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Why Gen Z Loves Dupes: Can Cheaper Also Be Better? | Talking Point - Dupes Revealed (Part 1/2)

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2024
  • From fashion to household products and even travel…you name it and someone online will have a ‘dupe’ for it. ‘Dupe’ short for the word ‘duplicate’, is now part of online lexicon. How did ‘dupes’, a less expensive alternative to a more costly product, become part of popular culture? Why is finding a good ‘dupe’ a point of pride for Gen Zs? The Talking Point team finds out as they make their way to China, where anything, and everything, can be made for cheaper, and perhaps even better.
    00:00 Introduction
    01:47 Why Gen Z loves dupes
    6:24 Popular dupe products
    7:40 How dupe culture has changed fashion
    10:53 Dupe VS original make-up
    14:38 Dupes from China: What's trending?
    16:26 A factory that creates dupes of a popular activewear brand
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Komentáře • 78

  • @minimalistmin
    @minimalistmin Před 4 měsíci +122

    I think there is a diff between dupes and counterfeit. Dupe products are established brands at a lower cost compared to the original more expensive ones. Counterfeit are just fake copies from original brands. I guess that's capitalism for ya.

    • @karlylo
      @karlylo Před 4 měsíci +1

      Those words are synonymous, before when you say "dupe" makeup, it's literally a knock off. 🤷‍♀️

    • @cheny6489
      @cheny6489 Před 4 měsíci +2

      See how they have got u believing in dupes... Its all marketing scam...

    • @Andrew-qg3ni
      @Andrew-qg3ni Před 4 měsíci +2

      Dupes are duplicate version of the original product. Counterfeiting is trying to make exact copy of the original to make it appear original.
      While Lower cost brand Doesn't try to imitate a luxury brand.

    • @cheny6489
      @cheny6489 Před 4 měsíci

      Thats means same LAH.... just different marketing lingo... aiyooo... Gen Z trying to convince ownself...

  • @matreen427
    @matreen427 Před 4 měsíci +35

    dupes have always been around. Let’s hope that the dupe makeup are minimally from reputable companies and not counterfeits (unhygenic ingredients lurked)

  • @user-pr4li7hv2v
    @user-pr4li7hv2v Před 4 měsíci +30

    Personally as Gen Z myself, I think dupes are veryyy valid especially for activewear. I’m just wearing it to the gym and back so tbf, I don’t really wanna invest much on it like LuluLemon where one piece of activewear is almost like a weeks worth of allowance. I have tried some of our local brands like Kydra and Lunablys. I bought a set from Kydra but for me, I think the price is a little too high since I’m currently still studying😭 My friend recommended Lunablys and the price is so student-friendly. I was a bit sus when I saw the price so I bought a set and wore it to a few of my gym sessions. The material is really soft and doesn’t stick to my skin after all the sweat. I think I had my fair share of cameltoes after buying on Shopee 😭 so thank god I finally found something that works for me

    • @jasxteo
      @jasxteo Před 4 měsíci +2

      Oh my I went to check the prices but I am not even willing to pay that price! I go decathlon to buy my active gear and I am in my 40s!

  • @boy638
    @boy638 Před 4 měsíci +62

    The biggest victim of fast fashion is the environment.

  • @sugunaite7199
    @sugunaite7199 Před 4 měsíci +24

    Handmade doesn't meat $0...there are material costs and typically cost in terms of hours spent making the item...

  • @SuperYogagirl
    @SuperYogagirl Před 4 měsíci +5

    Also, with dupes, my biggest concern are toxic chemicals in the make up. And as far as Shein goes, the working conditions of the people who have to make those clothes...

  • @melshen
    @melshen Před 4 měsíci +12

    such DOPE content! i really am actually quite impressed with this marked better quality of our online SG local content - keep it up! 😊

  • @Dandelion_flight
    @Dandelion_flight Před 4 měsíci +3

    So good to see the manufacturing process in China… very interesting and informative.

