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Which GenZ tribe focuses on healing through natural remedies and lifestyle?
Which GenZ tribe focuses on healing through natural remedies and lifestyle?
- New healers (correct)
- Teenpreneurs
- Time travelers
- Senti-mentals
What is a common belief among Shock travelers?
What is a common belief among Shock travelers?
- They avoid engaging with the world to protect it.
- They value only personal experiences without community involvement.
- They seek to explore and protect the world through informed adventurism. (correct)
- They prioritize online activism over real-world experiences.
Which tribe is characterized by a focus on entrepreneurship among the youth?
Which tribe is characterized by a focus on entrepreneurship among the youth?
- Senti-mentals
- Enthusiastic witches
- Zcologists
- Teenpreneurs (correct)
What do Zcologists advocate for?
What do Zcologists advocate for?
Which group is identified as mostly consisting of young girls who value spirituality?
Which group is identified as mostly consisting of young girls who value spirituality?
What characteristics do GenZ consumers value in influencers?
What characteristics do GenZ consumers value in influencers?
How do GenZ consumers respond to brands that they believe have wronged them?
How do GenZ consumers respond to brands that they believe have wronged them?
What does the term 'archipel' refer to in the context of GenZ?
What does the term 'archipel' refer to in the context of GenZ?
What do body positivists primarily advocate for?
What do body positivists primarily advocate for?
What motivates 'Hypebeasts' in their consumer behavior?
What motivates 'Hypebeasts' in their consumer behavior?
Which demographic is expected to represent 40% of the luxury market by 2025?
Which demographic is expected to represent 40% of the luxury market by 2025?
What percentage of the luxury market do Chinese consumers currently represent?
What percentage of the luxury market do Chinese consumers currently represent?
What is one expectation of luxury consumers regarding product availability?
What is one expectation of luxury consumers regarding product availability?
What technology is mentioned as enhancing the shopping experience for luxury consumers?
What technology is mentioned as enhancing the shopping experience for luxury consumers?
In what context is conspicuous consumption also known?
In what context is conspicuous consumption also known?
What does self-concept refer to in the context of luxury consumption?
What does self-concept refer to in the context of luxury consumption?
What kind of consumers does the Henrys term refer to in the luxury market?
What kind of consumers does the Henrys term refer to in the luxury market?
What is a key characteristic of aspirational consumption in luxury markets?
What is a key characteristic of aspirational consumption in luxury markets?
What does Kapferer identify as a motive for luxury related to personal expression?
What does Kapferer identify as a motive for luxury related to personal expression?
In Bourdieu's theory, how is taste described in relation to social status?
In Bourdieu's theory, how is taste described in relation to social status?
Which of the following motives for luxury pertains to consumer desire for longevity and reputation?
Which of the following motives for luxury pertains to consumer desire for longevity and reputation?
What does Kapferer suggest is sought after when consumers pursue 'luxury as a unique and exclusive pleasure'?
What does Kapferer suggest is sought after when consumers pursue 'luxury as a unique and exclusive pleasure'?
According to Bourdieu, what does the concept of capital include?
According to Bourdieu, what does the concept of capital include?
Which of the following best describes 'luxury as an Art de Vivre'?
Which of the following best describes 'luxury as an Art de Vivre'?
Which term in Bourdieu's typology contrasts with 'sacred'?
Which term in Bourdieu's typology contrasts with 'sacred'?
What does luxury as a creative art form emphasize in terms of consumer experience?
What does luxury as a creative art form emphasize in terms of consumer experience?
What does the concept of 'habitus' primarily refer to?
What does the concept of 'habitus' primarily refer to?
How can membership in the Automobile Club influence an individual's capital?
How can membership in the Automobile Club influence an individual's capital?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with GenZ consumers?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with GenZ consumers?
What metaphor is used to describe the nature of GenZ?
What metaphor is used to describe the nature of GenZ?
Which contrasts are present within GenZ according to the provided content?
Which contrasts are present within GenZ according to the provided content?
What role do social media platforms play in the behavior of GenZ?
What role do social media platforms play in the behavior of GenZ?
Which of the following best depicts the aspirations of GenZ?
Which of the following best depicts the aspirations of GenZ?
