Buying guides

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Fashion

How To Tell A Real Corteiz Site From A Fake One

Search for Corteiz in the UK and most of what comes back is not the brand. Unofficial stores now outrank Corteiz for its own buying queries. Here are the signals that tell you which is which, and what to do if you have already paid one.

By Dripscan·29 September 2026·5 min read

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Fashion

How Corteiz Drops Actually Work

Password-gated, announced with almost no notice, gone in minutes, never restocked. The Corteiz drop model confuses people because it is designed to. Here is how it actually works, and why the brand built it this way.

By Dripscan·23 September 2026·5 min read

Fragrance

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Fragrance Online

Buying fragrance without smelling it first sounds risky. But with the right approach, it's entirely possible to buy well every time.

By Dripscan·24 March 2026·2 min read

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Guides

Streetwear Sizing: Why Fit Matters More Than Size

A size medium from one brand is a completely different garment from a size medium from another. Here's how to actually buy streetwear that fits.

By Dripscan·23 March 2026·2 min read

Guides

Why Jewellery Is the Most Personal Thing You Will Ever Buy

Clothes go in and out. Jewellery stays. Understanding what makes a piece worth keeping for life.

By Dripscan·15 March 2026·3 min read

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Gold, Silver or Platinum: Which Metal Is Actually Right for You

The metal you choose changes everything about how jewellery wears over time. Here is what the decision actually involves.

By Dripscan·14 March 2026·2 min read

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Why Buying From Dripscan Beats ASOS Marketplace for Independent Fashion

ASOS Marketplace has been the go-to for independent fashion discovery for years. But something better has been quietly being built. Here is the honest comparison.

By Dripscan·1 March 2026·3 min read