crossbody bag that bears a striking resemblance to a luxury designer piece. Known for its trendy yet wallet-friendly attire, footwear, and accessories, the high street favourite is making waves with a standout item.
The Black Panelled Faux Leather Crossbody Bag from New Look looks like Gucci’s Jackie Notte Mini Bag, with both showcasing a similar silhouette, opulent gold-tone hardware, and an eye-catching link motif on the front.
Each bag is complemented by a chic gold chain strap, but while New Look opts for faux leather and a zip fastening, Gucci goes for genuine patent leather with a hook closure. Priced at just £14.99, currently reduced from £19.99, the New Look offering presents a staggering saving of approximately £2,815 compared to the Gucci bag’s £2,830 retail price online.
The product description from New Look reads: “Finish muted looks with the colour of the season thanks to this black crossbody bag. Panelled from high-shine faux leather, it’s detailed with gold-tone links at the front and fastens with a zip.”
The bag boasts a glossy leather-like finish, elegant gold detailing, and a practical crossbody chain strap. Inside, there’s a fabric lining, an internal slip pocket, and a secure top zip, reports the Mirror.
The bag has been receiving glowing reviews online, boasting an impressive overall rating of 4.6 stars. Among the positive feedback, one satisfied customer shared: “Love this bag. The colour is amazing and the gold strap and buckle on the front make it look expensive, just the right size for evening out.”
Another happy shopper wrote: “Really good bag getting loads of compliments” while a third praised: “Gorgeous Little Bag! Lovely little bag. Beautiful colour and just what I was looking for. Perfect for Christmas.”
Yet another review read: “Perfect zip cross body bag! Finally! A gorgeous burgundy bag with a zip! Perfect size bag to fit, phone and accessories and bonus it comes with a zip so it’s super secure! Very happy.”
However, not all feedback was entirely positive, with some customers highlighting areas for improvement. One person noted: “Nice little bag but smaller than expected and chain not long enough for me.”
Another commented: “Bought this bag in the sale. Did the job but, it does look and feel a bit cheap. So glad I didn’t pay full price.”
For those seeking alternatives, there are plenty of other styles available from various retailers. M&S offers the Faux Leather Sling Bag in three colours for £25, while Next carries the Leather Messenger Bag in black or brown for £38. If you’re ready for a spring wardrobe refresh, River Island features the beige straw basket scoop bag for £36.