When it comes to fashion, how are kids spending their money and whereis it all leading to? Allysha Nila follows the trail of the Gen Z dollar.
The truth is this: The goldmine is difficult to trace amongst this particular demographic. It’s unrealistic to gauge youth’s true buying power, given the growing freelance economy, an increasing number of (affluent) parents providing their children with financial support, and the industry’s movement towards the “drop” system, where, instead of adhering to seasonal cycles, they release products at any time of the year.
One thing is clear, however. Money—or the lack of it—isn’t a deterrent when it comes to fashion. Kids will spend—even when they have very little—which is especially true for university students who juggle part-time jobs. Nick, 22, admits that his favourite brands (Comme des Garçons, Kiko Kostadinov, Soloist and Yohji Yamamoto) are difficult to afford. But it doesn’t stop him from buying. “My disposable income is almost non-existent so I save to be able to buy what I want.”
While an older generation of consumers may question our priorities, let’s put it this way: The economy is volatile, property prices are skyrocketing, the bills are piling such that we can barely save any money to start a family or own a car. So we’d rather spend on things like clothes, holidays, food—things we can experience in the short-term.
A NEW MENTALITY
この記事は Harper's BAZAAR Singapore の June 2019 版に掲載されています。
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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