Best-selling shoulder bag that looks like Hermes for £21k less is back in stock
Want the designer look without spending a fortune? There's a best-selling handbag that looks just like the iconic Hermes Berkin bag but without the £22k price tag
While we all may crave the luxury look when it comes to our accessories, price tags between £22k and £32k are outside of the average budget - yes you read that right. The celebrity-loved and iconic statement piece, the Hermes Berkin bag, is currently selling for around £23,950, with other colours and measurements retailing for higher price points like £32,750 - costs which are likely outside of most of our bank accounts (if that doesn't sound like an impossibel amount to you, we're jealous).
But, that doesn't mean you have to sacrafice the designer look, as there's a best-selling shoulder bag that boasts all the style, elegance and luxury of the classic Berkin, with a much more feasible price tag. Recently restocked after it flew off virtual shelves, DeMillier's The Hudson shoulder bag is the perfect piece to add to your collection if you want to exude those luxe vibes, without blowing the bank.
The Hudson is designed to last, making it the perfect investment piece to keep in your wardrobe for every occasion, for many seasons to come. Featuring an iconic belted strap and gold-plated lock akin to that of the Hermes bag, The Hudson offers both practicality and sophistication.
Versatile and spacious, the bag adapts effortlessly to everyday needs, with expandable side panels that adjust with stud fastenings to provide extra space, making it an ideal choice whether as your everday casual bag or your new go-to work bag, as it offers plenty of capacity to store all of your essentials and more.
Securely closed with a dog clip fastening, this bag promises to keep your belongings safe in style. Meanwhile, the two leather handle holders keep the top handles neatly together, so you don't have to worry about your items spilling out every time you pop the bag.
Complete with a top handle and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap for various styling options and ease of carrying, this sophisticated bag can be styled in hand, on the crook of the arm, or across the body. Earning more points than just it's timeless and chic look, The Hudson is ethically made from sustainably sourced, LWG gold-rated Italian leather, blending a luxury, classic style with contemporary refinement.
Retailing for £550, this bag comes in various colourways and designs to choose from - but I'd hurry, this gem has already sold-out once before, and you won't want to miss this chance again.
For alternative styles emulating Hermes' classic and chic look, check out Dune's Direct Tote Bag for £62.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Original 1984 Hermes Birkin bag belonging to the late Jane Birkin set to go under the hammer in Paris
Once the cherished accessory of the late Jane Birkin, The Original Birkin bag is set to be auctioned in Paris next month near the home of the late fashion muse. The legendary bag, designed by Hermes CEO Jean-Louis Dumas and made famous by British-French actress, Jane Birkin, who died in 2026 at the age of 76, has become arguably the world's most coveted and iconic fashion accessory since it was made in 1984. Despite fashionistas around the world lusting over the chic accessory, Jane herself only ever owned one Birkin bag, which she used as an 'old faithful' garment until she sold it to charity. Now worth tens of thousands of pounds, the first iteration of the Birkin Bag was scribbled down on the back of a travel sickness bag after a chance meeting between Dumas and Jane Birkin on a flight. Forty years later, auction house Sotheby's has announced the original black leather bag will lead its Fashion Icons sale on 10 July. The first ever of its kind, the historic accessory will be on public display at Sotheby's New York galleries from 6 - 12 June, before being moved to the Parisian auction in the city which was once Jane's home. Distinguished by seven unique design elements, the veneered bag, the first in a long ancestry of highly sought after Birkin accessories, was only exhibited publicly for the first time last autumn at Sotheby's Paris Galleries. Later displayed at at Sotheby's Maison in Hong Kong earlier this year, the purse drew in thousands of spectators from across the world, making it an accessory with legendary status. Aesthetically speaking, the satchel is fairly unremarkable in comparison to today's Birkin lines - with a large assortment of colours, patterns and styles now available to those willing to bear its six year waiting list - with a plain black leather design. Jane's initials are embossed onto the leather design, and the bag itself is covered in residue from stickers representing Unicef and Médecins du Monde. Unlike more modern versions, it also has a shoulder strap. Overall the bag is in a somewhat tattered state suggesting it was well-worn and 'loved' by its late owner. It's different to the first Birkin bags created by Hermès, which were 40cm, and then 35 cms in size, the Original Birkin a hybrid of those