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Interpretations of Luxury

Exploring the Consumer Perspective

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Approaches the understanding of luxury by making sense of the concept against the context and time
  • Introduces the concept of luxuriousness and discusses this from product, brand and service perspective
  • Explores the constructs of perceived authenticity and uniqueness and how they contribute to the experience of a brand luxury

Part of the book series: Palgrave Advances in Luxury (PAAL)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Fundamentals of Luxury

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 3-12
    3. Concept of Luxury Through the Lens of History

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 13-29
    4. Evolution of Global Luxury Brands

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 31-59
    5. Luxury Consumption and Consumption of Luxury Goods

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 61-81
  3. Interpreting the Luxuriousness of a Brand

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
    2. Defining Luxuriousness

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 85-103
    3. Extended Product: Value in Use and Consumption

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 105-119
    4. Perceived Authenticity

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 121-135
    5. Perceived Uniqueness

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 137-152
    6. Context Specificity of Luxuriousness

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 153-165
    7. Conclusion: Reflections of Luxury

      • Linda Lisa Maria Turunen
      Pages 167-184
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 185-191

About this book

Exploring the elements that constitute the perceived luxuriousness of a brand, this book addresses the changing definitions of the term ‘luxury’ in today’s world. Taking the approach that the concept of luxury evolves from the consumer, the author introduces a conceptual model which explains how the consumer interprets the luxuriousness of a brand. This innovative study analyses the key elements that influence luxury branding, such as extended product, perceived uniqueness, authenticity and context specificity. By critically reflecting on the existing definitions of luxury and its challenges, this book makes a unique contribution to research and an essential read for marketing students and scholars.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland

    Linda Lisa Maria Turunen

About the author

Linda Lisa Maria Turunen is a postdoctoral researcher in the Faculty of Business Studies at the University of Vaasa, Finland. She has consultancy experience and a strong passion for exploration and research in the fields of luxury brands and perceived luxuriousness, secondhand luxury markets and upcycling. Linda has actively participated in numerous academic discussions at conferences and through various published articles.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Interpretations of Luxury

  • Book Subtitle: Exploring the Consumer Perspective

  • Authors: Linda Lisa Maria Turunen

  • Series Title: Palgrave Advances in Luxury

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60870-9

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-60869-3Published: 02 October 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86948-3Published: 17 May 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-60870-9Published: 15 September 2017

  • Series ISSN: 2662-1061

  • Series E-ISSN: 2662-107X

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 191

  • Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Luxury, Branding, Consumer Behavior, Trade, Emerging Markets/Globalization

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eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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