If you’ve been following women’s fashion and the latest trends over the past few months, you’ve probably come across influencers sporting Alaïa’s mesh sandals and bags. These pieces have been taking the fashion industry by storm, and when it comes to the bags, I’m a fan. Mesh bags are nothing new, but Alaïa’s take on them is unique and elevated. However, with that uniqueness comes a hefty price tag, so I made it my mission to find some affordable alternatives. This way, you can dampen your FOMO on this trend and move on to the next—haha. As for the Alaïa mesh sandals, I’d love to hear your thoughts on them. I have a hard time seeing the hype…