Mint Velvet has launched a studded suede bag to rival Alexa Chung’s £2.4k Nellcôte Valentino bag, and it’s perfect for spring and costs a fraction of the price
From loafers and jackets to slouchy shoulder bags, brown suede is the ultimate way to add some sophistication and trendiness to your outfit, as Alexa Chung proved with her latest purchase. The model shared a snap of herself holding the Valentino Garavani Nellcôte Suede Shopping Bag on Instagram, writing: “For those asking it’s my #NellcôteBag and it’s a beauty.”
Whilst Alexa’s bag is undeniably perfect for nailing this spring’s trending look, it also comes with a £2490 price tag, which is quite the splurge. However, we manage to track down the perfect lookalike thanks to Mint Velvet, with the Neutral Suede Studded Bag coming in at a much more affordable price.
READ MORE: Sophie Turner nails the biker boot trend in Alohas pair that rival £1.2k Chloe version
READ MORE: ‘This cosy lightweight fleece from Zara Tindall’s go-to brand is my favourite spring buy’
Costing £140, the Mint Velvet suede bag costs just 6% of the price of Alexa’s Valentino bag, making it a great alternative for shoppers wanting to get the look for less. Made from 100% real leather with a soft suede finish, it comes in a similar light tan colour with silver hardware decorating it.
Although Valentino’s bag has oversized circular studs placed just around the edges, the Neutral Suede Studded Bag has them carefully placed to add a more decorative pattern, with the silver studs running up the sides, handle and in a repeat pattern on the front.
The Mint Velvet suede bag also has a slightly more relaxed, slouchy structure compared to Alexa’s designer version, which is perfect for nailing the boho trend that’s taking over right now. It’s also roomy enough to fit plenty of essentials in, measuring 32cm in height whilst the width across the middle is 44cm.
You could just as easily carry it to the office as you could out for brunch or to an evening dinner date, with the relaxed silhouette making it less formal, whilst the brown suede and silver hardware stops it looking too casual. It also has a closure at the top which helps keep your belongings safe and sound.
If you want some slightly more subtle studding detail, this £139 ‘Cinzia Studded Shoulder’ Suedette Bag from Carvela is a lovely alternative. It’s made from faux suede and features a similar slouchy design, with much smaller gold studs placed around the seams.
Meanwhile if you want no hardware at all, this ASOS DESIGN Suede Tote Bag With Tubular Piping In Tan is a plain faux suede, with a slightly boxier, more structured shape. It’s also currently on sale down from £58 to £43.50.