Balenciaga is flogging a funeral-style tie for £250.
The neck garment is only available in black.
It resembles one that mourners would wear when paying their respects to lost loved ones.
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But Asda has a similar looking one on sale for just a fiver – £245 cheaper.
The one on sale on trendy clothing brand Balenciaga’s website is made of lyocell, in Italy.
The cheaper supermarket version is machine-washable and is 100% polyester,
Balenciaga described the item as: “Tie in black fluid cellulosic poplin.
“We are committed to the sustainable and ethical management of our operations.
“The goal of reducing our environmental impact influences our decisions.
“At all levels and in all locales—whether at offices and stores or along the supply chain—we respect high standards for social and ecological responsibility.
“Balenciaga is also fur- and exotic leather-free.”
ASDA stated: “Regular fit, matte finish, machine washable.”
Balenciaga is known for its wacky designs.
Last November, it started selling a skirt that looked like a towel wrapped around the wearer for £695.
The fashion line is popular with A-listers like Kim Kardashian and England and Man City ace Jack Grealish.
Yet it faced a backlash in 2022, for using kids and bondage bears in an ad campaign, as reported by What’s The Jam.
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