A word to emerging fashion brands.
STRIVE TO STAND APART
The influx of start-up fashion brands is forever on the rise thanks to the influencer market, fast fashion and of course, the social media takeover.
In the present day it isn’t unusual to see the vast number of emerging brands, entering the market through social media. We’re spoilt by a sea of jersey based, heavily branded product which is marketed through Instagram! Social media plays a massive part in not only getting your core values across to a huge demographic and audience, but is a way to turn your followers into paying customers. But how are these brands going to successfully stand the test of time?
MEETINGS WITH MEANING
Recently we met with an owner of a start up fashion brand called Its Not Over. His approach and mindset was that he wanted to resonate with every day people and understand that it doesn’t matter what people are going through and the potentially negative circumstances that they find themselves in - as long as they have life and breathe within them, ITS NOT OVER for them.
Intertwining with his fashion brand was his motivational speaking and book writing. He wanted people to hear the positive affirmation of “Its Not Over” and to ultimately be inspired and feel empowered to achieve their goals and live their dreams day by day. The whole concept was refreshing and really represents the mergence of fashion branding and social identity, illustrating that the brands that perform the best in this industry need to become an outward facing expression and extension of their consumers personality and lifestyles. In this case he wanted people to hear this message over and over through his motivational speaking…Read it through the book he has written…And feel it and see it through his clothing line every time they looked into the mirror.
It’s not over for you. Why? Because you have another day.
AT THE TOP
Iconic names such as outdoor clothing brand Patagonia are able to really get under the skin of their consumer. We are seeing a cycle of retailers not only acting upon the needs of the consumer, but by depicting unpredictable dialogue and becoming an informative source in the modern day, with interpretations on social and environmental issues that are evoking feeling in the consumer. It’s more about creating a lasting legacy, where they are remembered for their core values and messaging and display SUBSTANCE beyond just well design, attractive product.
We would love to get your take on this subject - Do you agree that meaning and brand message is key and then the product follows? Get in touch info@lidproject.com or leave a comment below!
If you have your brand story covered but need support with the logistics and strategising - we want to hear from you! Our team has been operating in the fashion industry for years and has experienced brand development through to retail & wholesale strategy. We have experience of the big international players as well as the independent boutiques. Our little black book is an interesting culmination of Directors, Company owners, buyers and designers. We would be happy to engage with you about how to take your product to market, develop your existing accounts or train your sales and marketing team on how to get the most from your product. Should you have a product or service which needs development / promotion - we will be happy to get involved!
