Style Syllabus: 5 Small Budget Buys To Indulge Fashion Week Urges

Fashion Week is that wonderful time of year when you spend every night dreaming of winning the lottery and immediately spending it all on Net-A-Porter pre-orders. But if all those hours spent scouring Moda Operandi are getting you (and your wallet) down in the dumps, fear not.

There are actually a few upsides to a college student's necessary frugality. Thanks to designer collabs, diffusion lines, and plain ol' fashion democracy, the Internet is full of cost-friendly alternatives that look like the real thing. No, we're not talking knockoffs — more like gorgeous one-of-a-kind finds with an equally surprising price tag. So, put a smile on that face, young, broke ones! These looks will have you catwalking all the way to the bank.