Designer fashion for next to nothing

We see stylish celebs littering the red carpet with designer threads that we could only dream of owning. However, eco-stylist Faye De Lanty says it's easy for anyone to create their own designer clothes and accessories for a fraction of the price.

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Dolce and Gabbana boots cost thousands of dollars but you can re-create the shoes yourself for just $20! Use any black heels and with a hot glue gun attach eye-catching jewellery to the back.  

Most designer sunglasses have rhinestones or gems attached to the brim, however a hot tip is cutting jewels from a necklace or bracelet and sticking them around the lenses. It’s the same look, for less!

The once maligned bum bag is back in fashion, favoured by high fashion designers using gold embellishments and other decorations, which adds hundreds of dollars to the price tag. To re-create this accessory for only $15, all you need to do is to attach a small purse to a belt. Then add some budget brooches, and you’ve achieved a high-end look in just five minutes!  

A Gucci clutch can be yours for a four-figure price, but why not use a small bag you already own? Use iron on patches, and just like that you have your very own designer bag. This also goes for wardrobe staples like the denim jacket.  

Finally, a high fashion look isn’t complete without some statement jewellery. Chanel is famous for their chain necklaces, and to recreate the runway look, all you need is a chain and some ribbon. By wrapping the ribbon through the links in a necklace, you’ve got a designer look.