YSL no! Save yourself $5K and grab this lookalike tote instead

As someone who spends their days with their hand on glass, drooling over bags behind locked cases, I know a designer bag worth buying when I see one.

One in particular I spend most of my time salivating over is the Saint Laurent Icare Quilted Leather Lambskin Tote, hand over heart, deep in prayer. So much so that even Pope Leo would be impressed by the reverie involved — even if it were over a French luxury.

The tote has an estimated retail value of nearly $5,000, so if you’re not ready to pull the trigger on it, don’t worry. Unlike a lot of bags, it’s a classic that will be around for a while.

In the meantime, there’s another, more affordable option that I suggest: the Free People Quilted Carryall Bag for a mere $78.

Free People Quilted Carryall Bag

I’m not telling you no to your dreams of buying the Saint Laurent, but if you’re not ready to say ‘I do,’ the Free People dupe is a great alternative, especially since it can withstand heavy-duty travel, hold your stinky gym clothes and look cute in the process. It has a zipper to keep everything safe from pickpockets, too, and comes in multiple colors.

Unlike the Saint Laurent bag, which is too delicate to hold a lot of weight and is prone to scratching because of its leather material, this alternative can easily handle whatever you stuff into it. You’ll get the same cool-girl charm at a much lower cost — and you won’t suffer a heart attack if your dog eats a piece of it.

Hurry, street chic awaits.

FREE PEOPLE $78.00

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This article was written by Emma Sutton-Williams, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter and resident fashionista. Emma is one of the best-dressed ladies in The Post’s office, and also known for finding an unbelievable deal on any one of her stylish outfits. Divulging on everything from designer launches, sales and dupes to the most-popular and most-underrated purse brands to luxurious silk pajama brands, Emma has cultivated an eye for style and an expertise for identifying the clothes and accessories worth your coin. At the same time, she proudly models the products she picks so you can see their fit and function first-hand. Emma has been creating shopping guides for The Post since 2024, and previously held bylines in Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Parents, InStyle, StyleCaster and more.

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