Shop the trend we’ve also seen on Meryl Streep
Since the early aughts, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have receded further and further from the public eye — to the extent that every ultra-rare sighting of the duo becomes front page news.
Recently, the former actresses took twinning even further by carrying matching tote bags, while on their way to lunch in New York City. Via some internet sleuthing, I discovered that if their black crocodile bags are from their brand The Row they could cost up to $33,000. So, although I'm obsessed with the sleek styles, which remind me of one Meryl Streep recently accessorized with, neither are likely in my budget.
Instead, I tracked down eight similar styles to theirs for as little as $25.
Mary-Kate- and Ashley-Inspired Bags
- Mom-Approved: Kadynow Vegan-Leather Top-Handle Tote Bag, $30 (orig. $34); Amazon
- Comes with Crossbody Strap: Quince Italian Leather Essential Satchel, $188; Quince
- Fits 15-Inch Laptops: Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag, $40 (orig. $47); Amazon
- 71% Off: Kate Spade Thompson Street Satchel Bag, $124 at checkout (valued at $429); Kate Spade Outlet
- Fits All the Essentials: BCBG Croc-Embossed Top Handle Bag, $25 (orig. $88); Nordstrom Rack
- Half-Off Designer: Michael Kors Emilia Large Tote, $176 (orig. $298); Amazon
- Trending Style: Vince Mini Sabrina Croc Embossed Leather Top Handle Bag, $174 (orig. $348); Nordstrom
- Splurge-Worthy: Brahmin Small Denise Croc Embossed Leather Satchel, $365; Nordstrom
Related: Meryl Streep, 76, Joanna Gaines, 48, and More Celebs Are Demonstrating the Dos and Don'ts of Pants for Summer
Kadynow Vegan-Leather Top-Handle Tote Bag
$34 $30 at Amazon
One of the first things I noticed about the Olsens’ sidewalk sighting was that their bags are actually slightly different sizes. The smaller of the two is ideal for running errands, hanging in the park, and situations when you don’t need your laptop. For only $30, you can replicate the look with this best-selling tote bag at Amazon. It’s “super functional for busy moms on the go” because of its moderately spacious size, according to one shopper.
Quince Italian Leather Essential Satchel
$188 at Quince.com
Major selling point of this Quince bag? Its domed silhouette closely resembles the ones carried by the iconic twins. Bonus points for its 100-percent Italian leather exterior, three interior pockets, and zippered closure. I also appreciate that, in addition to the short handles, you can carry the bag via the removable crossbody strap. And most importantly, to one Quince shopper, is that the bag “maintains its form when standing on its own.”
Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag
$47 $40 at Amazon
Whether you’re going into the office or boarding a flight, this tote bag is capacious enough to fit everything you might need. Upon opening the bag, you’ll discover several handy compartments including a cushioned laptop sleeve (that fits a more than 15-inch laptop), as well as a roomy zipper pocket for securing your more prized belongings. Plus, “the generously long straps make it easier to carry than most purses,” wrote a buyer.
Keep scrolling for more of the Mary-Kate and Ashley-inspired tote bags I found, including a double discounted satchel bag from the Kate Spade Outlet and a Michael Kors style that’s half off.
Kate Spade Thompson Street Satchel Bag, $124 at checkout
$429 $124 at Katespadeoutlet.com
BCBG Croc-Embossed Top Handle Bag
$88 $25 at Nordstromrack.com
Michael Kors Emilia Large Tote
$298 $176 at Amazon
Vince Mini Sabrina Croc Embossed Leather Top Handle Bag
$348 $174 at Nordstrom
Brahmin Small Denise Croc Embossed Leather Satchel
$365 at Nordstrom
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