Which of the following does NOT represent a consumer group within GenZ?
Which of the following does NOT represent a consumer group within GenZ?
Study Notes
Luxury Market Trends
- Millenials and Gen Z will represent 40% of the luxury market by 2025.
- Chinese consumers will account for 40% of the luxury market in 2024, while European consumers will represent 20%, and Japanese consumers will represent 16%.
- Henrys (High Earners Not Rich Yet) are an increasingly important segment of the luxury clientele.
Luxury Consumer Expectations
- Consumers expect product customization, like personalized options with brands like Dior.
- Technology is expected to enhance the shopping experience. Memomi’s connected mirror is an example of this trend.
- Consumers value a unique and engaging offline shopping experience. Burberry's Open Spaces concept is one example.
- Consumers expect product availability. Brands like Rolex face long waiting lists, demonstrating the demand for their products.
- Consumers prioritize values such as ethics and durability. This is reflected in the use of environmentally conscious materials, such as the Frayme bag made from mushroom leather by Stella McCartney.
Luxury Consumption Approaches
- Self-concept plays a role in luxury consumption as a means to reinforce our image, values, and perception of ourselves. This includes aspects like self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self we strive to be.
- Conspicuous consumption, also known as the Veblen effect, involves using luxury goods as a way to signal status, wealth, or power.
- Social comparison is another factor, where luxury consumption is a way to belong to a social group or imitate aspirational reference groups.
Kapferer’s Typology of Luxury Motives
- Art de Vivre: Consumers seeking beauty, excellence, authenticity, and a unique experience from luxury products.
- Creative Art Form: Consumers seeking creativity, sensuality, and products that express their individuality.
- Timeless Safe Bet: Consumers valuing longevity, reputation, established institutions, and social status associated with luxury brands.
- Unique and Exclusive Pleasure: Consumers seeking scarcity, uniqueness, and the pleasure of being part of an exclusive minority.
Bourdieu and Luxury
- Taste and Distinction: Taste is a social weapon. High taste is considered legitimate, beautiful, and distinguished, while low taste is considered illegitimate, ugly, and vulgar.
- 3 Capitals: Cultural capital refers to knowledge, skills, and tastes derived from education, experience, and social background.
- Habitus: Habitus is a subconscious way of perceiving and categorizing the world based on upbringing and experiences, shaping our tastes and actions.
- Luxury Consumption and Habitus: Membership in organizations like the Automobile Club in Paris can influence an individual's three capitals, providing new knowledge, connections, and opportunities.
A New Generation of Luxury Consumers: Gen Z
- Characteristics: Gen Z is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, open-mindedness, creativity, self-expression, and focus on values and purpose.
- Marketing Shocks:
- Archipel: Gen Z is a diverse generation with varying tribes and subcultures, leading to a fragmented market.
- Indignation: Gen Z consumers readily express their outrage over brand missteps and are willing to boycott brands that don't align with their values.
- Stereotypes: The diversity of Gen Z leads to a rejection of stereotypes and a demand for inclusivity and social justice.
Gen Z Tribes
- Body Positivists: Embrace body positivity and challenge traditional beauty standards.
- Fluid Performers: Non-binary individuals who value fluidity in gender and sexuality expressions.
- Hypebeasts: Passionate about fashion and streetwear, seeking coolness and impressing their community.
- New Healers: Focus on healing the body and soul through natural remedies and healthy lifestyles.
- Senti-Mentals: Prioritize emotional wellbeing and communicating feelings authentically.
- Teenpreneurs: Believe in the power of youth to create and influence through digital tools.
- Time Travelers: Appreciation for vintage, childhood, and family.
- Shock Travelers: Benevolent adventurers who are informed activists and want to discover and protect the world.
- Zcologists: Passionately advocating for environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
- Enthusiastic Witches: Seek spiritual connection with nature and embrace spirituality.
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Explore the latest trends shaping the luxury market, including the influence of Millennials and Gen Z as well as the role of Chinese consumers. Understand consumer expectations for product customization, technological enhancements, and ethical practices in brands like Dior and Burberry. This quiz delves into key segments like Henrys, their preferences, and the demand for exclusive luxury items.
