Analysis of preferences and purchase intentions for fashion brands on ZEPETO

• Published in: The Research Journal of the Costume Culture Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 597 - 618
• Main Author: Lim, Hosun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 복식문화학회 31.10.2024
• Subjects: 생활과학; fashion brands; metaverse platforms; preferences and purchase intentions; ZEPETO
• ISSN: 1226-0401; 2383-6334
• DOI: 10.29049/rjcc.2024.32.5.597

This study investigates the preferences and purchase intentions of ZEPETO users regarding fashion brands that have recently joined ZEPETO, a leading metaverse platform in South Korea. The study surveyed 279 users in their 20s to 40s about their usage patterns, preferences, and purchase intentions toward products from brands like MCM, DKNY, Nike, and Puma. The results reveal that users in their 20s exhibited higher preference and purchase intention for Nike products, as well as greater purchase intention for Puma products. On the other hand, users in their 40s displayed a higher preference and purchase intention for MCM and DKNY products and a stronger preference for Puma products compared to other age groups. Users in their 30s showed a lower preference and purchase intention for both MCM and Puma products, a lower purchase intention for DKNY products, but a preference for Nike products compared to other age groups. Furthermore, men showed a higher preference and purchase intention for most brands, including MCM, Nike, and Puma. These results suggest that fashion brands on ZEPETO need to implement effective marketing strategies targeting users in their 20s and 40s, as well as male users. This study lays the groundwork for further research on the ZEPETO metaverse platform and provides foundational data for understanding user behavior, essential for establishing effective promotional strategies.