  • @drakesawesome13
    @drakesawesome13 Před 4 měsíci +30

    dupes? yeah the counterfeit industry is booming everywhere in the world. this is not strictly a gen z thing

    • @aysmch622
      @aysmch622 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah it is,i see basicly cloth,bag,even smartphone/electronic
      and for sure there is food,just for example crispy fried chicken... Or chips there is many of them tho

  • @stephyschoice
    @stephyschoice Před 4 měsíci +2

    Its so important to also look for quality given the ingredients used.

  • @StarrySunnie
    @StarrySunnie Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you, CNA 🙏🏽🙇🏻‍♀️ one of most interesting subject. However, how could achieve sustainability?

  • @user-kx1tw2jy7x
    @user-kx1tw2jy7x Před 3 dny

    The first dupe fashion conglomerate was ZARA. Then SHEIN overtook ZARA 🤣

  • @iwouldliketosee1
    @iwouldliketosee1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interested to find out how the activewear held up against the original and also the testing method and duration. Feel like the differences in quality may not show up on initial usage. Also with their own product customization (higher waist band etc) is it still fair to call them dupes?

  • @angelalim0502
    @angelalim0502 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Want to be richer, get Dupes. Want make others richer, buy original.

  • @tinachan7013
    @tinachan7013 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I wouldn't buy dupe/counterfeit make up from unknown brand, you don't know the ingredients used.

    • @angelalim0502
      @angelalim0502 Před 4 měsíci

      Lucky you to be able to afford paying higher price. I not sure if you ever heard of “no frills”? Branded comes with an extra price which may not be necessary, it is just a marketing gimmicks to make the buyer feels good and the seller richer.

    • @user-gu9yq5sj7c
      @user-gu9yq5sj7c Před 4 měsíci +2

      Dupes are not counterfeits. Look up what dupes are. Dupes are similar products but from established brands. Just something like another brand making a lipstick in the same color is considered a dupe.
      Counterfeit is making a fake product but lying and labeling it the same name as the original brand. Dupes use their own brand name.
      The prices of luxury brands are ridiculous and unfair. Dupes make those similar products more accessible to poorer people.

    • @angelalim0502
      @angelalim0502 Před 4 měsíci

      @@user-gu9yq5sj7c precisely the point. People who only prefer “branded” are paying for the cost of those branding and no wonder many are always complaining that cost of living is high when there are cheaper alternatives of equal or maybe even superior quality than some branded.

  • @elliemorgenroth2385
    @elliemorgenroth2385 Před 4 měsíci +4

    No discussion of the safety of these products?

    • @user-gu9yq5sj7c
      @user-gu9yq5sj7c Před 4 měsíci +2

      Dupes are from established brands. Not a back alley or black market. Just something like making a the same color lipstick or similar item is a dupe.

  • @mehhhh5588
    @mehhhh5588 Před 4 měsíci

    Makes me wonder how authentic brands, especially the high end ones are dealing with such aggressive 'competitions'. Maybe CNA can do an episode on this? 😂

  • @ngohoiGEM
    @ngohoiGEM Před 4 měsíci +3

    What is the dude activewear store on taobao?

  • @CaraMarie13
    @CaraMarie13 Před 4 měsíci +8

    I wear little makeup, but the ones I buy are great quality since they tend to be produced by the same manufacturer. I will, however, will buy the higher price items for things like the under eye concealer from Armani is one I won't ever try to get around paying. The Armani lipstick as well. But my foundation is from loreal and primer from elf which have always gone the distance. I would never wear cheap makeup directly from an unregulated Chinese seller. I already heard about the risks associated with those products and will never risk. I only buy second hand clothes so I always buy the origina l

  • @Olvlmathscience
    @Olvlmathscience Před 3 měsíci

    Back then, using counterfeit/ oem/ lookalike items are look down upon and it would be better to go for a more affordable brand if budget does not permit. Now giving such items a new name and calling it a new culture over glorify the use of counterfeit/ oem/lookalike / knockoff. Instead of being more down to earth and using what we only need, now we are totally heading in the direction where we “save” money while supporting parties who possibly infringe copyrights or abuse and underpay staff to reduce production cost and maximize profit.

