So, the thing is, Celine – gorgeous, timeless, all that jazz. But the price tag? Yikes. Makes my credit card weep just *thinking* about it. That’s where the dupes come in, baby.
I’ve been doing some, uh, “research” (aka, scrolling through Amazon at 3 AM when I should be sleeping) and I’ve seen some seriously good-looking Celine-inspired scarves. I mean, we’re not talking *exact* replicas here, but the vibe? Totally there. Think cashmere-esque feels, minimalist designs, maybe a little logo action (but, y’know, *slightly* different so they don’t get sued, LOL).
And honestly, who cares if it’s not the real deal? As long as it looks good draped around your neck and keeps you warm on a chilly day, what’s the diff, really? I mean, no one’s gonna come up and, like, *analyze* your scarf fiber content, are they? (Okay, maybe *one* person would, but you can just tell them it’s vintage Celine and they’ll probably believe you).
I saw one on Amazon the other day that was like, $20. Twenty bucks! For something that looks vaguely like a Celine scarf! Steal, if you ask me. And honestly, sometimes those “designer inspired” labels are just a fancy way of saying “looks like the expensive thing but costs less.” Which, hello, that’s the whole point!
Speaking of, I also spotted some Celine-esque bag dupes while I was online (because one must coordinate, obvs). Apparently Primark has a dupe for the Celine Teen Classic that’s only £35! Thirty-five quid! I mean, I haven’t actually *seen* it in person, but if it’s anything like the pictures, it’s a total bargain. And, let’s be real, a bag is a bag. As long as it holds my phone, wallet, and emergency snacks, I’m good.
I guess what I’m saying is, don’t feel pressured to break the bank for designer stuff. There are SO many good dupes out there. And you can use the money you save to, like, buy even *more* dupes. Or, I dunno, pay your rent. Whatever.
