UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BEHAVIOR TO BUY IMPORTED APPAREL
CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
For this chapter, the researcher will research or discuss about the factor that influence the Universiti Malaysia Perlis student in Perlis to buy import apparel. After that, it will follow by the background of study, research objectives, research questions and research framework will be presented. Lastly, significance of study and organization the project paper will be submitted.
In this modern world nowadays some students more prefer to buy imported apparel more than to buy local apparel. We can see imported apparel brand in Malaysia that are really famous among students are converse, Levi’s, Nike, and others brand imported. Lifestyle of university
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Imported apparel should look good, feel good, and last for years because imported apparel are really high quality and the manufacture making the imported apparel are really carefully. High quality of imported apparel not relies on price. Prices are rarely based on the quality of the materials or the craftsmanship, particularly if the clothes are made overseas. Mostly university student’s preference for higher quality and their willingness to pay for imported apparel encourage the nation 's domestic producers to focus on those types of products. Irene Kamenidou (2007) believe quality of the imported apparel play the most significant roles in customers conscience. Imported apparel could base their quality and marketing plans, in order to make favorable in the customers mind, the image of their products, gain a larger market share and simultaneously develop loyalty.
According to Guoxin Li, Guofeng Li and Zephaniah Kambele(2011) customers will pay the imported apparel even the price are higher than local apparel because indicators of quality the imported apparel. Bopeng Zhang and Jung-Hwan Kim said (2012) However, imported apparel is far more than the material and its attributes the highest level of prestige goods, possesses both conspicuous value and social
By forming this argument, the author is giving credible reasons as to why this company is better than another apparel company. Although this rhetoric has nothing to do with the quality of the product itself, it somewhat builds up consumer faith in the company itself. This is effective because it gives consumers a reason to choose American Apparel products over competitors when designs are
On a warm day in New York City in 1911, tragedy struck. It was an incident that would be written up in newspapers across the country; a horrendous incident that would change legislature, labor laws and hundreds of lives forever. This dreadful event left nearly 150 girls and women dead, and became one of the most murderous fires in the history of New York City. The day was March 26, 1911, and the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was an historic one.
It is said that what one eats is what he or she is. That is also true with fashion, where one shops is who he or she is. The customers that shop at Urban Outfitters are rebellious and creative. These customers are in the age range of sixteen to thirty years old, including men and women. The customers who shop at Urban Outfitters are not afraid to show their individuality and express their quirky ensembles.
• Customer segment needs to be targeted appropriately. Usually for fashion it is the middle/high income customers • Customer shopping experience needs to be high • Quality of products needs to be high Threat of Substitute The threat of substitutes for LVMH is moderate due to the below • Fashion and leather goods have very high product differentiation. Companies need to focus on customer demand • Customers are loyal and have also realized that there is no substitute brands when it comes to fashion • Local market fashion brands can tend to “copycat” the industry giants who have just entered the respective market • Substantial product
This seems quite odd as the concept of luxury is tied to rarity and exclusivity. This has put a question mark on the sustainability in the growth of Louis Vuitton, for how long it will be maintained. But it is to be noted that the growth in revenue due to more
Second Assignment – Annotated Bibliography and Thesis Statement by Cheryl Chi Yue Leung (214185045) York University NATS 1840 15th January 2016 Thesis: How material elements of the modern fast fashion practice reinforce the meanings of unethical production, and thus explain low prices come with low product quality and negative environmental and social impacts Annotated Bibliography 1) Anguelov, N. CRC Press. (September 2015) The dirty side of the garment Industry: fast fashion and its negative impact on environment and society.
More education should inform more people globally to understand to ongoing issues with the garment industry to evoke global change. Consumers should be informed as to why prices of apparel should not be at the inexpensive cost that it is now, because of the underlying reasons of how the company gets the clothing to that price. Inexpensive, fast fashion from stores like H&M, Forever 21, and Joe Fresh may seem most budget friendly but are not environmentally or sustainable globally. The demand for fast fashion should be brought to political action to help make a global change for the endangered workers of the garment industry. Overall, “The True Cost” does an outstanding job at pointing out the impacts of consumers and their fast fashion choices.
China has experienced rapid economic growth and become one of the biggest Big Emerging Markets (BEMs) as of 2013.(Garten J 1997) Since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, sport has become a part of lifestyle and fashion attitudes in China, which is making a booming market for sportswear as well as clothing and footwear for outdoor activities (ITC 2012). This research project would mainly benefit Arsenal Football club but it could also help competitors and other companies aiming to enter or grow in the Chinese sports merchandise
This was the medium constant development of high quality apparel, with attributes of customers’ feedback, to refine the clothing standard. 4.1.2 Product
Artificial intelligence is widely applied in different fields, such as medicine, engineering and design. Fashion industry is one of the industries that artificial intelligence applications are used in production processes. There are four operation processes of the fashion industry: fashion design, manufacturing, retailing, and supply chain management. The fashion industry, or called apparel industry, is the industry engaged in manufacturing garments and accessories and it is one of the most significant economic sectors in the world. Design, manufacturing and retailing are the three compulsory processes for a fashion item from designers and sold to customers.
In order to explicitly analysis the clothing industry, emphasis must be laid on Textile
The company’s logo and monogram being seen on their products is something which is easily recognized by every customer. It is not only well known but has a rich history. Louis Vuitton is known globally and has a strong image in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Japan which are leading financial hubs and individuals with high net worth. Largest luxury brand with exclusivity Traditional craftsmanship is not compromised by Louis Vuitton as these products are made to fine details and of exquisite material, discount and promotion does not happen and defective products are disposed immediately as written in their policy. Louis Vuitton products are highly priced due to superior quality, degree of scarcity and exclusivity.
Emergence of fast fashion has brought a drastic change in the fashion industry on a global level. Over the past decade it has brought a significant development in the retail sector as well as consumer behavior. This essay highlights the challenges and the opportunities as well as short term and long-term impacts of fast fashion on the industry. Fashion is a style of clothing or dressing at a particular time or place. Fashion is dynamic that is it keeps changing or evolving with time.
Threats of substitute product - high • Buyers are likely to shift to other products considering the weather conditions. • Low price jeans. • Substitute like formals and trousers Bargaining power of customer – high • The power of buyers is comparatively high considering the fact that they can simply change to other brands. • Converting cost is low. • substitutes Competitive rivalry – high • high chance for customers to shift to substitute brands – ( CK jeans , guess jeans, DKNY jeans and Diesel) • mid – class employees prefers low rated jeans • Low level of product difference will increase competition because of no brand ID.
Generally in university without the dress code of wearing school uniform. The fashionable and rich students will wear the most fashion and modern clothing because they have to social with the others rich students in the higher social circle. Example like if got a party is inside the university and it's for the higher social circle, And at that day if got someone wearing some not suitable clothing to the party, they will be eliminated from the higher social circle.