  • @user-kx1tw2jy7x
    @user-kx1tw2jy7x Před 3 dny

    Dupe activewear is justice 😂 wth pay $158 for a pair of leggings that’s meant for short term wear & tear?

  • @dolan-duk
    @dolan-duk Před 4 měsíci

    The only "dupes" that I can think of that I own are some game controllers and a "China version" of a boutique computer casing where the original is hard to find and very expensive.

  • @user-kx1tw2jy7x
    @user-kx1tw2jy7x Před 3 dny

    I’d be careful with makeup/skincare & perfume, for health reasons. Going for established brands that offer cheaper products of similar effect is fine, concern is using counterfeit products that trigger skin issues or plausibility of toxicity.
    Dupe electronics are dangerous too in terms of short circuit fires 🔥
    I buy dupe furniture. Love. 🤣 cos the real designs are waaayyy overpriced

  • @Steph-qz5jl
    @Steph-qz5jl Před 4 měsíci +3

    Can someone tell me the brand of the activewear dupes?

  • @rudywidjaja
    @rudywidjaja Před 4 měsíci

    The perception of duplicates being cheap often arises from a failure to recognize the creative process behind the original design. The extensive time and effort invested by the designer, including research and meticulous crafting, contribute to the true value of the design. Consequently, duplicates appear cheaper. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that the primary victim of this perception is the creator of the original design. Their brand appears more expensive due to the comprehensive costs involved in the design process.

    • @freemagicfun
      @freemagicfun Před měsícem

      The dupe is cheaper - it is not a perception. A major factor in it being cheaper is because there is no research & development, but it is cheaper. The ethics are debatable... 😎

  • @cheny6489
    @cheny6489 Před 4 měsíci +9

    china makeup dupes content is risky...

    • @lilil8093
      @lilil8093 Před 4 měsíci +1

      some chinese makeup brands like flortte and judydoll are actually FDA approved

    • @adoroselatte
      @adoroselatte Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@lilil8093 I use Judydoll!! I love Judydoll 😍

  • @jantv1990
    @jantv1990 Před 2 měsíci

    so youre saying that singapore is a poor country now

  • @andrewchen8125
    @andrewchen8125 Před 3 měsíci

    The entire Gen Z culture are dupes; fake social media, fake emotions, fake everything 🤣

  • @Dandelion_flight
    @Dandelion_flight Před 4 měsíci +1

    There are definitely loads of quality dupes around like clothes and accessories that when I get them I feel very proud of myself 😂😂 However for make up I would be careful as the dupes may not have proper quality control? Powdered make up may have talc which may cause cancer? Do your own research.

    • @aysmch622
      @aysmch622 Před 4 měsíci

      Talc is mostly used in powder especially face powder,
      in here in Indonesia there is big pharmacy store have some brand called marcks and Venus
      that the face powder ingredient was Talc there is zea mays starch/maizena/corn flour
      My family basicly used it when they are young,like 17? Years old and now they were around 60... But there is no skin cancer was appering because of Talc...
      If you think Talc was cancer cause just because it is from rock,then titanium oxide/zinc oxide (pysichal sunscreen) should be cancer cause too because it is actually from rock,no.... It is metal...

    • @aysmch622
      @aysmch622 Před 4 měsíci

      The one that make it cancer causing was asbestos,if the Talc was contamination with asbestos

    • @Dandelion_flight
      @Dandelion_flight Před 4 měsíci

      @@aysmch622 Yes Asbestos indeed, but i am really not sure about talc. I really do hope it does not cause cancer, but i just want to be careful. There are things in nature that can cause cancer eg heavy metals, and how about lead and mercury? Natural doesn't mean does not cause cancer, right? Wood dust can also cause cancer if breathe in too... We just have to do educated research. Not all products go through testing.

