Lou & Grey's Email Puts Fashion Instagrammers in the Spotlight

As this email from women's fashion brand Lou & Grey shows, social media can be leveraged in many ways to build a brand.

Mailer Name: Lou & Grey
Date Emailed: June 27, 2016

Launched nearly three years ago, this Ann Taylor brand meshes activewear with casual street wear.  This email reaches out to social media fans of Lou & Grey.

First, the subject line announces: “The pieces with the most ‘likes.’"

Next, this teaser is followed by a headline in the email that includes a company-branded hashtag.

Then, the paragraph boasts: “These Instagrammers + our clothes = a match made in style heaven.” It directs recipients to the company’s Twitter account for more fashion-forward ideas. Two call-to-action buttons give recipients the choice of shopping via Lou & Grey's website or following the brand on Instagram.

Finally, three brand evangelists from Instagram are highlighted in the email. Each fashionista appears with her Instagram name displayed twice. One main and two smaller photos are part of each listing, with each woman featured wearing her favorite item in all of them.

Just as important, however, each profile also includes a testimonial from the customer, explaining why the item is her favorite.

The Takeaway    
Images can be powerful enough to stand on their own. However, they can often be even more credible and engaging to prospects with copy supporting them.