The following article seeks to understand the consumer from a viewpoint of the tribes of consumption. In turn, position itself as a new alternative methodology for market research companies as an innovative approach to segmentation. Field explorations visits are exposed to various tribes’ consumption of Lima. In total we dive in nine cultural communities: skaters, gamers, surfers, k-popers, athletics, hipsters, otaku, music lovers and graffiti artists. We focus first on society and kindred relationship. In second hand, its features and applications of marketing. The article concludes with a reflection on key elements of the criterion of consumer segmentation tribes.

La presente tesis es un estudio sobre los jóvenes y la influencia del consumo de moda en la formulación de su identidad y cultura, buscando entender las interrelaciones entre consumo e identidad. Se hace énfasis en la moda (vestimenta y apariencia personal) por ser un consumo representativo de la sociedad contemporánea; también por su intensidad en contener las dinámicas de oferta y demanda y, además, su potencial de englobar elementos simbólicos en su compra, uso y experiencia posterior. El estudio se concentra en jóvenes de Lima Norte, por ser el sector de mayor dinamismo social, económico y demográfico de la capital del Perú, en un contexto de crecimiento económico reconocido a nivel internacional. Se segmenta a la población joven y universitaria, quienes constituirían una

The following article seeks to understand the consumer from a viewpoint of the tribes of consumption. In turn, position itself as a new alternative methodology for market research companies as an innovative approach to segmentation. Field explorations visits are exposed to various tribes’ consumption of Lima. In total we dive in nine cultural communities: skaters, gamers, surfers, k-popers, athletics, hipsters, otaku, music lovers and graffiti artists. We focus first on society and kindred relationship. In second hand, its features and applications of marketing. The article concludes with a reflection on key elements of the criterion of consumer segmentation tribes.