• Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.167-175
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• 2013

This study aims to suggest a direction for interior space design for fashion flagship stores in the future where the brand identity can become correctly recognized by the consumers, and consumers can have various and differentiated experiences. As research method, theoretical concept review and case study on brand communication and VMD were used. Specifically, for review on brand communication, concept, strategies, and space types were explored, and, for review on VMD, concept, purpose, and expressive elements were researched. Also, the study looked at the relevance between and importance of strategy types of brand communication and VMD. Through these reviews, strategy types of brand communication and analysis criteria for VMD application were written based on the research and analysis of 8 cases in Korean and elsewhere. The results of this study is as follows: Based on marketing-oriented thinking with understanding of VMD, the plan must accurately understand the image and identity pursued by the brand, take into account the store layout, atmosphere, product concept, trend, and display, so that the store can communicate with the customers with cognitive consistency, diversity of senses, and differentiation from other companies. Currently, fashion flagship stores in Korea are concentrated on sales in expressing VMD, and, therefore, are difficult to deliver brand identity to consumers and they require diversity in expressive elements in doing so. Therefore, in the interior space design of fashion flagship stores in Korea, brand communication must enhance cognitive, behavioral, relationship, and culture marketing, and, requires confirming VMD expression in details by linking with brand communication and specific expressions based on it.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.97-121
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• 2015

In this research, we examine whether and why temporal distance influences evaluations of two different types of brand extensions: concept-based extensions, defined as extensions primarily based on the importance or relevance of brand concepts to extension products; and similarity-based extensions, defined as extensions primarily based on the amount of feature similarity at the product-category level. In Study 1, we test the hypothesis that concept-based extensions are evaluated more favorably when they are framed to launch in the distant rather than in the near future, whereas similaritybased extensions are evaluated more favorably when they are framed to launch in the near rather than in the distant future. In Study 2, we confirm that this time-dependent differential evaluation is driven by the difference in construal level between the bases of the two types of extensions - i.e., brand-concept consistency and product-category feature similarity. As such, we find that conceptbased extensions are evaluated more favorably under the abstract than concrete mindset, whereas similarity-based extensions are evaluated more favorably under the concrete than abstract mindset. In Study 3, we extend to the case for a broad brand (i.e., brands that market products across multiple categories), finding that making accessible a specific product category of a broad parent brand influences evaluations of near-future, but not distant-future, brand extensions. Combined together, our findings suggest that temporal distance influences brand extension evaluation through its effect on the importance placed on brand concepts and feature similarity. That is, consumers rely on different bases to evaluate brand extensions, depending on their perception of when the extensions take place and on under what mindset they are placed. This research makes theoretical contributions to the brand extension research by identifying one important determinant to brand extension evaluation and also uncovering its underlying dynamics. It also contributes to expanding the scope of the construal level theory by putting forth a novel interpretation of two bases of perceived fit in terms of construal level. Marketers who are about to launch and advertise brand extensions may benefit by considering temporal-distance information in determining what content to deliver about extensions in their communication efforts. Conceptual relation of a parent brand to extensions needs to be emphasized in the distant future, whereas feature similarity should be highlighted in the near future.

• Journal of Distribution Science
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.1-10
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the impact of Brand Anthropomorphism and Intimacy on Brand Engagement, and at the same time analyze the regulatory effect of Brand Reputation on the relationship between Brand Anthropomorphism and Intimacy and the relationship between Intimacy and Brand Engagement in terms of distribution brand. Results: The findings show that Brand Anthropomorphism, Intimacy, and Brand Reputation are important value factors in customers' minds toward their behavior, and from there, they will contribute to creating positive emotions and interactions between consumers and brands. Research design, data, and methodology: This article used the quantitative technique utilizing PLS-SEM software to test the hypothesis with 1,060 samples. Collected data shows that consumers in Ho Chi Minh City have positive emotions and interactive and social behaviors toward smartphone brands. Conclusion: The study has demonstrated the conclusions and proposed solutions to help smartphone brands build Brand Anthropomorphism while enhancing Brand Reputation thereby achieving Intimacy, which leads to consumer Brand Engagement. In addition, this study complements the concept of Brand Anthropomorphism which is lacking in theoretical background and is the first study in Vietnam to explore the prefixes and suffixes of the concept of Brand Anthropomorphism and the regulatory role of Brand Reputation.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.125-140
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• 2002

