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Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'
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FILE - An American flag flies outside a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., on March 7, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion “dupes,” or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They're also drawing some businesses into legal battles. In the latest example, Lululemon slapped a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure apparel.