In this interview, we are excited to share insights from one of the top players within the social media and influencer marketing landscape: Missguided. Vicky James, Missguided’s Head of Brand Marketing, reflects on how the fashion brand has become one of the UK’s most popular among Millennial and Gen Z shoppers.

Vicky James also discusses her view on brand-building in an evolving marketing landscape, and what it really means to build a brand in today’s world. We finish up with an enlightening discussion about Missguided’s approach to diversity and inclusivity. 

This article covers:

  • How Missguided attracts Millennials and Gen Z
  • The role of influencer marketing at Missguided
  • How Missguided measures their branding activities

Prefer to listen? Tune in to this article as a 20-minute podcast episode.

How Missguided stands out in a crowded social media landscape

What is the key to attracting the highly sought-after audiences of Millennials and Gen Z on social media?

I think something we’ve done well, especially in the last couple of years, is shift away from only creating content focused on selling. Ultimately, we are a fashion brand and we sell clothing, and that’s what we need to do. But, it’s really important to have an authentic voice because this audience can see when you’re not being genuine. One thing we definitely try to do across our social channels is to humanise our tone of voice.

At the end of the day, it is our team that posts on our social channels–they’re real people. So, bringing their tone of voice and authenticity across has been key, especially in creating a more engaged community online. People naturally engage more if they see us as a friend rather than a bra