TGIF, BABES. Who’s ready for the weekend? I’m in a #TreatYoSelf mindset FOSHO. Last night, J + I walked to a little ice cream shop near our house for dinner. Ice cream for dinner because we are ADULTS and we can do what we WANT. Ha! But really, sometimes ya just need a little treat yo’self moment to end the week amiright?? But even when ya wanna treat yo’self – ain’t nobody got the money to reaaaaally go hard all of the time. Meaning, designer duds. Today we’re talkin’ designer lookalikes on Amazon specifically.
But first, a disclaimer.
I’ve personally always been a designer lookalike fan. Namely because I lovelovelove the look of designer, but could just never afford it. In high school, my idea of a “designer bag” was hitting up Canal Street in New York City for the best lookalike Louis Vuitton – ha! Now as an adult, I’m SO down for saving up for key designer purchases (hence, hit the goal, get the Gucci). But I fully understand + appreciate wanting to look the part without paying for it, so welcome designer lookalikes on Amazon!
But first, a disclaimer. Not all designer lookalikes are created equal.
As in, some can be illegal. There can be a fine line between a lookalike, or a counterfeit or fake piece. I am def no expert (because I ain’t a lawyer), but from my understanding, the difference is this: A lookalike is just that – it looks like something designer. It might be similar in quality – the same quality leather or suede, etc – and similar in actual build or design. But it’s not calling itself the real deal. It’s not saying, “Hey, I’m Gucci and I’m only $50 instead of $500!” Like…LOL NO. A fake or potentially counterfeit piece is trying to be the designer, typically with the same exact branding, and is calling itself that at just a much lower price. The fine line comes in in how close branding can be before it’s considered copying. There are suuuuuuper strict qualifiers for luxury branding. Tiffany’s, for example, literally owns the color “Tiffany Blue.” Another jewelry company could come out and create similar pieces, and so long as their blue isn’t that same exact shade…they’d probably be legally fine. Shady? Probably. But illegal? Not necessarily.
Similarly, with designer lookalikes, something like a belt buckle being a different size or something being a different color may be enough differentiation. I’ve seen designer lookalikes get flack in the past for “ripping” off of luxury brands. But fashion in general…is a lot of ripping off of other brands and designs. Think about anything that starts trending – how many different super similar variations end up popping up at different price points all over the web that season? It’s kinda cray cray to think about it and not necessarily “fair” for the original designer, but I think part of the picture is just it being how the industry works!
SO. Designer lookalikes on Amazon. I’ve heard that if it’s on Amazon, it supposedly passed certain qualifiers and isn’t considered “bad.” So unless you see someone saying “Gucci bag for $50!“, it’s a legit lookalike and not anything shady. On the left here are the designer lookalikes, and on the right are the real deal so that you can compare and see how I did! 😉 Everything is categorized below by piece (I put them in left-to-right, top-to-bottom order to hopefully be as easy as possible for ya!), with the real deal followed by the lookalike on Amazon, so you can shop whichever you’d prefer!
Also, if you’re on the hunt for other looks-for-less options…
Look for less: Louis Vuitton Damier Bags
THE BEST DESIGNER LOOKALIKES ON AMAZON
Valentino Rockstud flip flop
Designer: $420
On Amazon: Under $25
Cult Gaia bag
Designer: $118
On Amazon: Under $40
Mine is the Amazon lookalike!
Nordstrom BP bow mule
Designer: $70
On Amazon: Under $40
Monica Vinader bracelet
Designer: $195
On Amazon: Under $10
Karen Walker sunglasses
Designer: $220
On Amazon: Around $14
Mine are an Amazon lookalike!
Louis Vuitton backpack
Designer: $1850
On Amazon: Under $30
Mine is the Amazon lookalike!
Gucci mules
Designer: $820
On Amazon: Under $25
Gucci belt
Designer (black): $395
Designer (brown): $350
On Amazon (this is where I got mine from!): Under $16
On Amazon (2pc set with black + brown): Under $22
On Amazon: Under $15
Mine is an Amazon lookalike!
Stuart Weitzman Lowland boot
Designer: $950
On Amazon: Under $35
Spanx faux leather leggings
Designer: $98
On Amazon (Retro Gong): Under $50
On Amazon (Colorfulkoala): Under $30
Mine are the Retrogong brand on Amazon!
Yves Saint Laurent Sac de Jour bag
Designer: $2990
On Amazon: Under $30
Golden Goose sneakers
Designer: $530
On Amazon: Under $70
Valentino Rockstud heel
Designer: $1070
On Amazon: Under $60
DSW: Under $50
Mine are the Amazon lookalikes – and I have legit FOOLED folks with these. They look *exactly* like the real deal and are made so stinkin’ well…I know girls who have the actual Valentino Rockstuds AND the lookalikes and say they are the same quality!
Bottega sunglasses
Designer: $440
On Amazon: Under $16
Other lookalikes not pictured above…
Karen walker sunglasses
Designer: $175
On Amazon: Under $14
UGG Ultra Classic Mini boot
Designer: $140
On Amazon: Under $40
Sezane bucket bag
Designer: $320
On Amazon: Under $20
Valentino Rockstud gladiator sandal
Designer: $1050
On Amazon: Under $40
DSW: Under $50
Mine are Amazon lookalikes!
What are your favorite designer lookalikes on Amazon?
Do you already own any designer lookalikes? For what pieces do you prefer designer lookalikes versus the real deal?
And do you want more posts like this? Designer lookalikes from other places, of specific pieces, etc? Ask and ye shall receive! 😉
HAPPY WEEKENDING, FRIENDS.
