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River Island has truly upped its game in recent months with its stunning fashion and accessories collection, and the ever expanding collections just get better and better.
We have loved a number of products from the high street label, including the Joe Horner collection. But the accessories are truly something special.
My current favourite is River Island’s Roll Top Clutch Bag, which looks very similar to the Jacquemus The Rond Carré Clutch Bag that has had me in a chokehold for months.
The Jacquemus clutch bag retails for £710 for the smaller Rond Carré version, up to a hefty £900 for the larger version. Regardless of the design you shop, Jacquemus’ bags are still far more expensive than River Island’s £25 alternative, which I actually prefer – and not just because of the lower price tag.
River Island Roll Top Clutch Bag
The Roll Top Clutch Bag features a flat base and roll top handle.It fastens in place with a stud detail on the top.It measures 28cm, 34cm in width and 8cm in depth, which means it is large enough to hold all your valuables. Available in three colours, including white, monochrome zebra and red.
Jacquemus The Rond Carré Clutch Bag
Crafted from premium cow leather for an ultra soft exterior, with a chunky sculptural detail along the roll top. The silver sphere and a gold-tone cube at the top is a signature stylistic feature of the brand.The bag is fully lined and features an internal slip pocket, as well as a magnetic top fastening. Available in two sizes, as well as multiple colours and textures. Measures 18cm in height, 27cm in width and 12cm in depth.
The River Island Roll Top Clutch bag has been crafted from a patent fabric that makes the bag look ultra luxurious and premium, but also durable. Whereas Jacquemus’ design has been crafted from premium cow’s leather that is ultra soft. However, other designs have been made from other fabrics.
River Island’s bag also boasts a roll top feature, similar to The Rond Carré clutch, which gives this clutch bag a relaxed fit. The main standout difference is Jacquemus’ bag features its signature sculptural design, the silver sphere and gold-tone cube detail at the top. This design feature is bold, weighty, and helps to hold the fold over the top opening too.
River Island’s Roll Top Clutch Bag also features a stud press fastening to secure the bag shut, which the Jacquemus bag also has for extra security.
The high street label’s clutch bag is only available in one size, and measures 28cm in height, 8cm in depth and 34cm in width. While Jacquemus’ The Rond Carré is available in two sizes, the dimensions of the larger version span 18cm in height, 27cm in width and 12cm in depth, while the smaller alternative measures 12.5 cm in height, 19.4cm in length and 6.6cm in width.
River Island’s design also comes in three colourways, including white, zebra print and red. Quite frankly we want them all, as this bag will complement every outfit for all seasons and occasions.
The Jacquemus bag is available in 14 colours, prints and textures, so there is plenty of choice if you wish to splurge on the designer bag.
We would pair both bags with the classic “jeans and a nice top” ensemble with flat pumps, kitten heels or heeled boots. It is also perfectly paired with a summer dress or a blazer dress and heels because it is ultra versatile. You could style it for all seasons too, which means you wll certainly get your cost per wear out of the £25 accessory.
If you are expanding your accessories collection, or want to shop the designer look for less, the River Island Roll Top Bag is bound to be your most used arm candy.
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