Consumer Behavior

11 articles

Woman applying a premium, long-lasting hair perfume, creating a subtle, shimmering aura in an elegant setting.
Premium Brands

US long-lasting hair perfume market sees significant growth

Hair and body mists experienced double-digit market growth in early 2025, Allure reports.

Sebastian Duval·May 11, 2026
Models in casual streetwear on a luxury fashion runway, contrasting with the traditional haute couture expectations of the audience.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Fashion's Casualization Erodes Exclusivity, Diluting Brand Power.

Last year, a limited-edition luxury sneaker drop sold out in minutes, generating more revenue for a heritage fashion house than its entire haute couture collection did all season.

Victoria Laurent·May 11, 2026
Why Cause-Driven Fashion Is Dominating 2026 and How Moss Apparel Leads the Way
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Why Cause-Driven Fashion Is Dominating 2026 and How Moss Apparel Leads the Way

Cause-driven fashion is set to dominate the apparel industry by 2026, fueled by consumers, particularly Gen Z, who are willing to pay more for products with a clear social impact. Moss Apparel exemplifies this shift by transforming wildlife apparel into a direct lifeline for vital conservation efforts.

Charles Pembroke·May 11, 2026
An elegant, logo-free handbag displayed in a minimalist luxury boutique, symbolizing the quiet luxury trend in fashion.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Brands Adapt to Shifting Consumer Behavior for 2026 Fashion Trends

Searches for 'quiet luxury' surged by 250% in May, while sales of traditional logo-emblazoned handbags from major European houses dropped by 15% in Q1 2024, according to a Bain & Company Report.

Victoria Laurent·May 10, 2026
Gen Z consumers engaging with digital luxury fashion displays in a modern, vibrant urban setting, highlighting new consumer behavior.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Market Insights Reveal Shifting Consumer Behavior

In May, Gen Z constituted 60% of new luxury buyers, fundamentally reshaping an industry once dominated by exclusive runways and elite tastemakers, according to Deloitte Luxury Report.

Victoria Laurent·May 4, 2026
A shattered crystal chandelier in a dark, luxurious room, with a crowd below illuminated by the glow of smartphone screens, symbolizing the erosion of luxury by social media.
Luxury Fashion

Social media trends devalue luxury, eroding aspiration

A luxury marketing campaign that deliberately used negative stereotypes exploded with over half a million likes and nearly 18,000 comments, but unexpectedly amplified into widespread 'brand hate'.

Victoria Laurent·May 3, 2026
A split scene showing a high-end luxury fashion store juxtaposed with a lively, diverse secondhand market, symbolizing the changing landscape of consumer choice.
Luxury Fashion

Resale market challenges luxury fashion's prestige

In 2025, the secondhand fashion market expanded at a rate four times greater than the overall clothing market, pointing to a significant reorientation in consumer priorities away from traditional luxu

Victoria Laurent·May 2, 2026
Elegant models in sustainable luxury fashion interacting with futuristic AI interfaces in a sophisticated, high-tech environment.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Fashion's New Definition: Sustainability & Spending Shifts

The Prada Epicenter project, an ambitious foray into luxury retail technology, ultimately faltered.

Victoria Laurent·May 2, 2026
Elegant boutique interior with a customer examining a unique item, subtly showcasing excess luxury inventory in the background.
Watches & Jewelry

Luxury Brands Face Shifting Spending as Boutiques Fill

Luxury brands currently hold an estimated $200 billion in unsold inventory worldwide, a 15% increase from the previous year, according to a Bain & Company Report.

Henry Caldwell·April 30, 2026
Models on a luxury runway transitioning from new designer outfits to chic, curated secondhand luxury fashion, symbolizing the industry's adaptation.
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Luxury Brands Adapt as Resale Market Surges

Secondhand luxury fashion spending surged fivefold between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, marking a seismic shift in consumer behavior.

Sebastian Duval·April 30, 2026
A sophisticated individual in a minimalist boutique, appreciating the craftsmanship of unbranded quiet luxury fashion.
Luxury Fashion

Quiet Luxury Fashion Market Trends: Adoption Surges Amidst Shifting Consumer Values

The global silent luxury goods market, valued at USD 137.

Victoria Laurent·April 29, 2026