By means of the qualitative approach of existential-phenomenological interviews, this paper examines the non-utilitarian and emotional shopping motives and associated hehaviour of young female fashion consumers in Hong Kong. A number of such shopping motives are identified and discussed in the light of the shoppers' buying experience. Implications for fashion marketers are also mentioned.
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