Tempted by Label?
Fashion is a temptation
We want it all in our closets, especially those beauties with well know labels. But unfortunately – unless we are daughters of financial moguls – we can’t have everything! The common sense suggests to invest in one or two classics (remember how to invest in fashion?), and be more restrained when it comes to shopping for seasonal must-haves.
But there is a way to put our hand on the desired design without breaking the bank: we just have to open our eyes and look for affordable substitutes. Not counterfeit of course! Going for a fake goods is not an option, first of all because it’s illigal. Second – it proves bad taste. Period!
We figured out that every high-fashion piece have a twin option in low price, basically from the popular brand. So we did all that sniffing for you, and here are the results. Simple as that!
Handbags
Fabric Prada backpack (€850) vs. satin Zara backpack (€45,95 )
Miss Dior Promenade pouch (€1150 ) vs. Zara double look quilted mini crossbody bag (€25,95)
Fendi shoulder strap (£1690) vs. Zara mini city bag (€29,95)
Shoes
Aquazurra Fauna bootie 105 (€1095 ) vs. Zara beaded velvet ankle boots (€129)
Aquazurra The Heilbrunner Flat (€895) vs. Zara track sole leather ankle boots (€49,95)
Stuart Weitzman Lowland (€840) vs. Zara flat over-the-knee boots (€39,95)
Miu Miu Velvet and patent leather ballerinas (€550) vs. Zara leather ballet flats with straps and studs (€39,95)
Josefinas Thelma and Louise (€295) vs. Zara pompoms leather sneakers (€39,95)
Moon Boot Buzz faux fur-trimmed neoprene and faux leather snow boots (€294) vs. Zara lace-up ankle boots (€59,95)
Gucci Princetown leather slipper (€795) vs. Zara lined leather mules (€39,95)
Clothing
Fleur du Mal Silk Pajama Jumpsuit ($595) vs.Massimo Dutti suit blazer and trousers with piping detail (€149+ €69,95)
Burberry Regimental Technical Wool Cotton Jacket (€725) vs. Zara military blazer (€49,95)
Balmain Stretch cotton-piqué double-breasted mini dress (€2400) vs. Topshop ’80s Double Breasted Blazer (£65)
Chanel tweed skirt and jacket (very expensive!) vs. Zara metallic fabric blazer (€59,95)
Chanel tweed jacket (picey!) vs. Zara tweed jacket (€69,95)
Elisabetta Franchi black cocktail dress (€1049) vs. H&M Short sequined dress (€69,99)
