M&S is selling a 'glamorous' £34 bag that could easily resemble a £300 designer item. A firm favourite with high-street shoppers, the retailer has long been popular for its fashion and accessories range, and now it could have another crowd-pleaser in stock: the

The clutch bag is on sale from £39.50 to £33.57. It features a striking pearl design, just like currently available from Selfridges for £300. Both clutch bags boast an iridescent pearl-effect finish, an oval shape, and gold hardware. They also have a similar gold fastening, and both have a detachable chain.

The bags are similar in shape and size. M&S' bag measures 15cm x 25 cm x 5cm, while the Cult Gaia version measures 14cm x 23cm x 6cm. However, Cult Gaia's bag has a larger fastening and chain strap and is also more gold-toned than M&S' offering.

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M&S' description states: "Elevate your evening outfits with this clutch bag. The pearl-effect design brings a glamorous feel to this lined style, which is complete with a detachable chain strap for versatile wear. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles."

Meanwhile, the Cult Gaia description states: "Oval shape, structured, detachable chain strap, engraved sculpted plaque fastening at top, all-over marbled effect, gold-toned hardware, one main compartment." It adds that the Cult Gaia bag is presented in a box with a dust bag.

Both bags would add a statement touch to any outfit and could delight shoppers looking for an eye-catching accessory for a special occasion. But, while the designs look strikingly similar, the price tags do not match up.

As such, M&S' offering could make an ideal option for fans of the Cult Gaia bag looking for a similar design at a fraction of the cost. Offering shoppers a saving of over £250, the M&S bag is the more affordable option.

However, shoppers looking for a different pearl style might prefer other bags stocked by M&S. Options include a £51 , a £38.25 , and a £12 .

Elsewhere, different retailers are offering their take on the pearl clutch bag trend, including Zara and Mango. Zara, for instance, offers a £49.99 similar in shape to the Cult Gaia version, though it has metallic sides that give it a different look.

Mango also has a £49.99 that's a closer lookalike to the M&S and Cult Gaia bags. Mango's bag is described as: "Small. Clutch style. Long detachable chain strap. Rigid design. Inner lining."