Designer Alternative: Celine Luggage Tote

The Celine luggage tote is a bag that you’ll probably recognize even if you aren’t familiar with the brand. Over the past few years, these tote bags have been the favorite arm candy of blogger and Kardashian alike. It’s a stylish tote which comes in a variety of sizes that isn’t over the top plus it zips shut unlike it’s even even more popular sibling the Phantom tote.

However this lovely leather will cost you upwards of $3,000 for an original and nearly $2,000 on the resale market depending on size you desire. While yes you should save and splurge on a fabulous designer handbag (hello instant outfit upgrade), sometimes it’s just not the right time or budget for it. Well lucky us, we have a selection of bags that will cut that Celine craving without cutting up our wallets. Below are five alternatives to the Celine luggage tote that will have your strolling with a beautiful bag on your arm and still have money left in your pocket!

Daily Look Large Structured Tote Bag
The DailyLook structured tote is the closest match to the original Celine luggage tote. DailyLook carries two versions of the bag, this one the same as the large Celine size and a smaller version below. It comes in three colors and sells out quickly. If you are looking for a stylish work tote without spending a small fortune, this may be a great alternative. But act fast, because while it is currently in stock in all colors this bag sells out quickly!

DailyLook Mini Structured Tote Bag
The small version of the DailyLook structured tote also comes in three colors although not the same as the large version interestingly enough. The size of this bag compares to the size of the Celine micro luggage tote, which is the perfect crossbody bag size. Again like the large, if you are interested in getting your hands on this bag, act fast! They just restocked and it’s bound to sell out quickly.

Forever 21 Faux Leather Satchel
This Forever 21 satchel is one of many look a like bags that they are currently carrying (see more options here). This one is the most like the original with its general shape and construction. What it’s missing are the small details on the front and back that make the Luggage tote distinctive.

Forever 21 Multi Tone Faux Leather Satchel
While this bag is not an alternative for the Luggage Tote it is for the Celine Trapeze bag, which has become more popular this year. It is considerably smaller than the original trapeze bag but holds a very similar shape. The “wings” of this Forever 21 bag are smaller than the Celine as well however the general shape is very similar as well as its multi tonal color.

Lush Leather Jet Setter Bag
I own this bag in red and I love it! It looks just like real deal (the micro size) minus a few small details that aren’t noticeable unless you’re looking for them. The only thing I don’t like is that the strap is a little too short for my liking but considering the amount I saved on this look a like, I can’t complain.

What do you think of these Celine luggage tote alternatives versus the real deal? Still a must have bag or so last season? Let me know in the comments!

* I do not own the images above. They were taken from their respective retailers. The focal image was found via Pinterest