Mirror’s shopping writer Grace has been looking for a new work bag, and was surprised to find a £25 Mango tote that looks just like Longchamp’s iconic shopper bag
I was doing a bit of new season shopping the other day when I spotted a Mango tote bag that made me do a double-take. I had to go take a look at it because it was giving a designer bag without the designer price tag.
Longchamp’s Le Pliage bags are pretty iconic, known for their boxy tote shape, recycled canvas base and brown leather fastening but at £120, it’s not one I can just drop and buy without thinking about it a little. So when I saw the £25 price tag on Mango’s tote, it did make me think twice about my potential splurge.
Mango’s shopper bag with double handle has everything I’d been looking for in a bag: roomy shopper style, practical nylon finish, contrast straps and a zip to keep all my essentials secure.
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Available in two neutral colourways, one beige/brown version and one classic black, both of these colours will effortlessly fit into my current wardrobe and pair with pieces I already own.
And the best part is that the nylon fabric makes it ideal for unpredictable British weather when a downpour can be expected at any minute. With enough room to fit my laptop, water bottle and notepad, this handy shopper makes the perfect work bag. It’s also worth noting that this bag is 18 inches wide, easily spacious enough to fit larger laptops.
The only thing I would be wary of is that the straps are pretty thin, so I could see them breaking quite easily if the tote bag is overloaded with too much stuff.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a roomy work bag in a lighter colourway for the summer months, I love Topshop’s ruched nylon tote, £32, which has plenty of room, and is in a spring-ready off-white shade.
Source: Mirror
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