First off, let’s be real, the “Boston Bag” shape? It’s, like, EVERYWHERE. It’s basically a mini duffle, which is kinda cool ’cause you can cram a surprising amount of stuff in there. I even read something about using it as a gym bag, which… I guess if you’re super fancy at the gym? I’d rather just lug my beat-up tote, tbh.
But back to the dupes… Finding something that isn’t, like, screaming “FAKE” is key. And that’s where it gets tricky. I saw someone mentioning the Speedy, the Louis Vuitton one. Honestly? Yeah, there’s a resemblance. But the Speedy is, like, iconic. So, if you’re going for a Speedy dupe, you’re still in that high-end price range. Kinda defeats the purpose, right?
Then you’ve got the whole “monogram” issue. The MCM logo is pretty distinctive. If you find a dupe that’s trying *too* hard to copy that monogram… yeah, avoid it. It’ll just look cheap. I think a better strategy is to find a bag with a similar shape and maybe a cool texture or pattern, but *not* trying to straight-up imitate the MCM vibe. It’s all about the *inspiration,* not the blatant copy.
Honestly, I’ve seen some decent “similar style” bags at, like, Target? Don’t laugh! You might be surprised. You just gotta be willing to dig and, crucially, be okay with it not being *exactly* the same.
And listen, I saw someone online saying they barely see MCM where they’re from, only girls with rich parents wear it. LOL. That’s kinda harsh, but I get it. In some places, MCM is definitely a status symbol. But that doesn’t mean you can’t rock a similar style bag and look just as fly. You just gotta own it!
Also, watch out for the fakes! I read something about spotting fake MCM bags, and it sounds like a whole detective process. Honestly, easier to just find a legit alternative, IMO. Less stress.