two sizes with width and height of a Birkin 35 with the depth of a Birkin 40. Other differences include the metal rings, which are closed on the Original and the hardware, which was first made of gilded brass before later being replaced by gold-plated hardware. The zips are also unique. When it was first created, Hermès still purchased its zips from the 'éclair' company, but this changed in the 1990s when the brand began a partnership with the Riri company, which to this day still manufactures all the zips for the Birkin bags. The bag's feet, or bottom studs, are smaller on the Original Birkin than those eventually used on modern models. Designed specially for Jane, who was never one to sport long painted nails, the Original also has a nail clipper hanging from a chain on the inside of the bag. Distinguished by seven unique design elements, the veneered bag, the first in a long ancestry of highly sought after Birkin accessories, was only exhibited publicly for the first time last autumn at Sotheby's Paris Galleries One of five Birkin bags gifted to Jane, she was known to hold the Original particularly close to her heart, always making sure to specify if she was carrying it over the others. The original 'It' bag - copies of which retailed for £1,500 (£4,800 in today's money) - lasted Jane for ten years. When a replacement was required, Jane sold it to an unnamed buyer at auction in 1994 to support the fight against Aids. Six years later it was back on the market, much to the delight of Catherine Benier, a collector of vintage Hermes and Chanel accessories and owner of Les Trois Marches de Catherine B, an exclusive Parisian vintage fashion boutique, who'd narrowly missed out on the bag previously. She previously described the moment she finally got her hands on the bag. Awestruck by what leather item she'd seen so many times wrapped in the arms of Jane , she said: 'I couldn't imagine that this marvellous object didn't belong to me.' At the time of purchase, the fashion enthusiast told MailOnline she felt 'indescribably joy' when the hammer fell. Refusing to disclose how much she'd paid for the honour of ownership - the figure thought to be well into six figures - Catherine said she would never use the handbag, nor would she part with it. She claimed that she had already received repeated requests to purchase it, including eyewatering sums from the likes of Rihanna and others. Despite having insisted she would never re-sell the bag, it would appear Catherine has changed her mind. The bag was first conceived by a chance encounter between Jean-Louis Dumas, the one-time president of Hermes and the Jane Birkin, when the contents of her straw bag spewed out on the plane they were both taking. 'I said, 'The day Hermes makes one with pockets, I will have that.' 'And he said, 'But I am Hermes, and I will put pockets in for you.' Jane sketched the bag she had in mind on a sick bag, handed it to her travelling companion - and the rest is history. Accompanied by her daughter Charlotte, Jane laid out her desires for the perfect bag, her main concern being capacity. She explained that she had previously found bags too small and often found herself carrying a large large wicker basket she had bought in Portugal in the late 1960s. Over the next four decades, the Hermes Birkin would become the most desired fashion accessory in the world, with waiting lists of up to six years for some styles — the 'Himalaya', made from albino Nile crocodile skin, is the most highly prized — with buyers willing to pay more than £300,000 to get their hands on one. As she recalled: 'When everything fell out of whatever bag I had, the man next to me said, 'You should have one with pockets.' Muse to the renowned fashion piece, Jane only ever had one Birkin at a time and would wear the item to the point of near-collapse. 'One is already quite enough,' she told Vogue in 2011. 'Any bag that's with me will take the same course as I will. It will take the same airplanes and will be squashed in the same way and will be used as a cushion in the airports.' The actress and singer kept her essentials — diary, phone, photographs of her three daughters and make-up — in her Birkin, but admitted she'd had to stop carrying 'that rather trivial piece of heavy luggage' in her latter years as it had contributed to her tendonitis. She also confessed to using the bag as an umbrella, sleeping on it at airports — even giving her cat free rein to play inside. Jane only ever owned — and subsequently sold — five Birkins, all in plain black leather and personalised with stickers, worry beads, keys, luggage tags, bracelets and even a miniature harmonica dangling from its handles. 'She was bohemian,' says Hermes expert Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home The Birkin and founder of smart fashion retailer Respoke. 'She didn't care very much about luxury goods.' Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, said: 'There is no doubt that the Original Birkin bag is a true one-of-a-kind — a singular piece of fashion history that has grown into a pop culture phenomenon that signals luxury in the most refined way possible.'
