Fashion fans spot ‘must-have bag of the season’ from M&S… and it’s £405 cheaper than a very similar posh Loewe version

FASHION fans have spotted the new ‘must-have bag of the season’ from M&S.

So if you fancy treating yourself for spring, you’ve come to the right place.

Shoppers have spotted a 'must-have' bag for spring from M&SCredit: Getty

Not only is the bag, which comes in two different colours, great for a variety of occasions, but it's a whopping £405 cheaper than the similar Loewe versionCredit: M&S

This £45 Straw Tote Bag is super similar to Loewe's designer offeringCredit: M&S

The Loewe raffia basket bag has a price tag of £450Credit: Harvey Nichols

Particularly if you’re on a budget and can’t afford to splash the cash on designer goods, you’ll be thrilled when you see the price tag of this impressive dupe.

The much-loved chain, M&S, have brought back their popular Straw Tote Bag, much to the delight of many shoppers.

The return of this bag signals the arrival of spring, as this accessory is a must-have for the upcoming months.

Just like the designer version from posh brand Loewe, the oversized M&S tote has faux leather handles and an external pocket that resembles the branded leather patch on the front of the luxury bag.

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But if the £450 price tag of the Loewe raffia basket bag sends shivers down your spine, this £45 buy is a much more affordable alternative.

Not only will you save £405, but you’ll look stylish at the same time too.

It's made from a woven straw material and has a 100 percent cotton lining, making it light to carry around and ideal for running errands.

Not only this, but it’s great for a beach bag, or even for a picnic in the park with friends.

The bag is sturdy and surprisingly spacious, measuring 28.5cm high, 50cm wide and 15.5cm deep, giving you plenty of room for all your spring essentials.

The bag features a drawstring closure that secures the top, and an internal zipped pocket to keep your belongings safe and if that wasn’t enough, it also has an external slip pocket for easy access to items like your phone or keys.

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The bag has been a hit with customers, with shoppers raving about the buy on social media.

Whilst many hailed it as the ‘must-have bag of the season’, Scarlet Martin is just one fashionista who took to TikTok to show off the dupe, as she penned: “Run, don’t walk to M&S!!!”

As she showed off the bag, in the brown mix, she claimed: “Genuinely mistook this for the Loewe Basket Bag!!”

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Posting on the M&S website, one shopper described this bag as a “fabulous, sturdy shopper.”

The fashionista said: "This is my second purchase of this straw tote shopper.

"The first purchase (tan) is still in use but I liked the black version with black lining so I will keep the tan model in my car for ad hoc shopping.”

The shopper beamed: “I have received a good number of positive compliments about the black tote."

Genuinely mistook this for the Loewe Basket Bag
Scarlet Martin, M&S shopper

As the fashion enthusiast noted, there are two colours to choose from.

The bag is available in a black mix or natural mix, but shoppers will want to hurry, though, as it's very likely that the popular bag probably won't be around for long.