The luxury fashion industry is undergoing notable transformation as consumer demographics become more diverse (Kerguignas, 2024). As a leading force in the broader fashion sector, luxury brands are increasingly expected to engage with sustainability. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further prompted these brands to recognize the role of stakeholders in sustainable development (McKinsey & Company, 2020). E-commerce has become a key platform through which luxury brands promote digital innovations aimed at aligning business practices with sustainability goals (Kim, 2019). While the sector has seen rapid advancement, ongoing innovation remains essential (StartUs Insights, 2024). Luxury companies now rely on e-commerce not only for distribution but also to enhance consumer experience and accessibility (Wang et al., 2024). Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool within this context, offering immersive digital experiences that strengthen consumer engagement and potentially support sustainability objectives (Al-Ansi et al., 2023). This paper examines how luxury fashion brands are incorporating VR into their e-commerce strategies and evaluates whether these applications contribute to sustainability. Using case studies and sustainability assessment criteria, this study assesses current VR practices across selected luxury brands. The goal is to provide insight into both the benefits and limitations of such digital strategies. Ultimately, the findings aim to support luxury companies in understanding how VR-based e-commerce initiatives can advance sustainable development.
L'industria della moda di lusso sta attraversando una trasformazione significativa, man mano che la demografia dei consumatori diventa sempre più diversificata (Kerguignas, 2024). In quanto forza trainante nel più ampio settore della moda, ai brand di lusso è richiesto sempre più spesso di impegnarsi attivamente per la sostenibilità. L'impatto della pandemia di COVID-19 ha ulteriormente spinto questi marchi a riconoscere il ruolo degli stakeholder nello sviluppo sostenibile (McKinsey & Company, 2020). L’e-commerce è diventato una piattaforma fondamentale attraverso la quale i brand di lusso promuovono innovazioni digitali finalizzate ad allineare le pratiche aziendali con gli obiettivi di sostenibilità (Kim, 2019). Nonostante i rapidi progressi del settore, l’innovazione continua rimane essenziale (StartUs Insights, 2024). Le aziende di moda di lusso ora fanno affidamento sull’e-commerce non solo per la distribuzione, ma anche per migliorare l’esperienza del consumatore e l’accessibilità (Wang et al., 2024). La realtà virtuale (VR) sta emergendo come uno strumento potente in questo contesto, offrendo esperienze digitali immersive che rafforzano il coinvolgimento del consumatore e potenzialmente supportano gli obiettivi di sostenibilità (Al-Ansi et al., 2023). Questo elaborato esamina come i marchi di moda di lusso stiano integrando la realtà virtuale nelle loro strategie di e-commerce e valuta se tali applicazioni contribuiscano alla sostenibilità. Attraverso casi studio e criteri di valutazione della sostenibilità, questo studio analizza le pratiche attuali di realtà virtuale in una selezione di brand di lusso. L'obiettivo è fornire una comprensione approfondita dei benefici e delle limitazioni di tali strategie digitali. In definitiva, i risultati mirano a supportare le aziende di lusso nella comprensione di come le iniziative di e-commerce basate sulla realtà virtuale possano favorire lo sviluppo sostenibile.
The impact of e-commerce on sustainable luxury fashion: the role played by VR
WANG, XIAOYU
2024/2025
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The luxury fashion industry is undergoing notable transformation as consumer demographics become more diverse (Kerguignas, 2024). As a leading force in the broader fashion sector, luxury brands are increasingly expected to engage with sustainability. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further prompted these brands to recognize the role of stakeholders in sustainable development (McKinsey & Company, 2020). E-commerce has become a key platform through which luxury brands promote digital innovations aimed at aligning business practices with sustainability goals (Kim, 2019). While the sector has seen rapid advancement, ongoing innovation remains essential (StartUs Insights, 2024). Luxury companies now rely on e-commerce not only for distribution but also to enhance consumer experience and accessibility (Wang et al., 2024). Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool within this context, offering immersive digital experiences that strengthen consumer engagement and potentially support sustainability objectives (Al-Ansi et al., 2023). This paper examines how luxury fashion brands are incorporating VR into their e-commerce strategies and evaluates whether these applications contribute to sustainability. Using case studies and sustainability assessment criteria, this study assesses current VR practices across selected luxury brands. The goal is to provide insight into both the benefits and limitations of such digital strategies. Ultimately, the findings aim to support luxury companies in understanding how VR-based e-commerce initiatives can advance sustainable development.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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