Formerly label-loving consumers in China are reportedly turning to "dupes," high-quality replicas of branded goods, in a bid to save money amid the nation’s economic slowdown. ⁠ ⁠ Blair Zhang, Mintel's senior luxury and fashion analyst, notes, "There’s no more blind trust in well-known brands under the currently-cautious spending trends. Instead, there’s more rational shopping decisions that spur active discussions on cheaper alternatives.”⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #china #dupes #luxurygoods #shopping #brands #economy #retail