The Self-Perpetuating Myth of Bad Merch
With very little design and production innovation and an unwillingness to see fans as more multi-faceted, the price and value proposition of merch is out of alignment. (IMG, Musique Mode)
Fans as a Monolith
When artists treat their fanbase as a monolithic group, they overlook critical aspects such as fit, cut, silhouette, design details, color choices, and price points.