Consumer Behavior: Page 2


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    Miu Miu is the year’s buzziest brand: report

    Lyst’s 2023 Year in Fashion also name-checked Loewe, the Adidas Samba, Uniqlo’s shoulder bag, Kylie Jenner and quiet luxury in its top trend roundup.

    By Dec. 4, 2023
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    Early holiday luxury apparel sales stagnate: report

    While Black Friday online apparel shopping surged, aspirational shoppers have pared back spending on high-end goods on the heels of economic headwinds.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Personal luxury goods market projected to grow 4% by the end of 2023: report

    The market is expected to soften through Q4 and into 2024, said Bain and Company, hampered by slow recovery in the U.S. and macroeconomic tensions in China.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
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    Rocking the boat shoe: Sperry’s search for a lifeline

    Wolverine is looking to unload its 88-year-old lifestyle footwear brand, but finding the right buyer is a hard sell.

    By Updated Nov. 20, 2023
  • Margot Robbie, and actor, is dressed in pink and takes a selfie with fans, also dressed in pink, at the red carpet premiere of the Barbie movie, in which she plays the title character.
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    5 lessons brands can pull from Barbie’s marketing master class

    Now that Greta Gerwig’s movie has left theaters, here’s what the fashion industry needs to know about the next trend.

    By Oct. 17, 2023
  • Japanese twin sister musician duo Amiaya pose in the front row of Miu Miu's spring-summer 2024 Paris show wearing the brand's logo cardigans and holding the brand's tiny handbags.
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    Miu Miu tops Lyst Index for the first time

    Loewe came in second, while Maison Margiela’s Tabi shoe was dubbed the hottest product in the world for the quarter.

    By Oct. 12, 2023
  • Patrons walk in front of the Tiffany & Co. store.
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    Both ‘quiet’ and ‘loud’ accessories see interest in luxury resale market: report

    Classic brands like Celine and Tiffany & Co. saw increased interest from luxury resale shoppers, but bold patterns like polka dots and magenta still held their own, the report from Fashionphile found.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 29, 2023
  • A shopper in a black tank top and white pants enters a Versace store in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Consumers plan to spend more on luxury: report

    Feeling more optimistic about the economy, luxury consumers are booking travel and opening their wallets.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Style’s silver lining

    Fashion’s wealthiest generation is also its oldest, and as its ranks expand, there are opportunities and challenges for an industry that largely ignores them.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
  • A general view of a Shein fashion show & pop-up shop at O Beach Ibiza. Palm fronds on the ceiling, pink walls with hats displayed, and racks of clothing in the store.
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    Early back-to-school fashion purchases favored lower-priced brands and discounters

    Mid-tier and high-end department stores and apparel subscriptions saw double-digit spending drops, which may signal that consumers are feeling economic and inflationary pressures.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Despite economy, consumers still splurge on apparel: report

    Brands can convince consumers to spend even during tough financial times by appealing to their emotions.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 5, 2023
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    On, Asics, Salomon among fastest-growing footwear brands on secondary market

    New 2023 rankings from StockX on sneakers, footwear and accessories suggest that running shoes are in high demand, and overall results may predict Q4 holiday trends.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 25, 2023
  • The goldtone front of Italian luxury fashion house store Gucci is pictured from the outside.
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    Luxury resale still robust despite recession concerns: report

    Investment items continue to sell well in every demographic, and “fair condition” pieces are becoming increasingly popular with younger shoppers.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    QVC expands private label to include adaptive clothing

    The Denim & Co. Adaptive brand is an addition to QVC’s accessible and adaptive category that launched in March.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Aug. 22, 2023
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    How to compete with digitally native fashion brands

    Why checkout? Because it’s an often overlooked area that has the potential to drive significant revenue for your business based on your existing traffic.

    Aug. 21, 2023
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    Nearly half of brides are considering eco-friendly gowns: report

    Sustainable fashion is a growing trend in the wedding industry as more brands create options for environmentally-conscious brides.

    By Howard Ruben • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Athletic fashion market expected to reach $350B valuation by 2032: report

    Recent insights from LaunchMetrics show luxury and streetwear collaborations with athletic brands can add value.

    By July 17, 2023
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    Aldo and Mattel debut Barbie-themed shoes, handbags and accessories

    The 19-piece collection showcases a variety of pink hues.

    By June 29, 2023
  • A woman wearing black adjusts luxury handbags in a store window display in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City.
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    Global luxury apparel sales strong: report

    The Bain & Company and Altagamma’s 2023 spring luxury study, released last week, said the personal luxury goods market focused on wardrobe staples and new formal and occasion wear.

    By June 27, 2023
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    Fashion is moving past gendered norms: report

    More people want to dress beyond the gender binary but sizing may cause an issue, according to a report from Highsnobiety.

    By June 27, 2023
  • Pharrell Williams stands at the back of a runway and acknowledges the applause of the audience while wearing a camoflage suit.
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    5 top looks from Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton menswear debut

    Presented on the first day of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, the spectacle-laden runway event offered a celebrity-driven creative vision for luxury’s future.

    By June 22, 2023
  • A person is standing in the men's section of a clothing store, holding clothing items.
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    Younger shoppers are spending less on apparel: report

    Luxury brands received the biggest drop off in spending from consumers under 34.

    By June 16, 2023
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    Adobe: Online prices fell 2.3% in May, the biggest drop since the pandemic began

    Overall inflation has slowed in recent months, the research firm found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2023
  • In the evening a man rides bicycle past a large advertisement for a Christian Dior store in Beijing, China.
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    Dior is the most popular luxury brand online: report

    In its sixth annual ranking, released last month, Luxe Digital named the French fashion house to 2023’s top spot, toppling Gucci for the first time.

    By June 9, 2023
  • A Roblox character wears G Lock stud earrings that digital fashion designer Samuel Jordan created for Rebecca Minkoff’s new virtual collection.
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    From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

    Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

    By Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023