Consumer Behavior

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    Loewe was the world’s hottest brand in Q2: report

    The LVMH-owned brand overtook Miu Miu to claim the top spot, while its collaboration with running brand On made Cloudtilt 2.0 sneakers the quarter’s hottest product.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Luxury fashion consumers comfortable spending: report

    A survey from Morning Consult found that the sector’s stylish elite are younger and more optimistic about their finances.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

    Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 15, 2024
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    Gen Z luxury consumers value experience over product: report

    The survey results show a significant change in the way luxury is perceived, which may alter the landscape of how companies market their products in the future, according to Dotdash Meredith and Ipsos.

    By Howard Ruben • July 2, 2024
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    Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image

    “The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Consumers want ethical sourcing, labeling on manmade fibers: report

    Nearly three quarters of survey respondents think materials such as viscose and lyocell should come from sustainable forests.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    US consumers don’t trust Temu, but still shop there: report

    The survey, conducted by Omnisend, found that 17.5% of global respondents think Temu could surpass Amazon as the leading e-commerce platform.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    Nearly 90% of consumers bought or sold used items in the last year: EBay

    With sustainability at the forefront of their decision-making, the report finds that Gen Z and millennials are the top purchasers of circular fashion.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 12, 2024
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    Revive raises $3.5M seed investment

    The company, which helps brands manage inventory damaged during the return process, plans to use the new funding to boost its platform.

    By Howard Ruben • June 10, 2024
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    Adaptive fashion’s inclusivity problem

    Brands are trying to meet the needs of disabled consumers, but critics say the industry can do better.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 3, 2024
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    TikTok users continue to grow and evolve: Here’s what the numbers say

    While TikTok has been a go-to for brands who want to reach younger cohorts, the average age of the platform’s users is climbing, per YouGov. 

    By Sara Karlovitch • May 22, 2024
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    Destination XL marketing campaign focuses on ‘clothes that actually fit’

    The multichannel effort, which is being tested in three markets, focuses on “simplicity, quality, and fit,” CEO Harvey Kanter said. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2024
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    Top 5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Met Gala

    At fashion's biggest party, celebrities wore tulle, vintage, pastels and flowers to celebrate the latest exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

    By • May 7, 2024
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    Miu Miu, Prada top first Lyst Index of 2024

    Loewe came in third place, while Alaïa made its debut on the list.

    By • May 3, 2024
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    Fur made without animal products, petrochemicals has potentially high market share: report

    The Material Innovation Initiative said 92% of U.S. respondents were likely to purchase next-generation materials.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Online luxury reseller Rebag launches membership program

    The program is designed to give customers lower prices on items and additional discounts.

    By Howard Ruben • April 29, 2024
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    Fast fashion clothing worn less, kept for shorter time than resold luxury: report

    Vestiaire Collective found that buying used, high-end goods is 33% more affordable than buying new fast fashion based on cost-per-wear metrics.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Athleisure is top dog in the teen closet: Here’s what the numbers say

    Nike remains the top clothing brand for teens but is losing mindshare.

    By Sara Karlovitch • April 22, 2024
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    Higher-income households wait for apparel sales: report

    Top earners are especially aware of “retailer promotional patterns” in clothing, according to the Spring 2024 Consumer Sentiment Survey from Alvarez & Marsal.

    By • April 16, 2024
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    Aspirational luxury customers spend $274B a year on fashion: report

    Consumers who spend a moderate amount generate half of total luxury brand revenue across seven countries, according to a McKinsey report.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Golf fashion moves into the mainstream

    A new line from Tiger Woods, LVMH's latest collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and indie brands are helping to bring the sport from performance wear to streetwear.

    By Howard Ruben • April 12, 2024
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    Vestiaire Collective relaunches vintage category

    The resale platform’s Archive Room includes more than 250,000 items, and the company plans to roll out monthly themed curation events.

    By • April 1, 2024
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    US secondhand market projected to reach $73B by 2028: report

    A new study from resale platform ThredUp said U.S. consumers spent, on average, nearly half of their 2023 clothing budget on pre-worn items.

    By Lauren Schenkman • March 27, 2024
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    5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Academy Awards

    Hollywood stars showed up in bold colors, classic tailoring and plenty of glitter for the year's most-anticipated awards show.

    By • March 11, 2024
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    Luxury consumers optimistic about economy, but that won’t translate to spending in the near term: report

    Saks’ quarterly survey found that consumer spending in the luxury category may increase in the second half of the year. 

    By • March 4, 2024