Gucci vs. Forever21
Apr 13th, 2011
Pre-kiddos, there were two items that I never bought knock-off versions of: handbags and sunglasses. In my hey day I had quite a collection of designer shades. Now the rose-tinted Diors, gold framed Versaces and gigantic black Gucci shields look comically out of style. But yet I still haven’t handed them over to the kids dress-up bin. It would feel like a betrayal to my former self. This week, Grayson put the final nail in the sunglass case when he skied across the kitchen tile wearing my last remaining (and favorite) Tom Fords on his foot. With a heavy heart I have vowed never to buy sunglasses priced over $10 until my children are fully grown. Enter the Forever21 sunglass collection…
Compare this gorgeous Tortoise frame shade from Gucci for $295 to…
Forever21′s similar frame for $5.80.
With a strong willing suspension of disbelief and the fact that these come in well under my $10 budget I think I could see myself wearing them.
Take these cat eye frames priced from Gucci at $275 and compare to…
Forever21′s version again for…$5.80. As an added bonus, these come in hot pink too. Actually, all of their sunglasses are $5.80 unless they are on sale. Then you can pick-up a pair for under 3 bucks.
Yes, Gucci’s $265 silver aviator’s are pretty hot but they look way too snappable to put anywhere near my toddlers. So…
I will opt for Forever21′s version. Maybe not as sleek but a hell of a lot easier to handle and replace when found tortured and twisted on the floor.
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Written by Lea Barlow • 1 Comment
My last few pairs are Elle from Kohls. Thanks for giving cheaper and more mom-savvy options. Loving the modified cat eye style this season!
Alexis Novak Wed, Apr 13, 1:26pm