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Book SynopsisThis book explores the concept of the celebrity as a ''Human Fashion Brand'' and the effectiveness of the celebrity in promoting fashions and shaping the identity and decisions of fashion consumers.
Beginning with an overview of the background and context of the fashion celebrity, the authors consider celebrity fashion classifications, fashion influencers, explore existing theory, models, and tools and the role of technology; and explain how celebrity-endorsed products impact on fashion consumers and trends. The book defines and develops a Human Fashion Brand Model', which describes the relationship between the fashion celebrity, fashion celebrity marketers and fashion consumer behaviour choices in celebrity fashion emulation. Coupled with reflective questions to aid learning, every chapter is illustrated by case studies of celebrities as fashion brands, as well as their impact on fashion, including Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and Madonna.
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'The concept of a 'Human Fashion Brand' is timely given the significant rise in the number fashion-influencing celebrities and fashion-celebrity-following consumers. This book is an essential read for those who are interested in behavioural science, fashion, marketing and business management.'
Dr Kevin Almond, Associate Professor in Fashion, School of Design, University of Leeds, Former Head of the Department of Fashion and Textiles, University of Huddersfield, UK
'The journey in public relations, celebrity brand management, fashion, media, and production is often one of exhilarating excitement and constant change. The authors have been steadfast in their focus, management and passion on the subject in all its guises.'
JayJay Epega, BBC Studios Productions, Media Consultant and Writer, EpegaMedia, Director
'This is an epic book and illustrates how following celebrity fashions has increased exponentially. The thought process behind this for individuals is: "If I cannot have their lifestyle, at least I can have the same clothes – or cheaper versions of them!". This book describes the impact on the celebrity, the marketer and the consumer.'
Don Rouse, Celebrities & Lifestyle Communications Consultant, Entrepreneur and Mentor
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements, List of abbreviations, Foreword, Table of Contents, 1. Introduction, 2. The Fashion Celebrity, 3. The Fashion Celebrity Marketer, 4. The Fashion Consumer, 5. The Human Fashion Brand Model. 6. Conclusion, Index.
