River Island’s £30 bag looks just like £1,400 Louis Vuitton version

The River Island piece makes the perfect summer accessory

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Léonie Benhamouche Senior Affiliates and What’s On Writer

12:59, 05 May 2025

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreRiver Island’s £30 bag looks just like £1,400 Louis Vuitton version(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)

Louis Vuitton’s small nano bags have proved very popular with fashion lovers of late. The speedy model is particularly well-liked, but comes with a hefty price tag of £1,420.

Luckily for fans of the designer brand, River Island has an alternative that looks just like the bestseller. And it costs a fraction of the price.

River Island’s Brown Cherry Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag is available for £30. Featuring the retailer monogram as well as a cherry print, it is adorned with a cherry charm.

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River Island’s Brown Cherry Mini Cross Body Bowler Bag fastens with a zip, and boasts grab handles plus a removable cross-body strap. The model also exists in black, blue denim and brown.

Alternatively, there’s the Kensington Boston Charm from Kurt Geiger. Retailing for £79, it’s crafted from leather alternative.

There is signature overstitch quilting across the exterior and two top handles. The front features an antiqued brass eagle head.

The cherry charm adds a nice touch to the piece(Image: River Island)

On the cheaper side, there’s the £16.49 Faux Leather Bowler Crossbody Bag from New Look. It’s available in black and cream, although the latter is currently out of stock,

Suspended from two rolled top handles with a detachable canvas strap, the compact shape is finished with fabric lining. It only has four reviews so far, but a five-star rating.

A very pleased shopper wrote: “It’s worth the price, it’s cute and the colour is spot on. The bag feels expensive.”

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