Emily Atack's woven Dune handbag looks just like designer styles for a fraction of the price
Emily Atack is loving this chic woven handbag from Dune and it looks just like a high-end designer piece but comes without the hefty price tag
Emily Atack's latest Instagram post has given us some serious handbag envy. The actress posted a chocolate brown woven handbag to her story, and we were shocked to find out that it's not a designer piece. It actually is reasonably affordable and hails from Dune.
The exact one is the Deliberate Woven Shoulder Bag in Chocolate, and it retails for £129. It is pricier at over £100, but considering it looks as luxe as Bottega Veneta's woven handbags, which retail for well over £1k, we think it's a pretty good price.
The handbag has been crafted from hand-woven texture to ensure that premium feel instantly elevates any outfit. The classic shape feels timeless, but it's been given a fresh twist with this season's must-have colour, chocolate brown, so it's right on trend too.
When you're on the go, simply clip on the adjustable strap for easy, hands-free styling. Whether you're dressing it up or keeping it casual, this is one of those bags you'll keep in your wardrobe for years to come.
Emily styled the bag perfectly for spring by teaming it with some straight leg jeans, a simple black long-sleeve top, black kitten heels and a khaki trench coat.
A design feature that shoppers seem to enjoy the most is the practical size. One customer said: "It's the perfect size and so chic. Can fit so much without having that overstuffed look. I'm obsessed".
A second shopper added, "It can carry a lot of things. It looks classic, and at the same time, the closure makes it look unique. The chocolate colour goes with everything."
Something worth noting is that the bag is slightly more structured that the images give off. One shopper said: "Bag not as squishy as it looks in pics, a little more rigid tho that might fix over time".
If you're looking for a more structured bag, Anthropologie's Nola Woven Leather Bag, £148, is a great alternative. Next's Chocolate Brown Straw Shopper, £28, offers a more relaxed, beachy look.
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