First off, let’s be real, it’s a Prada Cleo bag. Well, kinda. Apparently, it’s based off that Cleopatra chick from *Clone High* (remember that show? Totally underrated, BTW!). Like, the show isn’t *exactly* related to the bag, but the bag’s just named after the character. The OG Cleo bag is all sleek and minimalist, you know? That super classic 90s vibe, and, like, re-released a few years ago? I think?
But seriously, have you *seen* the price tag on the real deal? Last year they were, like, under £3,000, but now they’re pushing over £3,300! Seriously, Prada, you’re killing me! My rent is less than that! So, naturally, I’ve been scouring the internet for dupes. And let me tell you, there are a *lot* of them. Some are…questionable, to say the least. I saw one that looked like it was made of leftover plastic from a Barbie Dream House, lol.
But some of the dupes are actually pretty decent, tbh. You can find some surprisingly stylish ones online. Like, if you squint and dim the lights, you might actually be able to fool people into thinking you’re carrying the real thing. Just sayin’. Maybe a little embellishment too, like the Yellow Satin one with Cystal Appliques? Maybe I can just DIY this stuff.
And then there’s the whole crystal thing. Prada has this crystal Cleo bag too, right? Total sparkly heaven. But again, that price point…oof. I saw one that was black, brushed leather and a metal logo? That’s a bit too simple for my taste, maybe.
I’m still not sure if I can fully justify buying even a *dupe* of the Prada Cleo. Like, do I *really* need another bag? Probably not. But hey, a girl can dream, right? And maybe, just maybe, I’ll stumble across an amazing dupe that doesn’t look like it’s about to fall apart. Wish me luck!