Coveting the Miu Miu Beau Bag? I've found this amazing designer lookalike for just £40. That's a cost saving of over £2.5k

It even features a miniature bag charm, which makes it feel far more expensive than its price tag

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(Image credit: Miu Miu & M&S)

M&S's new standout collection will not only make you want to renew your entire autumn capsule wardrobe, but it will also feature several of the best designer lookalikes to shop this season.

In particular, its rich chocolate brown bowler bag evokes the well-loved Miu Miu Beau top-handle style, and even features a sweet mini bag charm, adding to its high-end aesthetic. Miu Miu's Beau bag has been coveted by fashion-lovers since its launch in 2023, but this season, the rich dark brown version has been especially popular.

The square silhouette of Miu Miu's Beau mimics that well-loved bowler bag shape, and the dark "briarwood" brown hue not only adheres to the handbag trends 2025, but the rich brown is also a key player in the autumn/winter colour trends 2025. However, for £2,700, it's a hefty investment piece, which is why the £40 M&S bowler bag is a more than welcome find.

Shop M&S Bowler Bag & Miu Miu

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(Image credit: M&S)

Of course, there are some key differences between the bags, the most significant being the material. The Miu Miu bag is made from supple calfskin leather, which will age better than faux leather. The Beau features an embossed Miu Miu logo on the front, while the M&S bowler bag has a smooth faux-leather exterior.

The M&S bowler bag has a strikingly similar aesthetic to its designer counterpart, which is ideal if you want to recreate the look and you're shopping on a high-street budget. In dark chocolate brown, the bag has a rectangular, roomy silhouette, and gold-tone hardware that is extremely similar to the Miu Miu style.

A standout feature of this bag is the detachable miniature bag charm that evokes Miu Miu's micro bags that have taken the fashion world by storm in recent seasons. This offers an affordable and easy way to recreate the bag charm trend without spending a large amount.

With its bitter chocolate hue, timeless silhouette, and practical shoulder straps, this M&S bowler bag will slip seamlessly into your autumn outfit ideas, proving that you don't need a designer budget to tap into one of this season's trending styles.

Molly Smith
Fashion Writer

Molly is a fashion writer for woman&home, whose journalistic career began with her enthusiasm for fashion. Having always been an avid writer, she has contributed to publications covering a variety of topics.

After graduating from her master's in Fashion History and Cultures, she transitioned to teaching at London College of Fashion, where she taught in fashion studies. Now, passionate about writing on the significance of fashion, she is dedicated to inspiring others through the power of dress.

Molly loves staying in the know with the latest fashion trends, and following celebrities for inspiration. Outside of work, she enjoys browsing vintage markets, reading a good novel, or trying new restaurants around London.

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