I’m a college student on a budget through and through, but just because I may not have the cash in my wallet for the latest designer pieces doesn’t mean I don’t love the look. Luckily, I can rely on alternatives from Amazon, and so can you. When I’m eyeing a designer piece, I usually head over to Pinterest to search up the specific item and use the product pin feature to find similar pieces. If all else fails, I head over to my favorite influencer’s Amazon Storefront or browse Amazon myself for alternative pieces to designer looks I love.
It seems like luxury consumers are getting younger day by day. I don’t know about you, but the influencers on my FYP are skipping their awkward fashion phase and fast-forwarding to looking clean and put together. Some of us — I’m talking about me, mostly — were not as stylish in our teen years.
Luxury brands like Marc Jacobs and Dior are powering their brands with digital marketing to reel in younger consumers, and it’s definitely working. If Heaven by Marc Jacobs existed when I was in high school, I would’ve gladly given them everything in my wallet. Gen Z and millennials are the largest group of consumers when it comes to luxury goods. Luxury brands are becoming less exclusive, and Gen Z in particular is eating it up. Here are 10 designer alternatives from Amazon that’ll be there for you if you aren’t ready to put all your cash into one designer piece.
- Pearl Necklace with Saturn Charm
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Vivienne Westwood’s Mini Bas Relief Pearl Choker ($240) took over TikTok in 2021. Fitone offers a similar pearly necklace with the sparkly saturn charm ($14). This is a beautiful jewelry piece for special occasions like formals, weddings, and date nights.
- Woven Handbag
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JYG has a similar faux leather woven bag or hobo bag ($48) to Bottega Veneta’s TikTok viral Mini Jodie bag ($2,650). My jaw dropped from the price difference.
- Key Pouch
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Rauder’s Luxury Zip KeyChain Pouch ($18) has a mini and sleek design, just like Louis Vuitton’s Key Pouch ($325).
- Kitten Heels
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Hit a night on the town with your besties in a cute pair of kitten heels. PiePieBuy’s Kitten Square Open Toe Heel Dressy Sandals ($46) are a great alternative to Miu Miu’s Satin Slingback Pumps ($1,270).
- Saddle Bag
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Saddle bags are so horse girl coded, and I’m here for it. The Purfanree Saddle Shoulder Bag ($29) has a similar shape to Christian Dior’s Calfskin Mini Saddle Bag ($2,400).
- Rectangle Sunglasses
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Black sunglasses are always a serve. These Verfimaci Rectangle Sunglasses ($12) are the perfect alternative to Prada’s Symbole Sunglasses ($520).
- Leather Patent Platform Pumps
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Strut in these platform pumps from Steven Madden ($97) if you’re looking for an alternative to Christian Louboutin’s Movidastrap 130mm Pumps ($1,095).
- Canvas Tote Bag
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Carry your laptop and books in a spacious tote bag. Trade in Marc Jacobs’ The Large Tote Bag ($225) for JQWSVE’s Canvas Tote Bag ($38).
- Black Belt
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Add a cute belt accessory to your outfit. Earnda’s Soft Faux Leather Belt ($15) is a great alternative to Gucci’s Leather Belt with Double G Buckle ($420).
- Studded Purse
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Add some edge to your look with Generic’s Studded Chain Bag ($18), which is similar to Valentino’s Small Rockstud Grainy Calfskin Crossbody Bag ($1,850).
