29 Relatively Affordable Items I'd Buy From Designer Brands
At times like these, it can be hard to fathom spending a lot of money on designer fashion items. But in case you are in the mood for a little pick-me-up, I got you. When I purchase designer items, they're rarely big-ticket ones, unless it's a bag or pair of shoes that I know I'll wear forever and have saved up for. Most of the designer items I own are more along the lines of hair accessories, scarfs, T-shirts, socks, belts—little pieces that make a big impact on my outfits but not on my bank account.
Believe it or not, even brands like Gucci, Chanel (in the form of a hand cream, but it's a chic one!), Fendi, and Versace have cheap-ish items (relatively speaking, of course). There are key chains, sunglasses, wallets, slippers, and even some shoes that are guaranteed to amplify your wardrobe. (And just wait until you see the Loewe candle that I can't stop thinking about.) Scroll to shop them all—starting at $50.
I purchased a similar pair of Gucci socks earlier this year and they're basically my favorite thing. Just be sure to hand-wash them to keep them pristine.
Classic shades like this are a good investment.
I'm ready for cooler days indoors and these socks are perfect for the occassion.
These have been on my wish list for so long. They're so chic.
This bold and bright bag will pair well with any color in the rainbow.
For those of us who even want our water bottle to have little fashion.
This Loewe bucket hat has been living in my mind rent-free.
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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated by Sierra Mayhew.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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