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It takes a lot of work to build a brand that is high-end. This is something luxury brands have done over the centuries. You can think of the French crystal manufacturer St. Louis, which is over 250 years old, Maison Hermes leather goods, 180-year-old, and Gucci fashion house, which is only 100 years.
Luxury companies all share one thing: They share key features that allow them to attract attention, respect and price power.
How can you create something unique when these companies are the dominant market players? If you’re a startup, how can you increase brand value and pricing power?
Marketing strategy and management practices are not the same as conventional wisdom.
If you want to launch a luxury brand, it is not a good idea to follow standard business practices. This is because luxury consumers are more discerning than the average businessperson. Affiliate marketing, deep discounts, and other sales tactics are not effective in convincing the affluent.
This niche clientele needs to receive the value that you offer and the delivery of your services. To conduct an analysis similar to that of an anthropologist studying a culture, you need to understand how your ideal customers live and work.
At a brand level, your message must be in line with the lifestyle of the luxury consumer. This is how luxury consumers can connect with brands on a deeper level.
You want to give them a new world that allows for transformation. Don’t try to solve problems. Instead, create a dream: A new place to explore and experiment.
Your brand identity will be secured by embracing your eccentricity
If a brand is able to inspire emotions, your business idea may be unique to you.
Consider the impact of “weird+wow”. Every person has unique quirks and insights. These are not to be hidden. These are the things that make you unique and can help you find a niche in your business.
Find your story and create it. Your story as founder, or what makes it unique. Luxury consumers value authenticity above everything.
Be prepared to lose sales
It is not easy to launch a high-end brand and be successful. To create exclusivity, you must resist the temptation to discount or respond to growing demands. It is important to leave out what is most important.
Do you have the ability to create a gate that can only be accessed by a select few? Do you feel comfortable saying no to clients who request a discount on the price?
We have learned from my experience in the luxury sector that many people are willing to accept discounts in order to make the sale. They don’t realize that to earn the respect of high-net-worth individuals, you have to say no. Luxury brands have the ability to say no to their customers.
Start a startup and emphasize exclusivity right from the start. Luxury consumers are drawn to high-end brands that aren’t easily available. They love the excitement and joy associated with luxury purchases.
Superior brand promise: Consistent delivery
One of the biggest challenges high-end startup faces is keeping their promises. Luxury customers will buy the brand and the product. You must ensure that your business is of high quality. Think about your sales team, brand curators, suppliers, and any collaborations or partnerships.
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