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The Hermès Look For Less

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Cassandra of Coco + Kelly fell in love with these Hermès dishes in the Balcon Du Guadalquivir pattern. She didn't love their $125 per plate price tag. So being the stylish and thrifty designer that she is, Cassandra found a pattern that echoes the look of the Hermès. In fact, we like this less expensive version is even better than the original.

 
 

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From Z Gallerie, Mykonos Dinnerware set of 4, $39.80. We really like this more nautical version and thriftiness is always something that we can get behind.

Via: Coco + Kelly

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Echoes, yes, but there is no substitute for Hermes!

posted by Kathryn on May 15th 2009 at 4:05pm
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She has my name, but apparently not the same tastes.

posted by cassielynn on May 15th 2009 at 4:29pm
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I don't think the Mykonos version is that bad, of course the Hermès version is gorgeous but I think that it's pretty nice. Although, I really don't like the cups, the rest of it's pretty nice.

posted by sarrazak on May 15th 2009 at 5:18pm
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Apples and Oranges.

That's like comparing a Bentley to a Malibu because they're both 4-door automobiles.

posted by bepsf on May 15th 2009 at 5:36pm
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Hermes can NEVER be replaced

posted by wampler on May 15th 2009 at 10:03pm
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but I do like those replacements I have to admit

posted by wampler on May 15th 2009 at 10:03pm
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here! here! on the Bentley 4 door comment!!

posted by DesignCracker on May 16th 2009 at 1:47am
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Personally, I wouldn't take the Hermes as a gift. Fancy name, unappealing dishes.

posted by SherryBinNH on May 16th 2009 at 11:07am
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Not to mention that the Hermes design is clearly referencing Spanish cultural influences while the Mykonos one is Greek.

posted by Elizcrtv on May 16th 2009 at 10:06pm
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And one's mass produced in China.

posted by FantasticMrFaux on May 17th 2009 at 6:44pm
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