All posts tagged exclusivity

Luxury/Non-Luxury Brand Collaboration, the Right Way

High-end brands are not built for the masses; they are designed for a group of people who can afford a certain lifestyle. It’s the exclusivity of such brands that makes the less fortunate masses yearn for the experiences they offer. These people, who put luxury brands on a pedestal, are a big part of what [...]

Fractional Jet Ownership Brands Know How to Play the Sponsorship Game

While watching the 2012 Tavistock Cup on the Golf Channel a few weeks ago, I noticed only a few key sponsors for this charity event. Other than the support from the four ultra-excusive country clubs – Albany, Isleworth, Lake Nona, and Queenwood – a select group of holes were also sponsored by four major luxury brands. These were Audemars [...]

Discounting Killed the Luxury Brand

When the economy went south in late 2007,  it initially impacted the lower-income demographics. As the downturn widened, it dragged down the middle class and crept toward the upper levels just a few months later. Those of us who make a living in the luxury sector fooled ourselves into believing that the brands we touch would not [...]

Versace at H&M: Mistake or Smart Move?

From the time Elizabeth Hurley wore That Dress to make Versace a household name to J-Lo’s more recent Jungle Dress and pretty much everything Sir Elton John wears, this brand has been the elite of high fashion for years. Now, Milan’s most revered fashion brand is heading to a mid-level retailer near you. H&M, the IKEA of fashion, will soon [...]