Yes, if you’ve got money, it’s entirely possible to dress well. But it’s no guarantee. Jeremy Clarkson, Simon Cowell – these are rich men, but you wouldn’t know it from the clothes they wear. A big bank balance gives you access to the finer things, but it doesn’t buy you taste.

But what if it’s the other way round, and you have taste but a modest budget to accompany it? Is it possible to outdress the cards you’ve been dealt and look as though you’ve dropped a month’s wages on an outfit that actually cost less than a fancy meal?

In theory, money gives you access to superior build quality, better fabrics and intriguing designs, but as we continue to question why luxury fashion is so expensive, it’s easy to see how this isn’t always the case. Designer brands are getting away with overcharging on simple items – a £200 T-shirt for example – which is becoming increasingly difficult to justify when you can pick up virtually the same item for ten times less on the high street, with little difference in quality.

Fashion has always been dictated by trends, but as high street brands are increasingly in tune with what’s happening on the runway, it’s easier than ever to replicate a look you may have seen in London, Paris, Milan or New York. And you won’t need the spend of a music mogul either.

To prove the point we challenged FashionBeans editors – a humble bunch, we assure you – to scour the high street and find outfits that look as good as those the world’s top designers are pumping out, for no more than £200. This is what they found.

Luxury Fashion Trends For Less

Luxury Sportswear

Arguably the trend that has turned luxury fashion on its head in recent years, it’s well documented that sportswear (once known as athleisure) has taken over. In fact, it’s not so much a trend now as the norm. It was the segue for streetwear’s dominance and is one of the reasons why casual dress is more popular nowadays. Expect tapered sweatpants, sleek trainers, backpacks and technical outerwear.