Round here you know we are not usually the ones for dupes or substitutes but sometimes you can’t ignore the greatest deals in fashion calling your name and as the self-proclaimed avenue for everything luxury, we have a duty to provide you with all the deliciously priced designer options out there that will make your heart flutter and your credit card wander. In high-end fashion, substitutes normally don’t appear as everything is priced well into the upper echelons of fashion, but Bottega has a rival in town with affordable price points but still delivers the quality and design that we all appreciate from the beloved brand.
This recommendation couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, with all the fashion drama around Bottega and its prices for their new style items. I mean, $15k for a basic leather Maxi Cabat bag? $12k for a small Tosca shoulder bag? And hold on to your hats, folks, because the Large Clam BEACH BAG is causing a stir with its jaw-dropping price tag of $15k. Fear not, though! We’ve got something more wallet-friendly for you to swoon over.
Dragon Diffusion is a beautifully constructed sustainable brand that handmakes woven bags made in India and embraces zero-waste ethics by creating them to demand only. Although it is quite similar to the famous brand Bottega Veneta it may be a disservice for us to only recognize it as a dupe, since it does have its own rich history. Originally made in 1985 by Brussels legend Craig Wright’s creative vision and desire to preserve traditional artisanship.
Each one is formed by weaving thin leather straps colored in natural vegetable dyes. They all feature an enchanting coastal energy with a distinct shape and quality that shines through, you can spot it anywhere. Yet no two pieces are the same which is valuable in any garment you can find nowadays. Made with longevity in mind, over time this bag will mature and acquire a natural patina that only traditional genuine leather can provide.
Their prices range from five hundred to one hundred dollars which not only adhere to the quality but also to the amount of time and effort that has gone into every piece which can take up to four days to complete via a worker’s hand weaving it, giving them good ethical pay. Could you give me a better brand option to support than this? I didn’t think so…
