I’m a fashion expert – where to buy the best designer dupes on the high street, including ‘Manolo’s’ in Mango
LOOKING for a simple and cheap way to make your wardrobe look expensive?
Clemmie Fieldsend has the answer with these high street designer doubles.
BLACK LOAFERS
BE they chunky, backless or classic, loafers are a staple footwear choice for most.
Gucci’s horsebit loafer hit stores in the Fifties – and they have been popular ever since.
They can be worn with jeans and trousers as well as frocks and skirts.
This copy from River Island has hardly any difference from the designer pair and will seamlessly fit into all wardrobes.
Striped jumper, £22, Tu at Sainsbury’s; trousers, £40, River Island
Dupe:
River Island, £25
Designer:
Gucci, £645
Save:
£620
WHITE STAR TRAINERS
LOVE them or hate them, Golden Goose’s “grubby” trainer gives everyday casual outfits an elevated status.
But this pair from M&S are the purse-friendly alternative that have fashion clout.
The dirty look comes for free too.
All you need to do is wear them a few times – because who would really want to pay for scuff marks?
Green quilted jacket, £32.50, F&F at Tesco; hooded sweatshirt, £22, Prettylittlething.com; jeans, £29.99, H&M
Dupe:
M&S, £49.50
Designer:
Golden Goose, £390
Save:
£340.50
PINK HEELS WITH BOWS
JIMMY Choo is one of the world’s biggest brands, with the average pair costing over £500.
But Boohoo’s Averly shoe gives you the same look for a lot less.
It is one of its most popular styles.
Pink dress, £22, Primark; bag, £35, Marks & Spencer
Dupe:
Boohoo.com, £38
Designer:
Jimmy Choo, £795
Save:
£757
TAN AND BLACK BALLET PUMPS
COCO Chanel created the popular “Ballerinas” in 1957 with contrast-coloured toes to make your foot look smaller and leg longer.
They have been a go-to for the likes of Grace Kelly and Kate Moss, and they’re back for this season.
For everyday wear they are a stylish alternative.
Save yourself £700 and get down to H&M for the Parisian must-have pumps.
Trench coat, £75, and navy culottes, £30, Next; white shirt, £25.99, Reserved
Dupe:
H&M, £17.99
Designer:
Chanel, £720
Save:
£702.01
BLUE SATIN HEELS
MANOLO Blahnik’s blue satin heels with statement buckles were made famous in the Sex And The City movie as Carrie’s wedding shoes.
They’re the shoe solution for a dressed up occasion but look just as stylish worn with your loose-fitting jeans.
While the heeled pumps are much coveted, Mango’s new dupe has as much wow factor – with a much lower cost.
Blazer, £30, Nastygal.com; metallic trousers, £89, Warehousefashion.com
SILVER SLINGBACK HEELS
PRADA’S signature logo shoe was the planet’s fourth-hottest product in 2022, said search platform Lyst, and is showing no signs of going away this year.
As well as metallics being a huge trend, silver slingbacks work with any outfit – jeans or dresses and everything in between.
Zara’s version are a steal at just £35.99 and will serve you through summer all the way up to party season in December.
Blazer, £145, aligne.co; dress, £25, boohoo.com; bag, £26, Topshop at asos.com
Dupe:
Zara, £35.99
Designer:
£890, Prada
Save:
£854.01