Style for Less: Backpack (Kipling vs Esport)

THE SPLURGE: Kipling's Tilsa medium-sized backpack (USD64 or around Php2,900)

Kipling has long been known as a brand that manufactures good high-quality bags.  My mom, personally, is such a big fan of this line that she asks me to sniff out sales in Singapore just for this.

Their Tilsa backpack in medium currently sells for USD64.

Kipling Tilsa backpack in black (USD64)

(Source: Kipling website)

Kipling Tilsa backpack in pink (USD64)

(Source: Kipling website)

THE STEAL: Esport backpack (Php359.75)

Esport, a brand currently sold in Landmark department stores, offers almost identical designs, even the material, for only Php359.75.  Also available in a variety of colors. 

Esport backpack in purple (Php359.75)

Conversion rates based on BSP's currency conversion rates at the date of this post.