The Luxury Bottega Bag Alternative You Can Buy For Less Money

If you've browsed any celebrity fashion blog lately, chances are you've seen Bottega Veneta popping up at every scroll. In January 2025, Vogue put the Bottega Veneta handbags in the spotlight, highlighting the new "sardine" shape, which, on Bottega's own site, is priced at $3,800. On April 8, Bagaholicboy explored Bottega Veneta's new leather-and-brass look, showing how these sleek additions let you personalize what you wear.

Celebrities agree. Julianne Moore has been seen using a Bottega bag to complement her style, Hailey Bieber turned heads with her $3,400 Bottega Veneta Leather Pouch, and Kendall Jenner has been spotted pairing her Mini Jodie with a tailored trousers. Luxury clients, supple Italian calfskin, the intricate Intrecciato weave, and strong brand reputation all push Bottega Veneta's prices higher.

Yet, few can justify spending over $3,000 on a single bag. That gap has created a market for affordable alternatives like the luxury Rolex alternative and the Christian Dior bag alternative you can get for $30. That trend has fallen on the Bottega Veneta, where you can get the "dupe", with the same look and feel, for about the price of a 7-inch cheesecake.

If you like Bottega Veneta's bold bag but want to avoid the high price, the Gomayee Knotted Woven Handbag is a smart alternative. At Walmart, the price ranges from $23 to $37. What you pay depends on the color you want; the Black costs $23.77 (the cheapest), while the Blue and Bronze colors go for $36.99 each. Gomayee mimics the mini Jodie's small size, woven look, and knotted handle.

SheKnows blog even calls it one of the "deceptively good designer dupes" in January 2025, thanks to its soft fake leather, neat stitches, and hand-woven finish that give it a handcrafted feel. The soft weave and relaxed shape give the bag a high-end look, and its size is almost the same as Bottega's Mini Jodie. It fits neatly under the arm and gives off that small-but-stylish vibe. It comes in classic colors like black and off-white, along with fun shades like aquamarine and light pink.

Still, the Gomayee isn't the only budget-friendly option. In 2024, The Sun highlighted Pretty Little Thing's Slouchy Weave Tote as another close match to Bottega's $3,000 version. It is currently priced at £24 ($32.47 as of June 2025). Target's $25 Asymmetric Shoulder Bag is another favorite in the Bottega alternative lineup. When styled right, both items give off that calm, luxury look, without needing a credit card limit or a sky-high budget to pull it off.

While the Gomayee may be a top pick, there are alternatives that are more expensive than the Gomayee but considerably cheaper than Bottega. The Brigitte Satchel by Melie Bianco is often mentioned as one of the alternatives to Bottega Veneta's popular Jodie bag. It has a similar woven look, a knotted handle, made with vegan leather, and costs about $128 on Anthropologie.

The bag became popular on TikTok and is now part of Anthropologie's collection of stylish picks. Reviews say it looks clean and put-together, with shiny gold hardware that adds a nice touch, without the steep price. Grazia also pointed out the larger version of the Brigitte Satchel, which is roomy enough to fit a laptop. The Maze bag by JW Pei, which is a favorite among celebs like Anne Hathaway, takes clear design notes from Bottega's Cassette crossbody but sells for around $120 to $190 on Amazon. It has the same boxy shape and padded texture that gives the original its bold look.

Whichever you choose, do not buy blindly. Make sure your pick has a fully lined interior, strong stitching at the seams, and a consistent weave throughout. Always read the return policy so you're not stuck with a bag that arrives wrinkled or starts shedding fibers after a few wears. A smart trick is to swap in a few affordable woven bags each season. This way, you keep your wardrobe feeling fresh without overspending.