Dupe mania: Young shoppers are going wild for low-cost imitations

By GeorgeRudy / Getty Images Welcome to the age of the dupe — the imitations, or even copies, of big-brand products, sometimes coming dangerously close to counterfeiting. It’s a trend that’s growing on social media, to the extent that influencers are now proudly unearthing these low-cost versions of bags, clothes, shoes and beauty products, drawing their inspiration from the catwalks. Welcome to the age of the dupe — the imitations, or even copies, of big-brand products, sometimes coming dangerously close to counterfeiting. It’s a trend that’s growing on social media, to the extent that infl…

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