I have been seeing people carry these all around Atlanta, AND they have been popping up in boutiques everywhere! The Haute Shore Greyson Tote Bag.
It's made of neoprene so it's easy to clean/wipe out, & you can actually wash it! Hand wash (don't throw it in your laundry!) but still! Not something you can typically do with purses. They also come in super fun & unconventional colors and prints (like camo with a bright stripe down the middle) so there is something for everyone's style whether you want to be bold or neutral. My two personal favorites are the black with a pink & orange stripe called "Rave" & the heathered gray and white called "Aspen". Another cool thing about this bag is that it has a snap on each side so you can change the look of the bag from the traditional "tote" look to a smaller, more boxy "purse" style.
They run about $97 no matter where you buy them unless you can catch the print you want on sale. You can, of course, purchase straight from the Haute Shore website and can occasionally find certain prints on sale there for $68. As I said in the beginning, too, a lot of boutiques are starting to carry them so they may carry it in one of your local favorites. If not, one of my favorite Georgia boutiques, KJ Clothier, just started selling them so check them out!
I think everyone is different on what they prefer to spend money on. Whether it's eating out, shoes, car accessories...everyone has an area that they tend to or are okay with splurging a bit. For me, it's usually clothes, but about once every two years, I will hit up a Kate Spade outlet store & buy myself a new purse. Kate Spade just happens to be one of my personal favorites, and they last awhile. I don't spend more than around $150 when I do purchase, and I haven't hit my two year mark quite yet so I am still deciding if I want to save & budget to buy one of these.
That got me looking into alternatives or look alikes to this purse. While none copy the prints and colors exactly, I found a few "dupes" I wanted to share!
I Love Jewelry has this dupe that is almost identical in style & has a really cute cheetah print. Also, you can get it monogrammed at no extra charge!
If you like a silver, holographic look, Steve Madden has this bag that is also the same style. Looks like it's usually the same price as the Haute Shore, but can get it on sale there on the Belk site.
I absolutely LOVE the geode prints on these bags from Torie Square. In fact, I think the pink one could pass for tie dye if you are into that! They look identical to the Haute Shores besides the print so this could be a major win for you if you prefer these prints anyways!
Here's a few I found on Amazon:
This one will run you about half the price & comes in different solid colors! I think the black, red, & navy look most close to "real" because you can't see the perforation holes, but overall, this looks like a high quality bag & has 4.5 stars.
If you prefer dark colors, this one comes in black, gray, & dark green and is only $30! It seems to be slightly larger than the H.S. It has 4.5 stars, though a couple people do mention that it wears out quickly. It is listed as a beach bag here so I'm wondering if maybe they are just getting too much sun & sand😉
If you like the "Rise" (white camo with orange & pink stripe), this one is similar in color scheme & print and will, again, be about half the price. The shape seems a little off, but the print is cute! Order at your own risk...there are no reviews.
Another idea to save some money is to keep an eye out on Poshmark, a resale site. Think consignment online! Just make sure you look at photos really well to ensure you are getting a gently used product in good condition, especially since it's fabric!
Comment & let me know if you guys are loving or ehhhh-ing these Haute Shore bags! Had you seen people carrying these out and about before this post?
I will definitely update with photos if I get one! Will I get the real deal or a dupe? I'm not sure yet!
