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Experiences of self-gifting luxury fashion during the Covid-19 pandemic

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ID16898657
AuthorsSamiha Alloub (0009-0006-0702-4832, University of the Arts London), Soljana Çili (0000-0001-6137-0855, University College London)
Year2026
Volume13
Issue1
Pages79-100
Publication date2026-03-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueFashion Style & Popular Culture (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2050-0726 • E-ISSN: 2050-0734
PublisherIntellect (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1386/fspc_00292_1
OpenAlexW4407163522
LanguageEN
References cited51

Consumer behaviour is known to change during trying times as consumption has implications for the self. In fact, the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in self-gifting. Adopting a psychological lens, this novel study explored females’ experiences of self-gifting luxury fashion during the pandemic. Given the under-researched area, an exploratory qualitative approach was adopted and interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to understand participants’ experiences. A homogenous sample of four females were interviewed using semi-structured interviews to elicit rich data. Findings demonstrated that self-gifting of luxury fashion during the pandemic was a complex phenomenon that seemed to contribute to participants’ psychological well-being. The discussion links and extends the literature on self-gifting, luxury consumer behaviour and consumption during trying times. It highlights implications for academic research, individuals, brands and retailers

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Advertising · Art · Business · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Pandemic · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior · Fashion and Cultural Textiles · Medicine · Virology

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