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Quiet luxury is over. Loud cheap is the move.

The most-screenshotted looks of the summer cost less than dinner. Inside the great trade-down — and the brands quietly winning it.

By The RCW Desk · Trends Editor · 12 July 2026 · 1 min read Share
Quiet luxury is over. Loud cheap is the move.

The most-screenshotted looks of the summer cost less than dinner. Inside the great trade-down — and the brands quietly winning it.

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“The most-screenshotted looks of the summer cost less than dinner. Inside the great trade-down — and the brands quietly winning it.”
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