River Island: Designer Dupes?

Hi Beauties,

Vicky here. Sorry, we have been a bit MIA at the moment. Truthfully, we have both been super busy graduating from university! Threat not though, we are both back and here to stay!

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Right, let's get to it...

Recently, I have found myself desiring the power of clothes more and more, most likely because I am a student with nothing left in my bank account but student debt. So it seems like designer labels, Fenty, Channel, Micheal Kors, Prada are off the table. Well, that is what I thought until I came across River Island.

Now I don't want to suggest that River Island is directly copying designer brands, however, I personally have felt as though they have heavily taken inspiration from certain brands and I AM LIVING FOR IT. Since a picture is worth a 1000 words, so below have a look for yourself...

Gucci 'gang' belt:

River Island belt: £14

https://www.riverisland.com/p/black-gold-tone-horseshoe-belt-724614

Gucci belt: £250

https://www.vinted.co.uk/women/belts/9835926-gucci-belt-womens

 Valentino Rock Stud sandals:

Valentino: £1130
https://www.selfridges.com/AU/en/cat/valentino-rockstud-90-leather-heeled-sandals_783-10004-5878060109/

River Island: £55

https://www.riverisland.com/p/white-studded-gladiator-block-heel-sandals-734256?t168=t168-search-plp

Versace versace versace bodysuit baby:

River Island bodysuit (on ASOS): £14

https://www.asos.com/river-island-petite/river-island-petite-cami-body-in-chain-print/prd/11553886?clr=blue-print&colourWayId=16338120&SearchQuery=river%20island%20chain%20bodysuit

Versace bodysuit: £803

https://www.fwrd.com/product-versace-printed-bodysuit-in-black-yellow/VSAC-WS26/

River Island shorts: 

(Unavailable now)

Versace shorts: £580

https://www.versace.com/international/en/women/clothing/pants-shorts/barocco-istante-shorts-a7008/A79043-A224593_A7008.html

Dolce 'bae' and Gabanna bikini:

Dolce and Gabanna: £112

https://www.yoox.com/pt/47243292VT/item#cod10=47243292VT&sizeId=&sizeName=

River Island bikini (on ASOS): £14

https://www.asos.com/river-island/river-island-high-leg-bikini-briefs-with-belt-in-floral-print/prd/11829386

When it comes to savings, simply buying the highstreet version could save you major $$$ and you will still as though you have walked straight off the catwalk!

Lots of love and happy shopping,

Hamptons x