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Perfume Is the New Status Hoodie

As fragrance “wardrobing” takes off, the former head of branding at aspirational sweatshirt brand Madhappy says “scents are the smartest investment for a new business.” So he’s making one.
A round, squat bottle of perfume from the brand "Rite of Way" sits on a blue background.
Rite of Way's founder, Alex Brands, wants to make his perfumes into status objects. (Rite of Way)

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Beauty Dupes Are More Expensive Than the Originals Now

Your lipstick’s evil twin is gonna cost you. After years of cheap copycats, a new slew of makeup doppelgangers boast near-identical formulas and packaging… and higher prices. Here’s why shoppers are buying them anyway.

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Faran Krentcil

Faran Krentcil is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. She is a New York based writer, editor and lecturer with a focus on fashion and beauty.

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