Tag: dupes
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Can’t get knefah copycats
I had a little taste of the famous “Dubai” Chocolate bar from FIX Chocolatiers while I was in Austin for SXSW. Or rather, it was the “Can’t get knefah of it.” I enjoyed the crunch of the knafeh, but I didn’t have my life changed to the point of wanting to pay $20 plus shipping…
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If imitation is flattery, then what are dupes?
When I walk past a Steve Madden store, it is very obvious to me which designer shoe they were inspired by. Those are Dior slides. There are the Valentino platforms. And here are the Hermes sandals. And o, there are videos galore of all the products that elf references with many of its product launches.…
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Maybe dupes aren’t as bad as I thought
It questioned whether Gen Z’s love of dupes was a problem for luxury brands. I The examples used were the viral dupes for a Bottega Veneta bag and a pair of Celine sunglasses. The question then was whether or not this would hurt those brands. If Gen Z goes with the less expensive alternative, is…
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What people get wrong when they talk about dupes
Not that anyone asked for my opinion, but this is what I think people get wrong about the idea of dupes. I watched a woman review La Mer. Because I possibly hate my life, I decided to descend into the comment section. “Ugh, I don’t get why people spend that much money when Nivea will…
A Wren Says 