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The fashion industry has done itself in by neglecting the 60- to 80-year-old market. They have the time and the economic resources. They want to go shopping.
Iris Apfel
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The fashion industry fails to cater to older consumers despite their desire and ability to shop.

Iris Apfel's quote highlights the oversight of the fashion industry in not targeting the 60- to 80-year-old demographic, which represents a substantial market segment with both the time and financial means to engage in shopping. This neglect not only limits their choices but also disregards the potential for a profitable venture that could benefit both the industry and the consumers.

Themes

FashionIndustryOlderMarketShopping

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a presentation about age diversity in fashion marketing.

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