First things first, apparently *Fendi by Fendi* perfume is like, gone forever. Tragedy! But the internet’s buzzing about dupes. Someone, somewhere, claims they’ve found an “identical frag.” Now, “identical” is a strong word. I’m always skeptical. But hey, it’s worth a sniff, right? The article I saw mentioned high street options from £10! Ten quid! That’s basically a fancy coffee. Worth the risk, I reckon.
And bags, oh the *bags*. Let’s be real, a Fendi Baguette is *iconic*. But so is the price tag. Ouch. I saw some articles claiming to have found “near-replica” Baguettes and totes. Honestly, “near-replica” is code for “looks kinda like it, maybe, if you squint.” But who cares? As long as it looks cute and holds your stuff, right?
Zara seems to be a major player in the dupe game. Apparently *Zara Gardenia* is supposed to be a dead ringer for YSL Black Opium! Who knew? I mean, I guess that’s not technically a *Fendi* dupe, but it shows Zara’s in the fragrance-copycat biz, so maybe they have a Fendi perfume dupe hiding somewhere? Worth a look-see, ya know?
Then there’s the whole swimwear thing. Designer swimsuits are just… why? Seriously, who spends that much on something that’s gonna get covered in chlorine and sunscreen? Luckily, there are, like, a gazillion Fendi swimsuit dupes out there. Thank goodness!
Okay, so here’s the thing: dupes are never *exactly* the same. The quality might be a little different, the stitching might be a bit wonky, the scent might not last as long. But honestly? Most people won’t even notice. And even if they do, who cares? You’re rocking a cute bag/smelling amazing/looking fabulous in your swimsuit, and you didn’t have to sell a kidney to do it. That’s a win in my book.
