M&S' 'fabulous' £35 crossbody bag looks 'just like' £737 Bottega Veneta version
Marks and Spencer is selling a crossbody bag that bears a striking resemblance to a designer version. The retailer is well known for its fashion ranges and there may be a new favourite in stock now.
The M&S Faux Leather Cross Body Bag, priced at £35, looks similar to one by designer brand Bottega Veneta - but for a fraction of the cost. The bag is currently only available in red, with the black and cream versions sold out online.
Marks and Spencer also stocks the £55 Straw Shoulder Bag, and the Faux Leather Woven Shoulder Strap for £45. The retailer also has the Faux Leather Woven Clutch Bag for £35.
Alternatively, shoppers looking for a different style could opt for the Next Tan Brown Leather Fringe Cross-Body Bag, priced at £35. New Look also has the Bright Red Quilted Faux Leather Mini Crossbody Bag for £21.99, while River Island stocks the £36 Cream Metal Handle Quilted Tote.
M&S' Faux Leather Cross Body Bag looks similar to the designer version, with matching woven designs and zip fastenings. They both also feature a lined main compartment and a secure slip pouch.
However, there are some differences between the two. The M&S version has a slightly thinner strap, while the designer version features flap closure that the cheaper option doesn't have.
The Marks and Spencer bag has proven popular online, with many shoppers praising it in their reviews. One person said: "Fabulous. Great bag."
A second wrote: "I love this little red bag which is just the right size to hold my essentials, and add a pop of colour to my outfits." A third added: "Stylish bag. Bought this in red and its gorgeous! Can't wait to use it."
However, some shoppers were slightly less impressed, with one saying: "I really loved the style of the bag but I didn't like the zip, it kept getting stuck when I tried to open & close it, I don't know if it was a faulty zip but it was a lot of money to just make do."
A second wrote: "Poor quality material and zip. Not worth the money."
Despite this, others continued to praise the bag. One person said: "Lovely little bag just big enough for my items. Looks good and not cheap. Value for money."
While the M&S Faux Leather Cross Body Bag is priced at £35, the Bottega Veneta Small Nappa Intrecciato Olimpia shoulder bag is currently priced at £737 on websites specialising in pre-owned items. This means shoppers could save around £702 by opting for the cheaper alternative.
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