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Italy, an Extraordinary Commonplace? Stereotypes and Imaginaries of Italianness in Online Communication by Fashion Brands
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The paper explores the use of country-related stereotypes associated with Italian identity in the social media communication of 21 Italian fashion brands on Instagram. Focusing on the concept of “made in Italy”, the research employs image content analysis to identify how the selected sample of brands communicates Italian identity globally. The theoretical framework emphasizes the importance of the Country of Origin (COO) concept, indicating that “made in Italy” extends beyond a manufacturing label to encompass cultural, historical, and esthetic dimensions. The analysis reveals Italian fashion brands’ deliberate use of stereotypes, iconic objects, and cultural references to shape and reinforce Italian identity in their digital communication. It highlights the intertwining of these elements, contributing to a multifaceted narrative that extends beyond product promotion. Moreover, it underscores the role of social media, particularly Instagram, in enabling brands to project their Italian identity globally, perpetuating esthetics associated with the concept of “dolce vita”. The study emphasizes the importance of holistic brand communication and the powerful role of Instagram in shaping and reinforcing the global image of “made in Italy”. It also offers insights on utilizing stereotypes and cultural symbols to enhance brand identity, aligning with perceptions associated with Italian culture.
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Flavia Piancazzo
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Alice Noris
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Lorenzo Cantoni dr
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- Category:
- Articles
- Type:
- artykuły w czasopismach dostępnych w wersji elektronicznej [także online]
- Published in:
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Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture
pages 1 - 35,
ISSN: 1362-704X - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2024
- Bibliographic description:
- Piancazzo F., Noris A., Sabatini N., Cantoni L., Italy, an Extraordinary Commonplace? Stereotypes and Imaginaries of Italianness in Online Communication by Fashion Brands, Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture, 2024,10.1080/1362704X.2024.2379996
- DOI:
- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1080/1362704x.2024.2379996
- Sources of funding:
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- Free publication
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
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