Influencer Marketing Made Eyewear Trendy Among Gen Z

Client Background:

A homegrown eyewear manufacturer offering stylish, prescription and fashion sunglasses for the Indian market. The brand targets college students, young professionals, and digital-native shoppers who prioritize style, affordability, and trust.

Problem Statement:

Although the brand had a well-designed online store and competitive pricing, it struggled to establish itself as a trendy, relatable label among younger consumers. The brand needed a strong digital identity and visual influence to grow visibility and trust.

Service Provided:

We built a targeted influencer marketing campaign using fashion influencers, lifestyle vloggers, and college content creators. Our aim was to showcase the eyewear as both functional and fashionable, using real-life styling and authentic content.

Solution Provided:

  1. Influencer Onboarding:
    • Partnered with 18 Instagram influencers and 5 YouTube creators focused on fashion styling, college looks, and urban accessories.
    • Selected individuals with 15K–80K followers, strong aesthetic content, and active local follower bases.
  2. Content Strategy:
    • Created themes like “Outfit + Eyewear Challenge,” “Day-to-Night Look With Shades,” and “How I Style My Frames.”
    • Deliverables included OOTD Reels, Unboxing Stories, YouTube Shorts, and Giveaways.
  3. Hashtag Campaign & UGC:
    • Branded hashtag: #FrameYourStyle
    • Ran a 10-day styling challenge for followers to post their own looks and tag the brand to win gift hampers.
  4. Promotions & Offers:
    • Used influencer-specific promo codes to track redemptions and incentivize first-time buyers.
    • Promos were valid for 48–72 hours to create urgency.
  5. Repurposing Content:
    • Influencer Reels and Shorts embedded on product pages and used in Meta remarketing ads.
    • Created a UGC collage grid for Instagram feed to showcase real users.

Execution Details:

  • Campaign Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Platforms: Instagram, YouTube
  • Formats: Reels, Stories, Shorts, Community Posts
  • Influencers Engaged: 23
  • Hashtag: #FrameYourStyle

Results Achieved:

  • 980K reach in 21 days
  • 5.6% engagement rate
  • 1,400+ discount code redemptions
  • 230+ UGC entries submitted
  • 2x increase in website traffic during campaign

Client Feedback:

The client saw a boost in social media activity, especially from Gen Z users. Their website analytics showed a clear spike in traffic from Instagram, and pages with embedded influencer content had higher average time spent and conversions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Influencer campaigns are highly effective in building visibility and relatability for fashion accessories.
  • Micro and mid-tier influencers deliver strong ROI with real engagement.
  • Timed promos and visual storytelling drive excitement and urgency.
  • User-generated content boosts authenticity and creates a strong brand narrative.

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