How Tik Tok is tapping into Generation Z - and why luxury brands are jumping on board

TikTok, whose Chinese owners are worth billions now, wasn’t the first-of-its-kind app but became a runaway success due to its unique format. Music biggies became early adopters of the TikTok format, using creative techniques to magnetically lure viewers and ensure it goes viral.

Now that TikTok is a force to reckon with, many luxury and fashion brands are trying to tap the spending power of youngsters who are hooked to the addictive app. Recently Mac Cosmetics launched an online challenge, encouraging users to transform and showcase their looks using their products. Ralph Lauren and Burberry managed to garner around a billion views for their respective TikTok challenges.

TikTok is a huge social media space to scout new fashion and modelling talent, as it provides a glimpse at the personality of the rising star and not just a pretty face. The number of followers and the search buzz the TikTok artist creates can be easily measured.