Construction of the positioning of a new fashion brand for the Instagram platform

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https://doi.org/10.22279/navus.v16.2109

Abstract

With fashion brands increasingly present in the virtual space, positioning is essential to stand out and gain visibility. For an early-stage small business operating exclusively online, a clear brand positioning is even more critical. This study aims to define the positioning of the new women's fashion brand Rohana. Secondary data were collected from internal documents about the company and competitors, along with quantitative research with consumers to understand their perceptions of competing brands. Among the five brands analyzed, only one was strongly associated with the functional benefit of affordability. Another stood out for its emotional benefit of empowerment, while four brands were linked to the symbolic benefit of being trend-focused. A distinct gap was identified between the intended positioning and the perceived image of these brands. Rohana’s positioning was defined around the benefits of empowerment and comfort, ensuring that its identity, personality, and communication strategy aligned with these attributes better than its competitors. Despite the growing diversity of the market, many brand messages do not match consumer perceptions, leading to positioning gaps. Rohana’s approach allows it to establish a consistent and compelling presence, ensuring that its positioning is both strategic and aligned with consumer expectations. Over time, this will enable the brand to be perceived as intended, strengthening its differentiation and appeal in the competitive online fashion market.

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Author Biographies

Isadora Schiefler, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Mestranda em Design.

Paulo Kazuhiro Izumi, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

PhD in Business Administration from ESPM, Master’s in Business Administration from PUC, and Bachelor's degree in Social Communication - Advertising with a focus on Marketing from ESPM. Professor in the Business Administration and Production Engineering programs at ESEG, and in the higher education programs in Marketing Technology, Business and Innovation Management, and Commercial Management at FATEC. He also serves as an MBA project advisor at USP ESALQ. Director of Inobeshion Gakko – Learning for Innovation, where he works as a consultant and facilitator in innovation, strategy, and business design. He has experience in integrated approaches such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Service Design, and Business Modeling, in addition to corporate experience in strategic marketing, business transformation, and organizational consulting.

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2025-12-16

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