'Beautiful' £25 New Look bag almost identical to £7k Hermes version

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New Look has introduced a bag that's turning heads for its striking similarity to a designer piece. The popular high street brand, known for its budget-friendly fashion and home items, might have just dropped a new favourite among shoppers.

The Black Leather-Look Top Handle Crossbody Bag echoes the design of a luxury Hermès style but comes at a much more wallet-friendly price. Fashion hunters can pick up New Look's offering for £24.99, whereas the Hermès Vintage Kelly 28 leather handbag sports a hefty £7,087 price tag when shopped online.

Both bags share a chic leather-look finish and a structured silhouette, complete with detachable crossbody straps and elegant gold-tone hardware, including a petite padlock. However, there are differences: the Hermès bag is a tad larger and crafted from genuine leather, while New Look's version is made with faux leather and boasts a more textured look with additional gold-tone detailing.

New Look describes their bag as: "Designed with an optional crossbody strap for versatile carrying, this compact top-handle bag is the go-to choice on busy days and weekends." Online, it enjoys a perfect five-star rating, without a single negative review in sight, reports the Mirror.

Praise for the bag includes one shopper's comment: "Obsessed- perfect size! The lock/clasp is magnetic and has a lip so it's easy to close. The colour is stunning!"

One reviewer raved: "Perfect colour, size, and style. This burgundy handbag is spot on for this season, the quality feels more than the cost. Its a solid shape, the strap is adjustable, I'll be using it without the strap, and that looks fabulous too. I'm delighted!"

Another happy customer said: "Beautiful and trendy little burgundy bag. The item is of good quality and the gold hardware gives it a nice finishing touch. The colour is a nice deep burgundy and it's great value for money.."

However, they noted that the size was smaller than expected, saying: "I would note that it is much smaller than expected and has limited capacity."

A different shopper commented: "Perfect colour for the winter season, looks lovely and adds colour to the darker winter outfits."

For comparison, the Hermès Vintage Kelly 28 leather handbag costs £7,087, while New Look's version is £24.99, offering a potential saving of around £7,062 for those who opt for the high street alternative.

Alternatively, if you're looking for a different style a number of retailers have options in stock. M&S has the White Stuff Leather Crossbody Bag for £49 and the Leather Phone Bag for £35, while River Island has the black embossed bowler mini cross body bag for £28 and the Red Feather Clutch Bag for £32. Next also has the burgundy Sling Cross-Body Bag for £20.