The purpose of this study is confirming the design characteristics and brand strategies of Ralph Lauren's products through the advertising pictures on internet website. Methods of this study are the analysis of his brand growth process, concept strategy and designs by web promotion sites. Also this study defined his brand character and fashion mind. The Results are as follows. 1) Ralph Lauren's concept strategies are 1. Convert british type into American style 2. Presentation an American life style 3. Marketing strategy using life style and IT business. 2) Ralph Lauren's designs characters are 1. Rich and simple style by preppy look 2. Traditional wear of noble taste 3. Western style of American reclamation period 4. Using of comfortable material 5. Unique colors which are simbolic. Today, his classic and preppy designs all draw upon an image of old word wealth and luxury and he pioneered the concept of clothes as part of a lifestyle environment.

• Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.155-162
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• 2017

Recently, space branding has been used as a branding method for many companies because space communication is a way of utilizing space in a wide range of ways. However, generally speaking, communication only focuses on goods and information about brands and does not focus on consumer's stories. The purpose of this study is to present the communication of " Back to Harakenya " in concept of Harakeya as a solution to this problem and confirm its effectiveness through examples. We selected on the range of " cosmetics brand ", " food and beverage brand ", " brand brand " and " fashion brand " which can used as a direct experience as a marketing method, which is a good condition for communication. Based on that, Harakenya selected cases as spaces with the concept of "Back to Harakenya". Previously, Harakenya's concept of "Back to Harakenya" and his designs appears three features. First, it transforms into various being secondly, it generates active imagination and it contains at least as many things as possible. This resulted in the effect that people remember the image with a clear image. Based on this study, We investigated to draw a result of effects through how the design expression is made in the spaces of Space Branding and how the "Back to Harakenya" communication is taking place in the space. Through these studies, the design and communication method of Harakenya's "Back to Harakenya" concept helps us to remember the brand clearly and furthermore, we confirmed that the brand value can be improved.

• Journal of Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.7-16
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• 2008

The main purposes of this study investigate as a cultural brand Oriental Medicine Cosmetics which has identification what images building up and which brand strategies are enforced refer to brand images of market. Follow this purpose, we want to investigate a concept of "Oriental Medicine Treatment" can become a brand or not through the Cosmetics. According to this purpose, we want to investigate that a concept of "Oriental Medicine" will be able to be Brand through the cosmetics. The Brand is emphasized the cultural value more than price and quality of the product. In case of "Oriental Medicine Cosmetics", above-mentioned fact is more important. Because "Oriental Medicine Cosmetics" is hard to divide into it's physical property and cultural character. What we want to comprehend through this investigation is, point out limitations of traditional marketing and the strategy of brand marketing which is possible to apply both the character and the history of "Oriental Medicine Cosmetics". Most important facts for this model, first, search for intermediately meanings for identification of "Oriental Medicine Cosmetics". Second, make a detailed plans after included the strategy of marketing communication at the inner part of cultural meanings. Should have done that, brand strategy and public relation tactics are composed in order identifiably with cultural. Finally, brand selling is able to move through the dimensional class. But it is necessary powerful mega brand for making a different level exceeding it's class.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.697-708
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• 2016

