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Target Australia stuns shoppers with $40 dupe of viral Kookai top: 'It's identical' Australian shoppers are obsessed with a $40 dupe of a $130 Kookai top READ MORE: Target is now selling a $25 version of a $600 Tory Burch bag By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:59 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 02:05 BST, 15 August 2024 e-mail View comments Shoppers are stunned after discovering an exact dupe of a famous $130 top for only $40 at Target . Fashion trends can change in the blink of an eye, and Australian women have struggled to keep up with the latest go-to buys. Target's bargain Lily Loves panelled bodice top has been a huge hit with customers - with Melbourne woman Kacey revealing it's identical to her Ariel corset top from upscale fashion brand Kookai.

The timeless fitted top is strapless and comes in white, black, and sage . Kacey shared her journey encountering the blouse at her local store and couldn't believe her luck. 'I have this beautiful top from Kookai - but it's $130.



I went into Target today and found exactly the same top for $40,' she said in a video . Thousands revealed their awe with several shoppers claiming the Target buy is a 'perfect' year-round staple. 'You can wear this all the time,' one said.

Target's bargain Lily Loves panelled bodice top has been a huge hit with customers - and it's identical to the Ariel corset top from Kookai Both tops have identical fabric make ups and are made using 100 per cent polyester. Read More Kmart Australia launches chic $30 dupes of the best high-end winter boots: 'Deal of the season' Kacey said that while Target's version was a bit more flared at the bottom, the top was still 'gorgeous' and she complimented the quality. 'My jaw actually dropped to the floor,' Kacey added.

'And it's only $40!' Tops aren't the only 'dupes' Australians have been obsessed with recently. Australians have been turning to affordable brands for versions of popular designer buys as the country slowly climbs out of the cost of living crisis. Cotton On recently released a budget pair of $70 heels that are an 'exact replica' of $200 Tony Bianco shoes - and they've been dubbed 'shoes of the season'.

Kmart also blew shoppers away with a $40 version of a $4,000 designer trench coat - and it goes with everything. Thousands have chosen Aussie brand BondiBoost's Everlast Airstyer ($280) instead of the pricey Dyson Airwrap ($849) since its launch. The timeless fitted top is strapless and comes in white, black, and sage Many shoppers applauded Target's product quality and revealed they have clothes from the department store that has lasted him for over a decade.

'It's such a good find and the flare is great!' one said. 'It gives you more of a shape.' 'Never have I run online and bought anything so quick,' another added.

'It looks exactly the same - that's so insane!' a woman gasped. A fourth revealed, 'I'm about to return my Kookai top because that's gorgeous.' Melbourne Share or comment on this article: Target Australia stuns shoppers with $40 dupe of viral Kookai top: 'It's identical' e-mail Add comment.

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