Dupe (product)

A dupe (duplicate) or knockoff is a product similar in appearance, functionality, or design to a higher-end, often more expensive, branded item but sold at a much lower price.

[1] Dupes are products similar in appearance, functionality, or design to higher-end, often more expensive, branded items but sold at a much lower price.

In the United States, department stores would manufacture copies of the latest popular designs from Paris or worn by Hollywood performers.

These generations are increasingly seeking out dupes, which are affordable alternatives to high-end products, in an effort to maintain style without breaking the bank.

This movement is fueled by social media, where influencers and users share their favorite dupes, promoting accessibility and savvy shopping.

[13] Architectural Digest noted with the rise of e-commerce, "hundreds of home decor sites [sell] knockoff Eames, Kartell, and Le Corbusier models at IKEA prices.