Cute stuff, right? I was running some errands in Target this morning when this display caught my eye:
Although I can see myself wearing each and every one of these studded leather bracelets (and for $16.99 and under I can actually afford to) I was immediately drawn to one in particular. The navy blue and gold cuff, my bracelet soulmate, is seated on the bottom row second from the right. Unfortunately, I had to run to class and part with the cuff but I couldn't help but think I've seen it before.
... so I did a little research.
What I found was that my Target bracelet looks strikingly (and a bit suspiciously) like the Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff... but I'll let you be the judge:
The Collier de Chien Cuff, which translates into "collar of the dog," was in fact originally created in the 1930s for a customer's dog before the design was adapted into a bracelet. Despite it's unusual origin, the cuff manages to mix leather and hardware to create a luxe look. The iconic Hermes' piece, available in a variety of metals and leathers (including crocodile), will run you at least $700.
Until I win the lottery, I think I'll stick with the Target version, and for $17 they managed to do an impressive job getting the details right.
Have you found any designer deals lately?
peace,
Katina
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