  • @mapperid
    @mapperid Před 4 měsíci

    dupes are good for increasing competition. However, with China's massive manufacturing, it becomes problematic for local businesses to compete. I bought some dupe and they offer a cheaper price and 4 star quality.

  • @ctnorth__6480
    @ctnorth__6480 Před 4 měsíci

    The dupe price is easy to achieve.. as branded selling their name.

  • @peterpiper5300
    @peterpiper5300 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love the skin color of the host. Glowing tan.

    • @peterpiper5300
      @peterpiper5300 Před 4 měsíci

      @@psgistheworstclubineurope loving the same color as mine is racist?

  • @lifeinplasticisfantastic
    @lifeinplasticisfantastic Před 4 měsíci

    If you use imitations when you’re in university,no one will believe you bought the original even when you have money

  • @nwch9958
    @nwch9958 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m surprised that no body talking about intellectual property at all. These so called Dupes copying the original idea of famous brand who invested big money in design and invention. Those dupes suppliers are literally stealing the company intellectual property

  • @Clipsdiscover
    @Clipsdiscover Před 3 měsíci

    Mrs goh???

  • @sleepy_dobe
    @sleepy_dobe Před 4 měsíci +1

    PD Chan can be a host/presenter also. And her Chinese good siah!!!! So young already so good at her job. Bright future ahead. But be careful eating Chinese dupes food. I wonder if they've already moved on from fake food.

    • @itazuranakissooo
      @itazuranakissooo Před 4 měsíci +1

      Uhm are you sure? Her pronunciation was quite off.... (& yes before you judge me I work in the translation field).

  • @iblessyou.forextrablessing7597

    Which is an affordable app then 😊

  • @coniprobasco5751
    @coniprobasco5751 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Make up is dangerous. You don't know what you are putting on your skin

  • @godsamazinggrace5331
    @godsamazinggrace5331 Před 4 měsíci +1

    you have been duped!!

  • @MrAtomUniverse
    @MrAtomUniverse Před 4 měsíci

    You find uniqlo dupes lor

  • @ysngngys7753
    @ysngngys7753 Před 4 měsíci

    19:44 Oh pls dun react in this way even if you feel otherwise.

  • @kisin
    @kisin Před 4 měsíci

    How good IS dupe makeup; no? (ref. thumbnail) 🤔

  • @whatyalllookingat
    @whatyalllookingat Před 4 měsíci

    in china to me dupes are copycat like their cars

  • @jonnieinbangkok
    @jonnieinbangkok Před 4 měsíci +1

    Isn't the gay illegal in Singapore 🤔

  • @jrukawa11
    @jrukawa11 Před 4 měsíci

    pretty boy

  • @mindful47
    @mindful47 Před 4 měsíci

    These people are missing in spirituality. Go study yoga. Keep yourself simple.

  • @anziar3038
    @anziar3038 Před 4 měsíci

    S'poreans are very rich indeed. Thanks to the PAP govt for bringing them wealth by means of high-paying jobs.❤❤

  • @martinbrock713
    @martinbrock713 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Veteran editor PN Balji seems to be vexed by one pressing issue in Singapore more than any other

  • @martinbrock713
    @martinbrock713 Před 4 měsíci +1

    (4G) leaders and the challenges they will continue to face amid the longstanding “groupthink” approach of the government
    PAP's shortcomings are largely due to its groupthink approach of running the country, according to Balji.

    • @jer2911.L
      @jer2911.L Před 4 měsíci

      Is Balji an expert on groupthink strategy? What are his credentials? Anyone knows?

  • @martinbrock713
    @martinbrock713 Před 4 měsíci

    Balji is not convinced. “They rely on the same means of recruiting new members into their party, their groupthink is their Achilles’ heel.”

    • @jer2911.L
      @jer2911.L Před 4 měsíci

      Never heard of this guy Balji before. Anyone knows anything about him?

  • @martinbrock713
    @martinbrock713 Před 4 měsíci

    Despite the government’s arguments that it has drawn alternative ideas by recruiting former critics in the public service and that it pays highly competitive salaries