The term used to describe consumer's valuation of a brand is brand equity. One concept that can be managed and may impact valuation of a prestige brand is "luxuriousness." As the concept of "luxuriousness" appears to be a key factor contributing to the equity of a prestige brand, the purpose of this study was to examine how luxuriousness is related to the brand equity utilizing a model developed by Yoo, Donthu, and Lee (2000). Yoo et al. (2000) identified three dimensions [brand association with awareness (BA), perceived quality (PQ), brand loyalty (BL)] accounted for the equity (OBE) of a brand. We speculated that the five dimensions of luxuriousness (i.e., quality, extended self, hedonism, accessibility, and tradition) would selectively influence the two dimensions of brand equity (BA, PQ) and that loyalty would mediate the relationship between the two dimensions of brand equity (BA, PQ) and overall brand equity. A total of 502 participants aged from 18 to 74 were surveyed in USA. Using AMOS 18, the path analysis was conducted with the maximum-likelihood estimation procedure. The model exhibited a good fit with the data and all hypotheses were supported except one. Quality, accessibility, and hedonism dimensions of luxuriousness affected perceived quality of the equity of a brand. Hedonism and extended self dimensions affected brand association with awareness. However, tradition dimension did not significantly influence brand association with awareness. Overall, this research expands understanding of brand equity as it documents the contributions of luxuriousness, a component that can be controlled by brand managers.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.1-32
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• 2007

In this study, we investigate the relative effectiveness of the two types of brand extensions (sequential extensions vs. direct extensions) in dissimilar extensions and examine the moderating role of two key variables - brand concept(functional brand vs. symbolic brand) and price of target extension product(low vs. high). The results from two experiments show that consumers evaluate the target extension product more favorably when brand is extended sequentially to dissimilar categories than when it is extended directly. However, the difference of target extension product evaluation between sequential extensions and direct extensions decrease when brand is symbolic and price of target extension product is high. Theoretical and managerial implications of the finding are discussed and inplications for future research are suggested.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.89-98
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is Korean fashion designers' tendency and degree to adopt and receive overseas fashion trends, as a founding work to suggest a direction for Korean fashion industry and designers to select and adopt overseas fashion trends. 204 survey results out of 270 ones from the same number of fashion designers in 68 brands, who work in domestic mass-fashion female-garment brands for more than 3 years, are used as final analysis data. For the data analysis, SPSS, ${\chi}^2$-verification, variable analysis and MANOVA are executed, and statistical significance is verified at significance level 0.05. Conclusions obtained from the result and discussions of study are as follows: 1) The periods for domestic fashion industry to need to adopt overseas fashion trends are during 1992-94, and 1986-88. 2) There are discrepancies of utilization of design factors per brand concept. 3) When a line which is not suitable to domestic consumers is presented as subject of fashion trend, there are difficulties to reflect, and per brand concept there are differences of reflection sequence. 4) Whether or not to develop independent themes is dichotomized per brand concept.

• Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.71-90
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of currently targeted consumers of the fashion enterprises. It also aims to assess the value of consumer-related variables that are related to market segmentation. In order to identify the characteristics of targeted consumers, the contents of brand concept and target of 143 brands for women's clothing, and 79 brands for men's clothing were qualitatively analyzed. The results are as follows. First, the demographic characteristics of both male and female included the desire to appear younger, and be more youthful in sensibilities than their actual age. In terms of occupation, male had more variety and concreteness than female. Male and female were above middle class, with an emphasis on being a part of the new generation, one that is young, free, healthy, and leisurely. Second, the psychological and behavioral characteristics of both male and female consumers included the benefit sought of the following: rationality, economy, practicality, functionality, individuality, fashionability, and aesthetics. Their fashion orientations were found to be practical, rational, fashionable, expressive of individual style, and aesthetic sensibilities. Their lifestyles were characterized by elements such as rationality, smartness, urban, active, healthy, young, leisurely, and stable. In terms of the spirit, female had a tendency to be intelligent, elegant, and sensitive, while also being self-reliant, self-disciplined, and unafraid of challenging situations. The male consumers had a tendency to be rational, progressive, passionate, and embracing change, with emphasis on legitimacy, honor, success, pride, and affluence. Third, the usefulness of consumer-related variables in targeting consumers was different according to male and female. These results show that there is a need for these variables to be looked at more closely during market segmentation process. This research may be used as base material in setting up the brand concept and the target market.