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If you’re like this shopaholic, er… I mean, shopping writer, chances are you spend a lot of moments (more than you’d like to admit) daydreaming about new purchases you want to make. One item that has been at the top of my list is the Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag. I’ve been thinking about this purse nonstop. Ever since I saw a photo of Bella Hadid strutting down the street with one on her arm, I knew I had to have it — plus, its size seems big enough to hold my laptop, making it a practical yet stylish work bag. The only problem? It costs dang-near $500! In the world of designer handbags, that’s not crazy expensive, but it’s also not cheap either, and in these times, that’s a lot of money to spend in one go. Which is why this Banana Republic Factory dupe has entered the chat.
While out at the mall over the weekend (I’m telling you, I’m always shopping!) I came across a woman who was carrying what I thought to be the Coach Brooklyn 39 bag. Standing just a couple of feet away, I would’ve sworn it was the bag of my current dreams, but it wasn’t until I approached her to ask about the purse that she told me it was a tote from Banana Republic Factory. I was in complete shock by how similar the styles were, so I immediately looked it up after our conversation to see if I could get my hands on one, and because we’re friends, of course, I had to share it with you, too.
Vegan Leather Slouchy Tote
The Vegan Leather Slouchy Tote is dang-near identical to the viral Coach bag. Both purses have a massive, hobo-style silhouette with a large opening that’s perfect for this time of year. The only major difference is that one has the Coach logo, and the other doesn’t. Not to mention one is just $53 this weekend, while the other one is… well, we know how much the other one is. The long handle makes throwing the bag over your shoulder or wearing it with a heavy winter coat a breeze. Plus, the huge compartment makes it easy to store everything you could possibly need in one bag. This tote can hold everything from a laptop or tablet to multiple notebooks and toiletry pouches.
Aside from it looking just like the Coach bag, the Slouchy Tote is also very well made. It’s constructed out of 100 percent vegan leather with impeccable stitching and hardware. It’s available in faux pebbled leather and comes in black, cream, and cognac. And this weekend it’s 58% off thanks to the Banana Republic Factory President’s Day sale. Over the next few days, almost everything site wide is 50% off with an extra 15% off at checkout, making this bag just $53 when it’s all said and done.
Now, if you think this bag sounds way too good to be true, you don’t have to take my word for it (trust me, I won’t be offended), this baby has hundreds of rave reviews with plenty of shoppers that can’t get over how wonderful it is. Keep on reading to find out for yourself.
“Quiet luxury at its finest,” one shopper wrote. And we couldn’t agree more.
“The leather is so soft and comfortable to carry,” another shopper shared. “I’m so impressed by how much fits in here! It’s the perfect mix of cute and functional.”
Our third and final shopper said, “This purse looks and feels so expensive,” to start their review. “This purse is absolutely beautiful. This is a rich burgundy and maroon color blend, and the suede just takes it to another level of class and elegance. I love it”
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