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Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why a $155 Kmart designer buy is proving to be the 'best deal' the store's ever offered
Kmart has dropped its 'IT' chair in a new walnut colourway - and designer enthusiasts can't get enough of it. The $155 Asker Lounge Chair won plenty of fans when it was released as a cream boucle piece, with a clean sweep of five star reviews. So when the new edition appeared in stores this week, eagle-eyed home decorators were quick to pounce. Heavily inspired by the trendy scoop armchairs flooding 'interior inspo' feeds of late, the Asker Lounge Chair adds a refined elegance to any living space, reading nook or bedroom corner. Designed with plush polyester-covered cushioning, it also features a high backrest, a plywood and steal frame and curved edges that provide an ergonomic seating experience. It comes in pieces, though a list of simple instructions is provided to make assembly a breeze; it's ideal for anyone looking for stylish seating without the hassle. It mirrors designer versions so closely, the Kmart lounger could be mistaken for the popular AUD$1,200 Scoop Armchair from Atkin & Thyme or the $300 Remy Accent Chair from Cooper & Co. The boucle cream version has been compared to the sleek Lennox Arm Chair from South Coast Furnishings, though the latter will set you back a cool $850. 'Every time someone walks into my living room they just can't stop admiring the chair! Must buy if you love white furniture as much as I do,' a shopper said of the earlier version. 'Best purchase in Kmart,' raved another. 'Easy to put together and looks amazing!' The range of dupes have been talk of the town of late, with an insider leaking a list of all the designer perfume 'inspirations' available at the store, earlier this week. Fans of Daisy by Marc Jacobs ($165 for 100mL) can pick up Fresh Meadow at Kmart for just $8 - while not an exact match, it's described as a brighter, fresher take on the cult classic. Other dupes include Oddity, which mirrors Paradoxe by Prada, and Noir Night ($6 to $12) for fans of Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent ($285). Also among the most exciting finds is In the Clouds, which retails for just $6 as a body mist and $12 as a perfume. It's said to smell almost identical to Ariana Grande's Thank U Next - a scent that normally sells for $70 in Australia. With cost-of-living pressures hitting Australians hard, a $6 perfume that smells like a $150 designer bottle is an irresistible deal. Others love the idea of being able to spritz themselves liberally throughout the day without worrying about wasting expensive fragrance. Whatever the reason, Kmart's perfume aisle is becoming the hottest spot for beauty lovers in the know - but with many of these dupes flying off the shelves, you'll have to be quick to snag one.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I found every high-end perfume dupe at Kmart so you don't have to - and they start at just $6
Kmart fans are rushing to stores after a viral list revealed that the budget retailer's affordable perfume range includes dupes of some of the world's most popular designer scents for as little as $6. A savvy shopper shared the full list online, matching Kmart's wallet-friendly fragrances to their high-end counterparts, and shoppers are calling it a 'game changer' for beauty lovers who don't want to spend big. Fans of Daisy by Marc Jacobs ($165 for 100ml) can pick up Fresh Meadow at Kmart for just $8 - while not an exact match, it's described as a brighter, fresher take on the cult classic. Other dupes include Oddity, found in Kmart's fragrance packs, which mirrors Paradoxe by Prada but it's only available in fragrance gift packs, and Noir Night ($6 to $12) for fans of Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent ($285). Also among the most exciting finds is In the Clouds, which retails for just $6 as a body mist and $12 as a perfume. It's said to smell almost identical to Ariana Grande 's Thank U Next - a scent that normally sells for $70 in Australia. 'From someone who owns the body mist, Cloud 1.0, 2.0, and Thank U Next, I can say In the Clouds smells almost identical to Thank U Next,' the shopper confirmed. Kmart's Royalty ($6 for a body mist) is said to be a dupe for Princess by Vera Wang ($90), although it appears to have been discontinued. Kmart has also released Hush ($12), a match for Billie Eilish's signature Eilish scent ($105). You'll also find 026 Vanilla ($8) which mimics Vanilla by Kayali ($228), and Oui ($12 in fragrance packs) for lovers of Si by Giorgio Armani ($299). So why are people opting for these bargain versions over the real thing? For many, it's about stretching their budget without sacrificing the feel-good experience of a luxurious scent. With cost-of-living pressures hitting Australians hard, a $6 perfume that smells like a $150 designer bottle is an irresistible deal. Others love the idea of being able to spritz themselves liberally throughout the day without worrying about wasting expensive fragrance. Some shoppers even stock up on the cheaper options for work, gym bags, or travel, reserving their pricey originals for special occasions. Whatever the reason, Kmart's perfume aisle is becoming the hottest spot for beauty lovers in the know - but with many of these dupes flying off the shelves, you'll have to be quick to snag one.
