There’s nothing quite like spotting a designer-inspired gem on the high street that gives you all those luxe vibes, but without the crazy price tag. From the chic, timeless vibe of Saint Laurent's Le 5 à 7 Supple Suede Shoulder Bag to Jacquemus’ adorable Mini Basket Bag, we’ve hunted down some seriously fab high-street dupes that’ll keep you looking stylish all the way through 2025.
If you’re not about to let your budget cramp your style, you have to check out these designer dupes. River Island have some of the best on the high street, and luckily, they dropped a faux leather bag that’s giving the Saint Laurent Le 37 Mini Leather Bucket Bag a serious run for its money.
The Saint Laurent Le 37 Mini Leather Bucket Bag has a trendy bucket shape, with stunning gold accents, and it comes in classic shades, including black, tan, beige, and khaki. It’ll set you back a hefty £1,700, but here’s the good news, the River Island’s RI Hardware Bucket Bag is practically a dead ringer for it—and it’s currently going for just £20 in the sale. Talk about a serious bargain!
In fact, this little high-street gem is a jaw-dropping 85 times cheaper than the Le 37 Mini Leather Bucket Bag. While it's not an exact replica, the similarities are hard to ignore. Both are bucket styles with gold hardware, a top handle, adjustable shoulder straps, and statement branding. The River Island version, at just £20, is made from faux leather, while the YSL bag uses real leather, as you'd expect for the price. Still, for the style, you’re definitely getting more bang for your buck.
As well as River Island's spot-on dupe, we've also found other inspired versions of the YSL bucket bag on the high-street. Some of the things we've prioritised in our search are the signature bucket shape, top grab handle and a versatile shoulder strap. Any gold hardware and detailing is a bonus, of course. And, while we admit that we'll never get close to the real deal, some of these options are just about as close as we can get - especially the River Island alternative.
Closer's best YSL bucket bag dupes at a glance:
Best YSL bucket bag dupe overall: Black RI Hardware Bucket Bag, £20, was £36 on River Island
Best large YSL bucket bag dupe: Black Faux Leather Bucket Bag, £18.74, was £24.99 on New Look
Editor's choice: Mini Shopper Bag With Metallic Detail, £29.99 on Mango
This roomy, versatile bag is such a great pick for everyday wear - it’ll instantly elevate any outfit. Whether you’re heading to the office or out running errands, it’s the perfect size to fit all your essentials, without it feeling bulky. Plus, it adds that little extra something to your look, no matter what you're wearing.
SHOP: The best YSL bucket bag dupes
Best YSL bucket bag dupe overall
River Islandwww.riverisland.com
The trending dupe from River Island is unfortunately out of stock at the moment. We can't get over just how much it looks like the YSL original though.
Best large YSL bucket bag dupe
New Lookwww.newlook.com
If you want a larger bucket-shaped tote, this design from New Look will carry you through to the office and beyond. While it doesn't have the same level of detail as the Le 37, this unassuming bag is a great option for those who don't want a fuss. One reviewer loved the look and claimed it was the perfect size for carrying everything they needed. What more could you want?
Editor's choice
Mangoshop.mango.com
Mango's mini shopper is another of our favourite alternative designs, and we think that this one bears some resemblance to the YSL bucket bag. This mini bag comes in colour choices of black and brown with gold accents, a top grab handle and versatile strap. Plus, it looks so much more expensive than it actually is.
Best budget YSL bucket bag dupe
H&Mwww2.hm.com
We were taken with this small crossbody from H&M which just so happens to be under £20 in the sale. The petite bag looks incredibly chic and features a gold front closure, adjustable strap and trending bucket shape. Sound familiar?
Best versatile YSL bucket bag dupe
Stradivariuswww.stradivarius.com
In colours of beige, tan, and, of course, classic black - the Stradivarius mini bucket bag is one of the most versatile of the choices on our list. Not only due to its choice of colourways, but also the fact that this little bag can adapt to almost any setting, occasion or outfit. Special mention to the detachable crossbody strap.
Best inspired YSL bucket bag dupe
H&Mwww2.hm.com
This crossbody from H&M comes with a few twists that make it different to the original, much like its buckle-style handle. Nonetheless, given its structure and gold additions, well, we just had to include it. A reviewer commented to recommend the bag, saying how comfortable it is to wear and how great an option it is for work.
Phoebe Denman is Senior Style Writer for heat and Closer where she covers fashion and beauty content. She writes broadly across both for print and online, covering everything from trend reports and shopping pages, to product reviews and chatting to celebs about their style faves.