Honestly, the idea of designer dupes is kinda…complicated. On the one hand, I get it. Loewe makes some seriously gorgeous stuff, hats included. But, like, are you *really* gonna spend hundreds on a hat you might lose on the subway? Probably not. That’s where the dupes come in.
I saw some stuff about Loewe Puzzle bag dupes (apparently, there are a bunch under $35 – wild!), and even Surplus Basket bag dupes. People are *obsessed* with finding ways to get that designer *vibe* without, you know, actually buying the designer. Makes sense, right?
So, about finding a Loewe hat dupe specifically… Well, the articles I saw didn’t directly mention hat dupes, more like bags and shoes. But the *strategy* is the same. People are going to places like Amazon (duh), DHgate (sketchy, maybe, but worth a look?), and probably even scouring smaller boutiques online. I mean, that article talked about the best Amazon designer dupes, so I’d say that’s the place to start.
DHgate, though? Be careful. That article mentions using keywords to find dupes on DHgate but emphasizes you can’t just type in the brand name. You gotta be sneaky about it. Think “woven straw hat” or “leather trimmed bucket hat,” stuff like that. *Definitely* read reviews before you click “buy.” You don’t want to end up with some weird, misshapen thing.
And, okay, a personal opinion here: There’s a *part* of me that feels a bit…meh… about dupes. Like, I kinda agree with that one writer who said they don’t *believe* in them. Saving up for the real thing feels different, you know? It’s more special. But realistically? I’m not made of money, and I definitely understand the appeal.
