We’ve spotted a Dior-alternative tote bag for over £2k less from a little-known accessories brand loved by Kris Jenner and the Real Housewives, and it’s currently on sale
If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on a designer handbag without paying the hefty price tag, you’re in luck, as we’ve found a luxe-looking tote bag from a hidden gem brand, Lily & Bean.
Loved by TV icons like Kris Jenner, Paris Hilton, and even the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the British accessories brand has created a chic tote that gives serious Dior vibes, for more than £2,000 less. And the best part? It’s even on sale.
The bag in question is the Medium Lily Canvas in tropical beige. Normally priced at £145, it’s now £90, knocking almost £50 off the original price.
It’s the kind of handbag you can carry everywhere, whether you’re heading to brunch, the office, or a weekend getaway. Large enough to hold all your essentials yet lightweight and comfortable to carry, it combines style with practicality.
Inside, it is fully lined, and a zipped inner pocket provides secure storage for your must-haves, from your phone to your lipstick. Not to mention, it can be personalised with your initials.
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Its timeless silhouette, soft fawn body, and contrasting tan stripe and handles give it that designer look, but for thousands less. No wonder the tote bags are a favourite among the Real Housewives.
If you’re not after the medium size, both small and large sizes are available on sale.
Now that your handbag is sorted, if you’re after a watch to match, we’ve found a Abbott Lyon one that looks just like Cartier without the £8k+ price tag. The watch we’ve spotted is the Essence Gold Sunray 19 Watch from Abbott Lyon, which is priced at £149, making it roughly £7,851 less than the standard Panthère de Cartier watch.
Abbott Lyon’s Essence watch features a square pink champagne dial set against an 18k gold-plated five-link strap. Finished with Quartz Seiko movement, water resistance and a two-year quality guarantee, it’s a thoughtful gift for a loved one or yourself.Alternatively, the GV2 Milan Swiss Quartz Diamonds Silver Dial IPYG and Stainless Steel Watch is currently £189.75 down from £2,995. Similar to the Cartier watch and the Abbott Lyon, this is a mixed metals timepiece featuring a square face, but with a little extra galm from the diamonds around the dial.