SLGs: Where The Hell Is The High Street Alternative?

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In a world of luxury goods, we are often in need of designer dupes to get ourselves stellar lookalikes for half the price. We’ve given our beginners a friendly guide, to starting your luxury SLG journey here. SLGs or Small Leather Goods, are the most cost-effective way to begin your luxury journey. Consequently, many luxury goods can run you into thousands of pounds, hence why claiming your purse is the sensible way to go. Moreover, a high street alternative of luxury SLGs is even better! Check out our suggestions below for the best high street alternatives on the market right now.

& OTHER STORIES

Alternative: Charm Mini Wallet

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& Other Stories (‘stories’) is not the most popular high street brand, but it does make up for its quality. For example, many bags from stories are made from 100% leather or made from sustainable materials. As a high street store, stories sell all the staples such as dresses and bottoms, thus if you are not very familiar, this mini wallet is a great SLG for you.

CALVIN KLEIN

Alternative: Makeup Bag

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Calvin Klein’s makeup bag is a perfect dupe for the Gucci GG Marmont Cosmetics Case. Set in soft black faux leather, vegans alike can scramble for this dupe. The best part about this cosmetics case is that Calvin Klein is a well-known brand with credibility, so you’ll feel trés chic when you carry this bag on the go.

H&M

Alternative: 4-Piece Set

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H&M is one of the most popular high street brands in all of Europe. This four-piece set was intentionally made to house a mobile phone, earphones, credit cards and keys. Furthermore, the multifunctional SLG sits around your neck, so you won’t have to hold your belongings. Set in imitation leather, this hands-free SLG is a great dupe for the popular mobile phone holders that sit around your neck.

MANGO

Alternative: Logo Cosmetic Bag

an image of a MANGO bag which is an alternative to luxury small leather goods.

This Mango cosmetics bag is another great dupe for the Gucci GG Marmont Case. Set in a sage colour, this cosmetics case is large enough for your everyday essentials and more. Additionally, if you treat it well it will last you years.

TED BAKER

Alternative: Love Heart Purse

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Afterwards, we have a purse from the well known high street brand Ted Baker. It is made for cards, cash, and coins, which makes the love heart purse a triple threat. On the whole, this purse is a great dupe for the Marc Jacobs X Peanuts snapshot compact wallet.

TOMMY HILFIGER

Alternative: Essential Zip-Around Wallet

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Tommy Hilfiger is known for its preppy style and premium price tag. This SLG is great for beginning your journey with the Tommy family. This zip-around wallet is an excellent multifunctional holder for your cards and cash. Moreover, it is so small that it fits perfectly in the bottom of any bag.

URBAN OUTFITTERS

Alternative: Patchwork Cardholder

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Next, we have a patchwork cardholder from Estella Bartlett sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Accordingly, cash and cards were at the forefront of Estella Bartlett’s patchwork cardholder. A far cry from cards and coins, which are featured in cardholders we are used to.

ZARA

Alternative: Cross Body Bag With Buckle Closure

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Finally, known for its ever-changing collection and runway style garments, Zara is a perfect store to shop for SLG dupes. Zara is the main feature of many fashion arsenals. The crossbody bag with buckle closure looks like leather and features gold detailing sewn into a black leather shoulder strap. Begin with this designer dupe from Zara, to get your head around the aesthetics of SLGs.

In conclusion, there are many places you can go to purchase an SLG. Small leather goods include purses, keychains, phone cases and wallets. You should always aim to purchase the best quality items for your buck, to get the longest wear out of your item. When you’re ready, be sure to look at our SLG list for luxury goods. That is the next step up in your SLG journey.

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