Listen, Jacquemus bags are *chef’s kiss*. The Le Chiquito? Iconic. The Bambino? Stunning. But let’s be real, dropping a small fortune on a tiny bag that can barely hold your lipstick and dignity? Nah, sis. I’m more of a “rent money” kinda girl, you know?
So, naturally, the hunt for a decent dupe begins. And that orange Bambino… the *large* one, as the description so helpfully points out… it’s like a beacon of sunshine in a world of beige. I NEED it. But I ain’t got Bambino money.
The thing with Jacquemus dupes is, it’s a minefield. You get some truly tragic attempts at replicating the aesthetic. Like, straight up plastic-y nightmares that scream “I’m trying too hard!” And nobody wants that. Nobody.
I’ve seen, like, a zillion “Le Chiquito” dupes. You can’t throw a rock online without hitting one, honestly. And yeah, the ultra-mini is cute, I get the appeal. It’s a statement. It’s “I’m rich enough to not need to carry anything practical!” But I’m looking for something with a *little* more space, maybe for, I dunno, keys? A phone? A snack? (Priorities, people.)
That brings us back to the orange Bambino. Finding a dupe that captures the smooth leather look, the structured shape, that *specific* shade of orange… it’s a challenge. A dang quest, I tell you! You’ll find some, sure, but the quality? Questionable. The hardware? Probably gonna break in a week. The overall vibe? Just…off. Like a Picasso painting done by a toddler.
Honestly? I think the key is to not try and replicate it *exactly*. Find something that has a similar shape, similar color (close enough is good!), and decent quality for the price. Don’t expect perfection. Expect, maybe, a cute orange bag that doesn’t make you feel financially irresponsible.
