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How Dupe Culture is Challenging Traditional Luxury | The Debrief

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris to explore how brands are offering affordable alternatives to luxury goods, and reshaping consumer expectations in the process.
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