Is Chrissy Teigen seriously spending nearly NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS on a bag that looks like it could be a beach tote from Target? Girl, we need to talk.
Our beloved cookbook queen and professional spender was spotted gallivanting around town with a woven designer bag that costs a cool $8,900. Yes, you read that correctly. EIGHT. THOUSAND. NINE. HUNDRED. DOLLARS. For something that screams “I’m heading to Whole Foods to pick up organic kale chips and complain about my nanny.” The bag is absolutely roomy—we’re talking weekender-level capacity here—but honey, at that price point, it should be making us breakfast AND doing our taxes.
Now, don’t get us wrong. We LIVE for the woven bag aesthetic. It’s giving wealthy-mom-who-lunches energy, and we’re here for it. But Chrissy, babe, we found you something absolutely SPECTACULAR that won’t require you to sell a kidney. There’s a designer-inspired crossbody that channels that same high-end, “I’m richer than you” vibe, and it’s currently on sale for just $59. FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS. That’s approximately 150 times cheaper than your little investment.
The dupe is serving all the luxury aesthetics without the luxury price tag. It’s got that woven texture, that effortless sophistication, and most importantly, it won’t make your accountant weep. This is the kind of piece that lets you feel like you’re part of the elite without actually having to BE part of the elite—or at least not LOOK like you spent your mortgage payment on a purse.
Twitter is absolutely LOSING IT over this discovery. Fashion enthusiasts are practically rioting in the replies, with some defending Chrissy’s “treat yourself” mentality and others questioning whether anyone actually NEEDS a $8,900 tote. One user sarcastically tweeted, “Chrissy really said ‘let me just casually drop a year’s salary on a bag,’ and we’re supposed to act like that’s normal.” Meanwhile, budget-conscious fashionistas are already adding the dupe to their carts before it sells out.
The real tea? Chrissy probably doesn’t even CARE about the price. She’s literally famous for spending money like it grows on trees. But for those of us living in reality, this $59 alternative is an absolute game-changer. You get the celebrity energy without the celebrity debt.
What do you think? A) Splurge on the $8,900 designer bag if you can afford it B) Grab the $59 dupe and use the savings for something actually useful