Are consumer perceptions of a brand effected by materialism, gender and nationality?

Abstract

This study attempts to establish a linkage between materialism, gender and nationality with the consumer perception of a high priced brand of apparel. The work focuses on the differences in perception of a high priced brand. It indicates that young undergraduates hold different perceptions of a brand depending on their sex and nationality. The study also examines materialistic tendencies and whether, materialism was influenced by gender and nationality. The results indicated that there is a difference in perception between customers of different nationality and sexes and that materialism does effect the perception of high priced fashion clothing.