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Quince Clothing is a relatively new brand on the scene, advertising luxury for less. Cashmere sweaters for $50, washable silk bias-cut slip skirts (which were all the rage at that time) for just as cheap, yet there are fair wages, sustainable practices, and organic materials. As Quince has gained popularity, it has expanded its offerings. Quince extended size clothing, luggage, bedding, jewelry, and now furniture. And a lot of those offerings looked an awful lot like popular labels and small designers.
Some of these labels and small designers are in my closet. But because of this, I have been able to really compare to see if Quince's versions are the look for less. I have found that they are the look for less... for less. They rarely can hold a candle but that doesn't mean they aren't good buys.
Quince leather bags are soft and nicely designed. The luggage is worth more than its pricetag and folks rave about Quince sheets. Quince sunglasses are an excellent choice for a stylish under $100 style without being too on the nose to a designer's style, and the Quince Turkish cotton bath sheets are utterly decadent. Other items are nice, but they don't hold a candle the original label's quality, style, or design.
I find the best way to shop Quince is to not shop the look for less. Shop the basics and general trend concepts, and get that affordable luxury experience without compromising your style or your ethics. It's far more enjoyable when you aren't comparing.
I have a partnership with Quince where I get a purchase allowance on a regular basis. I own one bag from Quince that one may consider a dupe, but I tried the original and liked Quince's more. The rest, I choose what gives a vibe not a name. I end up owning and wearing those items much more because they're not only copies, they are more trend-specific. I thought it may help to see what items I am considering this season from Quince:
- Ibiza Polarized Acetate Sunglasses: These are similar to more than one designer, so I don't feel like I'm wearing an obvious dupe. I own Quince sunglasses and find the quality good for the price; I'm digging the green option.
- Italian Leather Driving Gloves: I mean, DUH. They look badass and I used to have a pair of driving gloves I looooved but lost or damaged some time in the early 2010s. Both colors are chic.
- Mongolian Cashmere Slouch Sock: Another major duh. Slouchy soft cashmere socks for less than $30? That sounds pretty decadent to me. I want the gray and I want to wear them with vermillion and tomato and Barbie pink and chartreuse.
- Organic Airy Gauze Quilt: Made from 100% cotton, this looks sooo nice to sleep under those windows open summer and fall evenings. And I love that there is more than just beige/natural colors. As for what color I'd pick, I'd need to discuss it with my roommate!
- Italian Leather Slouchy Sling Crossbody: I know which bag this is influenced by. I bought it last fall, didn't like it, and sent it back. Based on my experience with Quince leather, I have a feeling the differences with Quince's version will be exactly what I wanted from the original. If I get it, I'd choose cognac. I have a pair of cognac boots coming from Ally NYC and I think they'd be great together.
- Mother of Pearl Ring: I own a similar one from a sustainable jewelry designer but with a different stone color. I am curious to compare the two.
- Super Luxe Baby Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater: I hope the burgundy is as rich as it looks online. I find Quince cashmere runs roomy but I am still going to order my larger of two sizes for a relaxed fit. I can't wait to style that burgundy with denim and cognac and heather gray and hot pink and possibly chartreuse, mustard, or oxblood.
- 100% Organic Cotton Striped Crew Sweater: Um, hello, have you seen me? If it's striped I'm swooning. Navy with the white stripes for me; I'm choosing XL and would have likely ordered XXL if Quince offered it (cough cough).
- 100% Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt Dress: This has the vibe of a couple of designers, but not so close it's a copy. And the colors are really good; I'd pick the green. I think it's so smart looking; imagine with birks, heeled sandals, ballet flats, gladiator sandals, slouchy suede boots, sneakers... and another cough as this dress would ROCK in extended sizes.
There are other things I find good buys at Quince, but they just don't make sense for my life, home, or closet at this time (or I already own them). Have you made any recent Quince purchases? Anything you recommend? Which of these should I get?
