This £1,700 cult bag is having a major moment - I've found 7 high street alternatives from £38
The weather is warming up, and fashion influencers and tourists alike are gearing up for another Euro summer. The phrase was originally used to refer to non-Europeans (especially Americans and Australians) heading off on extended trips in the Mediterranean.
But, thanks to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it's now less of a travel term and more of an aspirational aesthetic. Think: morning strolls through cobblestone streets, afternoons sipping Aperol Spritzes on sun loungers and, of course, a carefully-curated wardrobe to match the vibe.
Fashion's most coveted item of the season? A crochet bag, preferably designer – and there's a wealthy selection to choose from. There's the £890 Summer Banana Tote from Chloé, the £1,760 Crochet Tote from Prada and don't even get us started on the incredible collection of baskets and raffia bags at Anya Hindmarch. But, the piece that's turning the most heads across southern Europe this summer is the £1,700 Crochet Tote from Miu Miu.
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The rainbow crochet accessories have become a cult favourite, with personal shoppers at Gab Waller, Threads and The Find Studio hitting sourcing records for the £1,100 Crochet Pouch, which is sold out online. The multicoloured shopper is still available to buy online, but sadly it's a little (read: a lot) more pricey than our budget. Luckily, there are some great alternatives on the high street that offer the colourful crochet look, without the designer price tag.
From a blue-and-green shopper at Mango to a pink-and-orange straw clutch at Next and a purple-and-brown carry-all basket at Bimba Y Lola, scroll down for our edit of the seven best affordable Miu Miu alternatives that you can just throw on with a linen shirt, some denim shorts and flip-flops on your summer holiday.
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