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Are you wearing the… Aldi collection? If you didn’t know, ALDI Stores Australia is dropping its first ever streetwear line, Aldimania. The discount food retailer is jumping on the streetwear hype we’ve seen other brands, including Ikea and Chipotle, tap into previously.

Featuring loungewear staples in the brand’s iconic colours, and all retailing for under £10.45 (A$20, US$13.25, €12.20), the tongue-in-cheek limited-edition collection reflects the brand’s budget-friendly values. The synergies between fashion, which is becoming a lucrative strategy, and food, drink and dining brands looking for cultural relevance, are just getting started.

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15 April 2024

Author: LS:N Global

Image: ALDImania by ALDI, Australia

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#WeSawItComing: Authentic Avatars

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In Case You Missed It

Aldimania, office poo anxiety and authentic avatars

Welcome to ICYMI*, In case you missed it, our weekly debrief of the trends we spotted first making it to the mainstream and the thought-provoking insights you need to know, curated by our in-house experts.

ICYMI* Curated

#WeSawItComing: Authentic Avatars

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