Kmart Australia unveils $15 ‘dupe’ of $9,900 Balenciaga handbag – and it’s perfect for summer parties

A stylish $15 bag flew off the shelves of Kmart after shoppers noticed a sharp resemblance to a luxury designer bag that cost almost $10,000.

The Shimmer Bag ($15) features a unique curvilinear base and glitter detailing all around, including along the crossbody strap.

Kmart’s affordable product resembles Spanish fashion house Balenciaga’s famous Hourglass XS handbag ($9,900).

While the luxury bag is suede calfskin and studded with rhinestones, Kmart’s version is a dupe that’s close enough to make anyone do a double take.

Hundreds of shoppers shared their love for the budget brand online.

“I just went to Kmart to buy an umbrella and spent $200,” said one. “Kmart is putting me out of business.”

“I’m in love with Kmart bags,” wrote another.

A third said: ‘I absolutely love a crossbody bag.’

A stylish $15 bag is flying off the shelves of Kmart Australia after shoppers noticed a sharp resemblance to a luxury designer bag that cost almost $10,000

Many mothers also opt for the Kmart bag for their daughters, who are obsessed with the luxury version after seeing the bags go viral on social media.

Fashion trends can change in an instant, and shoppers are struggling to keep up with the latest purchases in the wake of the cost of living crisis.

Kmart wowed shoppers with a $40 version of a $4,000 designer trench coat — and it goes with everything.

Another popular dupe is the retailer’s $12 handbag, which looks exactly like a $900 Chloe design that’s sold out everywhere.

Australian shoppers are also ‘obsessed’ with it the Canvas Bucket Bag ($18), which many say “looks exactly” like Spanish fashion brand Loewe’s Balloon Bag ($3,990).

Both bags have an off-white canvas base and brown leather details and straps.

Shoppers are ‘obsessed’ with the Canvas Bucket Bag ($18) with many saying it ‘looks just like’ Spanish fashion brand Loewe’s Balloon Bag ($3,990)

Shoppers have shared rave reviews of the bag online.

“I actually prefer the Kmart one,” said one woman, while another added: “The Kmart version looks the best.”

Hundreds of shoppers have shared their awe at the dupe online.

“Beautiful… it’s spot on,” said one.

“Kmart sent me broke this year,” one enthusiastic shopper joked.

“Oh my god, I’m going this weekend!” said another.