MOLLY-MAE HAGUE took part in Vogue’s hugely popular In The Bag series last week, leaving fans clambering to find out more about her designer armpiece.
At an eye-watering £3,670, it’s no surprise that her Bottega Veneta Large Hop leather tote is a celebrity staple; fans of the brand include Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Megan McKenna and Sofia Richie.
Bottega Veneta Large Hop, £3,670 from Bottega Veneta
Molly-Mae gave fans an insight into the contents of her arm candy, from paracetamol and water wipes for her daughter Bambi to a Chanel cardholder and Tatcha Kissu, The Kissu Lip Mask.
However, it is the bag that captured fans’ attention, and it isn’t the first time the Bottega Veneta tote has caused a storm online.
But with a luxury price tag, shoppers have been searching for dupes of the bag.
Thankfully we’ve done the work for you, finding the Anthropologie Brigitte Woven Faux-Leather Satchel Bag to be a great imitation.
The Brigitte Woven Faux-Leather Satchel Bag by Melie Bianco: Oversized Edition, £135 from Anthropologie
Available in six different colours, including the chocolate shade similar to Molly-Mae’s as well as black, taupe, olive, green and wine, the satchel dupe is the larger version of the £88 Melie Bianco Larissa Woven Faux-Leather Shoulder Bag.
The £135 price tag already presents a major benefit at nearly 96% less than its Bottega Veneta counterpart.
As the two bags are visibly almost identical, it is arguably one of the best dupes on the market — but is the quality the same?
There are some key differences — mostly to do with the material, size and fastening.
Anthropologie’s Brigitte Woven Faux-Leather Satchel Bag is made of vegan leather, whereas the Bottega Veneta is made from calf leather.
While that means it’s not quite as luxurious, it might appeal more to animal lovers.
The Bottega Veneta has a magnetic fastening whereas the Anthropologie dupe opts for a zipper styling as well as a knotted handle.
There’s also an ever-so-slight size difference; Anthropologie’s bag measures 50cm x 30cm, while the Bottega Veneta tote comes in at 54cm x 24cm.
However, with over 400 reviews averaging 4.4 stars, shoppers are falling in love with the Anthropoligie satchel.
It’s big enough to carry all the essentials, can sleekly transform from a day-to-night bag and would look just as good at the bar as at the office.
One shopper wrote “The best bag! Love dressing this bag up or down for day and night. Need to get more in more colours!”
Melie Bianco Mini Brigitte Bag Charm, £38, Anthropologie
Another added: “Absolutely beautiful colour and the size is perfect for everything!”
The reviews range from ages 25-29 to 50-55 making the bag even more versatile and suitable for all ages and occasions.
The bag is also currently on sale for £85 in light yellow and dark green and there are other variations of the bag such as the Melie Bianco Brigitte Large Faux Leather Shoulder Bag and Melie Bianco Woven Shoulder Bag.
Find more in the Anthropologie sale here.
