What do American Gen Xers want from fashion?

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8 Sep 2023

Despite their high spending power, Gen X is often neglected by fashion labels in favor of younger cohorts. Yet, with self-expression and conscious shopping top priorities, they’re setting the benchmark for lasting styles. We asked eight Gen Xers from across the US what guides their fashion choices.

Sector
Fashion and Style
Generation
Gen X (born 1967-1981)

Flavia Russo

Flavia Russo is a behavioural analyst at Canvas8. After gaining her MSc in international development from KCL, she worked as a translator and researcher in the non-profit and political risk sectors. There, she gained experience conducting qualitative and ethnographic research, from which her passion for analysing cultural and behavioural trends develops. When not working, Flavia loves spending time with her many cats and dogs, travelling to exotic locations, or playing tennis.

Compulsive Convenience

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Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...