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Emily Sleight

River Island selling £33 dupe for a £1,700 Balenciaga bag

River Island is back with a dupe once again, and this time, it's Balenciaga.

The popular store is known for its array of affordable products that look very similar to luxurious designer versions. From Chanel heel dupes to Bottega Veneta sandals.

On the River Island website, the Gold Croc Embossed Mini Cross Body Bag is priced at £33 and features the exact same gold croc detail as the pricey £1,690 Balenciaga version. It features a detachable strap with zip fastening and a grab top handle.

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The Balenciaga bag is slightly different in terms of shape, but has the same gold shade with a croc design. Just like the River Island version, the bag has a detachable shoulder strap with a curved profile.

In terms of size, both bags are the same width at 19cm with the River Island bag measuring slightly larger in length height at 15cm. The Balenciaga bag is 11.5cm, so is smaller than the dupe version.

The River Island bag features the exact same gold croc design as the designer version (River Island)

Both bags can be carried over the shoulder or as a clutch bag with deep handles. In terms of colour, both still look very similar with the Balenciaga bag in a slightly deeper gold.

The River Island Balenciaga dupe can be purchased from River Island for £33 here. View the original Balenciaga bag here.

Similar bags to this include a Metallic Crocodile Embossed Square Bag from SHEIN.

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