Jurnal Ilmiah LISKI (Lingkar Studi Komunikasi)
Vol 12 No 1 (2026): FEBRUARI 2026

The Influence of Fashion Influencer Credibility on Purchase Intention: Examining Trustworthiness, Expertise, and Attractiveness as Credibility Dimensions

Razi, Fatullah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study examines the influence of fashion influencer credibility on purchase intention in Indonesia’s sustainable fashion market. Drawing on Source Credibility Theory, credibility is conceptualized through trustworthiness, expertise, and attractiveness as reflective dimensions of a single construct. Using data from 161 Instagram users and analyzed through PLS-SEM, the findings show that influencer credibility strongly predicts purchase intention (β = 0.766; R² = 0.586), with trustworthiness emerging as the most influential dimension. The study contributes to communication and marketing scholarship by confirming the applicability of credibility-based persuasion in digital sustainability contexts. Practically, the results highlight the importance of collaborating with influencers who demonstrate consistent authenticity, ethical alignment, and domain expertise to strengthen consumer intention toward sustainable fashion. Keywords: SourceCredibility Theory, Influencer Credibility, Purchase Intention, Sustainable Fashion, Digital Communication

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liski

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Subject

Education

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The Journal of Communication Studies Peripheries (LISKI) has a philosophy of advancing communication studies through the dissemination of knowledge transferred by the journal. At the beginning of its formation, LISKI was a discussion-group activity initiated by the lecturers of communication studies ...