The real reason The Row's white T-shirt costs more than $500

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A white T-shirt with six different price tags on it
You can still buy a cotton T-shirt for $5. So why does this one cost more than $500?

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I checked out The Row's sample sale line. People camped overnight for the quiet luxury brand. Some got paid to do it.

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Line Dudes at The Row sample sale
Gigi Principe had been in line for nine hours by the time I talked to her.

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The Walmart 'Birkin' dupe is having a moment. These are the luxury handbags most likely to be faked.

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Hermès Kelly bag
Kelly bags by Hermès are a coveted second-hand purchase — and are also commonly ripped off.

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