‘I'm obsessed', says Dunnes Stores fan as she tries on designer dupe top that's €568 cheaper
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An Irish fashion fan found the perfect dupe of a luxury brand at Dunnes Stores
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The quality is fantastic
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The Savida Bailey Rib Vest is priced at €12
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Irish fashion fan Megan Kate, who posts on Instagram under
Starting the video, she said: "Okay, this was not on my shopping 2025 bingo card, but I just got my hands on the viral Loewe-inspired tank tops from
"I've seen so many people with them and I'm obsessed so let's try them on."
Megan revealed the gorgeous Savida Bailey Rib Vest in white for €12.
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The vest top is crafted from a cotton-rich, ribbed fabric that hugs the body for a fit and features an embroidered symbol and a stylish low-cut back.
Megan added: "Okay Dunnes, we see you. We applaud you.
"I'm obsessed. This is the perfect tank for a pair of jeans.
"Under a shirt, I think I love it even more. Like it's the smallest of details, but it just makes it look so expensive."
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She also compared the logo of the dupe with the official brand, and it's so similar that people can't tell which brand is which.
Dunnes Stores fans go wild for must-have summer dress-
Moving on, Megan also tried on the grey version of the dupe and she was left amazed.
She said: "Heavy grey, it's so beautiful and I love the scooped neck on it like it's stunning."
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It's a dupe of the Anagram tank top from luxury brand Loewe, which is currently priced at €580.
This means that fashion fans can save up to €568 with Dunnes Stores' dupe version.
And the bargain vest is available in sizes XXS to XXL.
'FAB DUPE'
Megan's followers immediately rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts about the Dunnes Stores' dupe.
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One person wrote: "Love these!"
Another person added: "Such a fab dupe!"
The third person said: "Rushing to Dunnes Stores right now."
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The tops are available in white and grey
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A TikToker styled the top with a shirt
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The top makes the perfect dupe of the Anagram tank top
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THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
"Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
"Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas."
The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
"Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England."
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
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