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IKEA Throws in a Towel

Campaign · 2023 · Niche

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IKEA’s towel-skirt parody reached 40 million social users, its agency reported.

Original · IKEA UK
IKEA UK on Instagram: "Introducing the new VINARN Towel Skirt A 2024 Spring fashion essential #TowelSkirt #IKEAUK #Fashion"
IKEA UK on Instagram
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IKEA UK trendjacks Balenciaga's towel skirt
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Spread Score

How it works
Reach52ContagionNo data yetBreadth10Velocity65Longevity1136

Numbers

Potential editorial reach (agency claim; not unique readers)
900M
As of Nov 13, 2024 · Press · Self-reported · The Drum
Peak date
Week of Nov 16, 2023
Nov 15 ’23 to Week of Nov 16, 2023
Platforms
5
Started on Instagram
Origin
Seeded
Home & lifestyle

Mechanics

  • NewsjackingPrimary
  • Dupe economy
  • Pairing
  • Response chain
  • Platform jump

How it spread

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IKEA UK recreated Balenciaga’s towel-skirt photo with a bath towel. Fashion publishers and TikTok creators shared the response. Its agency reported social reach and increased towel searches, then submitted the work for awards.

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  1. November 2023

    Balenciaga precursor · Nov 14 ’23

    Balenciaga opened pre-orders for its towel skirt, prompting online debate.[1]

    Open the first post ↗
  2. @ikeauk seed · Nov 15 ’23

    IKEA UK posted a VINARN towel styled like Balenciaga’s towel skirt.[2][3][9]

    IKEA UK on Instagram: "Introducing the new VINARN Towel Skirt A 2024 Spring fashion essential #TowelSkirt #IKEAUK #Fashion"
  3. The Independent press · Nov 15 ’23

    The Independent covered IKEA’s bath-towel advertisement alongside reactions to Balenciaga.[1]

Origin
Seeded
Sector
Home & lifestyle
Region
GB
Potential editorial reach (agency claim; not unique readers)
900M
As of Nov 13, 2024 · Press · Self-reported · The Drum
Evidence
Grade B

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Google searchesOct ’23NovDecFeb ’24AprMayJunAugOctPeakOpen webInstagramPressXTikTok
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  1. November 2023

    Balenciaga precursor · Nov 14 ’23

    Balenciaga opened pre-orders for its towel skirt, prompting online debate.[1]

    Open the first post ↗
  2. @ikeauk seed · Nov 15 ’23

    IKEA UK posted a VINARN towel styled like Balenciaga’s towel skirt.[2][3][9]

    IKEA UK on Instagram: "Introducing the new VINARN Towel Skirt A 2024 Spring fashion essential #TowelSkirt #IKEAUK #Fashion"
  3. The Independent press · Nov 15 ’23

    The Independent covered IKEA’s bath-towel advertisement alongside reactions to Balenciaga.[1]

  1. platform jump · Nov 15 ’23

  2. peak · Week of Nov 16, 2023

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