Looking for Quince dupes of Sézane originals? You’re in the right place.
Dupes are good business, if bad practice: Quince’s “out-and-proud dupe strategy” has already resulted in lawsuits brought by the brands “inspiring” Quince’s catalogue. At their best, a dupe can highlight a brand’s relative weaknesses, or pricing miscalculations. (I’ve owned Sézane sunglasses, and I can’t believe they’re four times better than the Quince version, available at 25% of the price.) Generally, I think it’s better to spend a little more on exactly the right piece, rather than a little less on something not quite right. Buy less, buy better, all that.
Below, a few of Quince’s more obvious Sézane dupes — plus our vote for which piece is better.
Sezane v H&M: Gaspard dupe
Left: Sezane ($119). Right: H&M ($24.99)
There’s a reason Sézane’s version cost five times as much: The H&M one is made mostly of polyester and acrylic, with just 5% wool and 3% Spandex. It reads more basic IRL and it’ll wear faster, too — but it doesn’t look bad!
Sezane v Abercrombie: Gaspard dupe
Left: Sezane ($119). Right: Abercrombie ($85)
Sézane’s materials are certainly better, but Abercrombie’s version might rank higher for shorties who prioritize a higher waist and a slimmer fit.
Sezane v Madewell: Gaspard dupe
Left: Sezane ($119). Right: Madewell ($99)
The Madewell version mixes it up a little more than the other versions, trading the fuzzy mohair for a more contained knit, a brighter blue color, and a fit made for wearing open, rather than buttoned up. Speaking of, the buttons are a little less boudoir, a little more normie.
Sezane v Madewell: Gaspard dupe
Left: Sezane ($120). Right: Quince ($79)
The Madewell version mixes it up a little more than the other versions, trading the fuzzy mohair for a more contained knit, a brighter blue color, and a fit made for wearing open, rather than buttoned up. Speaking of, the buttons are a little less boudoir, a little more normie.
You must be logged in to post a comment.