The High-End Hustle: Why We’re All Buying Luxury Bag Dupes in 2026
By Sofia Laurent · 6 min read
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Standing inside the mahogany-clad sanctuary of a flagship boutique on Avenue Montaigne, the air smells of expensive tuberose and desperation.
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That moment sums up the state of fashion in 2026.
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We’ve reached the era of the 'great decoupling.' For decades, luxury prices rose alongside inflation and wages.
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For a long time, carrying a 'dupe' was a source of shame.
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We're seeing a massive pivot toward what I call 'The Smart Aesthetic.' It’s about finding the essence of a design—the curved handle of a Bottega, the architectural flap of a Celine—without the bagg…
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I spoke with a leather goods sourcer in Florence last month who told me something startling.