- Jeans were invented in 1873 by Levy Strauss. Consumers’ perceptions about jeans are following:
1. Durable and extra strong-In terms of durability Jeans are considered more durable than other fabric pants .This extra strong image attracts customers for the feel of rough and tough personality.
2. Symbol of rebellion :Blue jeans were adopted as a workers’ jeans and in the 1950 they became a symbol of rebellion when stars such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean began sporting variations of the Denim bottom
3. Manual Labor through High Fashion : In modern time a blue jeans is considered as an everyday common garment for varied occasions .It has a fashion relevancy as well as it is a casual wear of daily use.
4. It reflects own Personal independence and style. It reflects the utilitarian image. People wear jeans for work , relaxation ,to be themselves ,to attract others and to feel good.
5. Jeans are considered as ‘Cool’ ,They are famous for comfort, ease and compatibility factor.
Many a times the buying decision of a consumer is based on the modern fashion relevancy. Jeans are very famous as Casual cloths , which can be used in College or even offices, workplaces .For younger generation, youth are often spurred on by ‘image’ and peer pressure, hence these factors influence their buying behavior in purchasing jeans.
A wide variety exists of jeans for diverse lifestyles, for example relaxed fit for comfort, ultra baggy, low waist for younger generation. So jeans have attracted all age group, all ethnicities. Denim is universal.
How are people influenced for buying jeans, apart from fashion and trend, jeans appeal for purchase because of their longer durability and even after a long time they are usable as they considered better as they fades. Most of the very good brands are affordable for middle class income group they are not considered as luxury clothing hence they are more