Socialized Fashion

Fashion brands partner with social media companies for educational marketing

Implications - In response to e-commerce, social media and the rise of mobile, the fashion industry has developed apps and programs for online shopping. Taking this growing interest in technology a step further, fashion brands have also begun forming strategic partnerships with social media platforms as a way to raise brand awareness. This marks a move from using apps and social media as a way of simply moving product, to instead using them as a way of creating ongoing relationships with tech-savvy consumers.

Trend Themes

  1. Social Media Partnerships — Fashion brands are forming strategic partnerships with social media platforms to raise brand awareness, creating ongoing relationships with tech-savvy consumers.
  2. Interactive Marketing Campaigns — Fashion brands are partnering with messaging services and other platforms to create personalized and interactive experiences for customers, encouraging brand engagement and loyalty.
  3. New Social Media Channels — Fashion brands are embracing new social media platforms such as Periscope and Apple Music to engage with consumers, provide exclusive content, and showcase upcoming product launches.

Industry Implications

  1. Retail Industry — The retail industry can benefit from forming strategic partnerships with social media platforms, creating personalized experiences for customers and increasing brand awareness.
  2. Technology Industry — The technology industry can offer new, innovative social media platforms for fashion brands to engage with consumers and provide exclusive content, creating new marketing opportunities.
  3. Entertainment Industry — The entertainment industry can partner with fashion brands to create interactive experiences for customers, such as livestreaming fashion shows and creating curated playlists on music services.
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Featured Examples

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Burberry's Luxury Fashion Campaign Makes Use of WeChat
As part of one of its latest luxury fashion campaigns, Burberry partnered up with WeChat, one of China’s most popular messaging services to make the journey to its runway show more interactive... MORE
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H&M Canada Takes to Periscope for Fashion Brand Marketing
Whether it’s embracing a bold new look or technology, people with an interest in fashion are known to be some of the most eager early adopters—so it is fitting that H&M Canada is using... MORE
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If you want a simple way to find your next favorite pair of high heels, the SoSho shoe app is ideal for you. Now you can quickly swipe through hundreds of pairs of shoes daily to find your perfect... MORE
Livestreaming Fashion Apps
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Japan's LINE App Features Exclusive Burberry Fashion Content
In partnership with Japanese social messaging platform LINE, exclusive content from Burberry fashion will now be shared with users. LINE app users will be able to livestream views from the London... MORE
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Everlane's Brand Ambassadors Instagram Interacts with Customers
In the name of radical transparency, online clothing retailer Everlane just launched a brand ambassadors program. The inaugural class will promote the brand using non-traditional methods—such... MORE
Couture Music Channels
Couture Music Channels
Burberry's Apple Music Channel Fuses Fashion and Technology
When Apple revealed its collaboration with Hermès for a smartwatch strap at its Apple keynote event, this set the tone for more high-fashion and technology fusions to come. Now, British luxury... MORE

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