Consumer Behavior: Page 2


  • The TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone.
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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
  • Five pastel-colored shoes, without their mates, float against a cloudy-sky background.
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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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    Deep Dive

    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
  • A person wearing white gloves holds up a vintage Dior saddle bag against a white background.
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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
  • Person's hand thumbing through a rack of secondhand clothes.
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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
  • Da'Vine Joy Randolph holding an Oscar wearing a blue gown next to Emma Stone holding an Oscar in a mint gown.
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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
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    ‘Treat yourself’ culture: Here’s what the numbers say

    Holiday spending habits at the end of last year bring into focus the need for messaging around “the importance of you,” per the Why Group.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 26, 2024
  • Taylor Swift stands on a red carpet in a long white strapless gown while being photographed by multiple people.
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    5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Grammy Awards

    Music’s biggest night was also one of fashion’s wildest events, as celebrities proved that over-the-top looks are de rigueur to achieve that rock-star style.

    By Feb. 5, 2024
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    The new rules shaping luxury fashion marketing: report

    Luxury brands are bucking traditional fashion schedules, embracing collaborations and becoming more inclusive, according to Highsnobiety.

    By Jan. 23, 2024
  • Nike red, black and white Air Jordan 1 "Dunk Sole" shoes are displayed in a glass case alongside a photo of Michael Jordan wearing them in a game.
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    Nike was the top-traded sneaker brand of 2023: report

    The annual StockX culture index also named running shoe brands Asics and New Balance and gave a nod to viral footwear company MSCHF.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
  • Two people in black tuxedos, one person in a white dinner jacket and white shirt, and a perosn in a black leather dress stand holding Emmy Awards.
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    5 fashion industry trends from the 75th annual Emmy Awards

    Television’s biggest names wore black, white and red all over the silver carpet at this year’s Emmys, with tuxedo looks and balletcore taking center stage.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Luxury sees 10% spending slump during the holidays: report

    Information from Earnest Analytics shows that consumers were more focused on “attainable value,” with fast fashion and off-price stores seeing increased spending.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    7 fashion industry trends to watch in 2024

    The coming year will bring fast fashion battles, more mergers and acquisitions, an evolution of luxury and a presidential election, and that’s just for starters.

    By Laurel Deppen and Lara Ewen • Jan. 12, 2024
  • Actor Lily Gladstone wears a long black satin ruffled shawl and holds up her Golden Globe award.
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    5 fashion industry trends from the 2024 Golden Globes

    Celebrities turned out in style for the first major red carpet of the year as bejeweled looks, lush fabrics and loads of color took center stage.

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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    Retail trends that shaped the holidays in 2023

    From new marketing techniques to consumers spending despite inflation, here are the big takeaways from the latest holiday season. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 5, 2024
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    The Fashion Dive holiday wish list

    Our team picked a few favorite pieces from the year’s most talked-about brands, designers and trends.

    By Fashion Dive editors • Dec. 22, 2023