‘Vernacular branding’ scores big by aiming low

From sneakers and supermarkets to pop stars and politicians, billion-dollar brands are subverting professional polish to claim a fake authenticity

28 August 2022 - 19:20
By Ben Schott

From sneakers and supermarkets to pop stars and politicians, billion-dollar brands are subverting professional polish to claim a fake authenticity

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