I’m a bargain hunter and I saved £4.6k on posh buys thanks to Primark – I even nabbed a Celine dupe that’s £3k cheaper
IF you love designer labels but hate the hefty price tags, you’ve come to the right place.
Particularly if the thought of spending thousands of pounds on a handbag sends shivers down your spine, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
One savvy shopper has revealed how she saved an eye-watering £4,665 thanks to six handbag dupes from Primark.
So if you’re on a budget but don’t want to compromise on your style, then you’ve come to the right place.
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns shared her top six Primark with money saving community , as she explained: “If you can’t afford designer brands, Primark is my go-to for ‘inspired’ items that are a fraction of the price but give a similar look”.
First of all, Eilish was lucky enough to get her hands on a dupe for the influencer-favourite Celine Classique Triomphe Bag.
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Eilish said: “The Celine bag is a whopping £3,100, whereas Primark’s alternative is just £10.
“It’s a real bargain and comes in green, beige, black and brown”.
Not only this, but she also nabbed a bag inspired by the popular Marc Jacobs tote.
She added: “The Marc Jacobs Tote Bags are so handy as hand luggage or work bags.
“They’ll set you back £495 for the leather ones, but Primark’s alternative is just £12”.
Not only did she get the Marc Jacobs dupe bag in leather, but she also picked it up in denim too.
She explained: “The denim version of the famous Marc Jacobs Tote Bag will set you back £350.
“If you’re looking for something similar for less, Primark’s is just £12”.
If that wasn’t enough, Eilish also nabbed a bag that’s £710 cheaper than a posh designer version.
Eilish beamed: “The Black Baguette Bag with a gold buckle is a great alternative to the NEOUS Phoenix Bag.
“If you can’t afford the £720 price tag, Primark’s is just £10”.
Dupes are a fantastic way for fashion lovers to get a designer look for less
Tom Church, Co-founder of money saving community Latestdeals.co.uk
If that wasn’t enough, Eilish also got her hands on some cheaper alternatives to popular high-street bags too.
If you’re desperate to get your hands on the popular Uniqlo crossbody bag, but fancy saving yourself some cash, Primark has just what you need.
The fashion fan added: “The famous Uniqlo crossbody bags are just under £15 each, which is a great price.
“Primark has them beat though, with their £7 dupe”.
Primark's history
IT'S the chain that we all love - but do you actually know the history of Primark?
Primark first opened in 1969 as Pennies in Dublin, hoping to provide affordable fashion in Ireland.
A Primark store officially opened as Primark in 1974 in Derby.
The retailer now has 193 stores across the UK and 441 stores worldwide with a goal of running 530 stores by the end of 2026.
For a more high end high-street dupe, Eilish also got her hands on a bag that’s strikingly similar to the Cos Quilted bag.
The Primark lover continued: “The Cos Quilted Bag has been trending on TikTok recently, but for a polyester bag it’s pricey at £45.
“Primark has a really similar option for just £10”.
'SIMILAR STYLE FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE'
Stunned at her savings, Tom Church, Co-founder of money saving community added: “Dupes are a fantastic way for fashion lovers to get a designer look for less.
“Eilish has shown that on these six handbags alone you can save £4,664.
“It’s worth bearing in mind that dupes aren’t identical to the real thing. They’ll be made from different materials and have a slightly different design.
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“But, if you’re on a budget, they give a similar style for a fraction of the price”.
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