This $22 Kmart purchase is almost identical to a high-end bag—find out how to get it now!

If you’re searching for a designer-inspired bag for summer but don’t want to spend a fortune, then you’ll be pleased to hear about the latest find from Kmart.

An Australian fashion blogger, known as 'Kmart Insider' on social media, recently discovered what she believes to be the 'perfect dupe' of luxury brand Loewe’s handwoven basket bag for just $22.


Yes, you read that right! Kmart’s stunning Bella Tote Bag is almost identical to the Spanish designer brand’s style but comes with one key difference: the Kmart bag is made from polyurethane, a plastic material.


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Kmart’s Bella Tote Bag ($22) and Loewe’s Basket Bag ($910). Credit: Kmart and Loewe


Loewe’s Basket Bag is made from woven palm leaves and crafted from the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. The braiding technique used in the bag—called llata—originated from the region and is often used in baskets and bags.

According to their website, the Loewe bag has crafted calfskin top handles that can be adjusted and personalised with charms.


However, the luxury bag is priced at $910 a piece—a hefty amount for those who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Kmart’s dupe, on the other hand, only costs $22. And despite the differences, many were impressed with its 'incredibly chic' design, which comes in two colours—tan and white.

Many Kmart fans expressed their excitement on social media, with one saying: 'Wow! I thought it was a Loewe bag (for) a second. I need it.’

'So nice—love this,' wrote another.

A shopper commented: 'Don’t pay $910. Dupe for only $22.’

'So chic! Love it,' a fourth person remarked.


Kmart Insider’s discovery of the budget bag comes just weeks after shoppers noticed Kmart’s Maya Canvas Tote Bag—which only costs $20—looked similar to the $109.95 Marcs tote bag, sold exclusively at Myer and David Jones.

Similarly, other shoppers believed they had discovered an affordable alternative to French luxury label Chloé’s $1,700 tote bag with the budget find.

The three bags have similar features—including the natural-coloured canvas and the tan vertical details.


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Marc Jacobs Tote Bag ($109.95) and Kmart’s Maya Canvas Tote ($22). Credit: Marc Jacobs and Kmart


But they all come with very different price tags.

'I ran to Kmart to pick up the bag. How adorable is it? And for only $20, it’s an absolute steal,' one said.

'This is the latest drop of a designer dupe from Kmart—it’s a canvas tote bag, and it’s a dupe of a Marcs slash Chloe canvas bag,' said another.


'Love the bag, it feels really good too. It’s the perfect colour, and it was only $20. I feel it’s pretty detailed for Kmart, it’s just nice, it’s just a really nice bag,' said another.

Kmart shoppers were quick to jump at the chance to get their hands on the bag, with some urging shoppers to 'run' to their closest store after they noticed the bag was already sold out online.

Key Takeaways
  • Kmart shoppers have found an affordable alternative to Loewe’s handwoven Basket Bag, with Kmart's version costing only $22 compared to the Loewe bag, which costs $910.
  • Despite differences in material, many were impressed with Kmart’s 'incredibly chic' handbag.
  • This follows other instances of Kmart offering affordable alternatives to designer bags, such as the Maya canvas tote bag, which resembled a bag from Marcs, and a tote bag similar to one from French luxury label Chloé.
  • Customers have praised the affordable Kmart bags, noting their quality, size and suitability for summer use.

If you’re on the hunt for some affordable fashion this summer, then head to your local Kmart to grab these bags before it’s too late.

Have you spotted any of these bags, members? What do you think of their looks and prices? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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