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Popular Glasgow brunch spot opens second location in city
La Casa del Caffe opened a new shop on Clarkston Road on Monday, June 2. The Italian food spot has added to their original location in Tollcross with a second opening in Cathcart. Bosses at the eatery say they will be serving up delicious coffee, 'next-level' Italian food, desserts, and 'good vibes'. A statement published to the café's Facebook page reads: 'Southside, the wait is over. La Casa del Caffe is officially opening on Monday, June 2. 'We're serving up delicious coffee, next-level Italian food, and vibes as good as the aesthetic, all to your neighbourhood. 'Get ready to sip, savour, and fall in love. See you soon.' READ NEXT: 'Hidden gem' cafe set to open two more Glasgow locations We previously reported that the café had teased the opening of two new locations in the Southside – one in Cathcart and another in Castlemilk. It is understood that the Castlemilk location will soon take shape on Dougrie Drive. The eatery has been described by fans as having a "stunning setting inside and amazing food'. La Casa del Caffe previously stated that the concept was born from a love of all things comforting: "Fresh coffee, cakes, bread, brunch, and hearty meals to enjoy with family, friends and loved ones."
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Street food champions Pasta a Mano take over Ffwrn Fishguard
Winners of the 2024 British Street Food Awards and last year's Welsh Street Food Award, Pasta a Mano will be coming to Ffwrn in Fishguard on Saturday, June 21. The St Dogmael's company was born following a work trip to Osteria Fratelli Pavesi in Piacenza. (Image: Street Food Circus) Founder Derw Robertson Jacobs first started of Pasta A Mano by selling fresh pasta kits to cook at home during the lockdown in 2020. Since then, Pasta A Mano has gone from strength to strength with its incredible Italian food. Its Car-Y-Mor crab linguine with mascarpone, lemon & Awen Organics agretti impressed the judges at the Welsh Street Food Awards, while its vongole with linguini, fresh cockles, heirloom tomatoes and toasted laver seaweed romped to victory at the British finals. (Image: Derw Robertson-Jacobs) Pasta a Mano's cacio e pepe – a macaroni dish with breadcrumbs, black pepper and pecorino is also very popular. The company is renowned for its use of fresh ingredients sourced locally. 'We take pride in celebrating local produce,' said Derw. 'A lot of people get ingredients from all over the country to make a specific dish, but we focus on getting everything from Pembrokeshire while cooking food that is unique to the area. (Image: Western Telegraph) 'It is a different way of approaching street food. We feel like we offer something completely unique by bringing a dish that celebrates Wales. Everything is made from fresh ingredients. 'Our food is very humble. It's basic and we make everything from scratch. "In Pembrokeshire, I have all these incredible producers on my doorstep - many of whom are now close friends - and all my ingredients come through these really supportive producer relationships. "I'm so proud to be able to showcase what our often-overlooked part of the world has to offer.' Ffwrn in Fishguard is the perfect location to showcase Pasta a Mano's delicious creations. (Image: Ffwrn) The unique and quirky Pembrokeshire restaurant, bar and music venue is located in the old St Mary's Church Hall building. The old hall is decorated with spring green murals capturing the beauty of Pembrokeshire's hedgerows painted by muralist and artist Sarah Pratt. (Image: Ffwrn) Candles, jam jar lights and pendants hand over an array of vintage tables, chairs and pews and the hall's old piano has been deconstructed and used as a room divider. Where the stage that saw countless Christmas plays used to sit is a huge wood fired pizza oven where pizzas and other delicacies are made in the evening. Owner Alice and her team are always ready with a warm welcome and a good glass of something at this unique and much-loved Pembrokeshire venue. (Image: Phil Blackmore/ Aberjazz) The Pasta a Mano pop up event is filling up fast and bookings are recommended. Go to linked above, to secure your space.
