How CPG Brands Like Loonen and David Protein Are Borrowing Fashion Marketing Tactics
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Madeleine Schulz
Summary
The article examines how CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands like Loonen water and David Protein are adopting fashion-world marketing strategies — prioritizing sleek packaging, scarcity, and brand aesthetics over traditional advertising. These brands target style-conscious consumers, often appearing in Vogue or collaborating with fashion influencers, while backing their products with health/wellness claims to justify premium pricing. The piece explores how this "it-girl makeover" is reshaping the food and beverage industry, blending luxury branding with functional benefits.
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· 3 pulledWe just ordered it 'cause it looked good.
Loonen is among a new crop of brands banking on good-looking packaging and fashion-forward marketing to get consumers' attention.
Once intrigued, these products then often sell themselves through an added health or wellness benefit that justifies the higher-than-usual price.
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