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Marielle AH-CHINE
Kristina BOKOVA
Margaux CHERIF-CHEIKH
FENG Tiantian
HUANG Yingying
COMPETITIVE ANALYISIS
Industry Forces
ABSOLUTE LUXURY/HIGH-END LUXURY SEGMENT
Competitors other haute couture houses
(Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gautier, Valentino, etc. )
ELIE SAAB
-Competitive Couture Pricing Without Compromising On Service
-Exceptional Service & Top-of-the-line Quality
-High Exclusivity
-Customer Segments Targeting Super-wealthy, High-end
Market (Celebrities, Royalty, Rich And Famous)
Industry Forces
Substitutes
- Democratization of fashion - H&M x MMM
Suppliers
- Very dependent on materials and fabric suppliers
FORESIGHT
Key trends
Technological trends
- increasing influence of social media and digital
marketing activities
Regulatory
- Tax advantages in some countries
- Higher prices due to import duties and taxes
FORESIGHT
Key trends
Socioeconomic trends
- Growing number of extreme net-worth individuals,
especially in Asia
Chinese consumers account for 20% of the global
luxury sales
Asian consumers (i.e., adding Japan, Korea, and
Southeast Asia) account for more than 50% of the
global luxury sales
MARKET ANALYSIS
Market trends
Market Issues
Market Segments
MARKET ANALYSIS
Market trends
Switching Costs
- High brand loyalty
Revenue Attractiveness
- Asian market (China and Hong Kong) + emerging
Markets
- Absolute luxury segment 40B in 2011
MACROECONOMICS
Macro-economic forces
Global market
- Luxury fundamentals
remain strong in the
medium term
BUSINESS MODEL
Value Proposition
Design - Brand/status Customization - Price
NEED?
A unique design made of exquisite materials
WHAT?
Haute Couture, RTW, accessories and wedding dresses
FUTURE?
Any luxurious and exclusive products
Efficiency of fittings
Personalized services
Lifetime experience
Very selected manufacturers
BUSINESS MODEL
Customers
Niche market
PRIMARY TARGET:
Feminine, Elegant and
Super Wealthy Women
NATURAL TARGET:
Celebrities and Royalties
FUTURE PLANS:
To diversify
Personal
assistance
Co-creation
Self-service
BUSINESS MODEL
Distribution Channels
AWARENESS:
Events, Catalogues, Advertorials to the corporate website, Interactive portal,
Ads
EVALUATION:
Visit the stores, Try the dresses, Watch the catwalk shows
PURCHASE:
Flagship stores, Concessions, Multi-brand retailers, Catwalks
DELIVERY:
On site, at home
AFTER SALE:
Guarantee repair
BUSINESS MODEL
Key activities
Design of luxury stores
Haute Couture
Customers proximity
Animate the online website
BUSINESS MODEL
Key resources
PHYSICAL:
Stores, fabrics, sewing materials
INTELLECTUAL:
Website
HUMAN:
Creative + Business
FINANCIAL:
Shareholders, Bank loan
BUSINESS MODEL
Key partnerships
TO BE SOLD:
Retailers, Department stores, Beaut Prestige International
TO BE KNOWN:
Celebrities, Charitable organizations
KEY SUPPLIERS:
Fabrics supplier, RTW manufacturer
BUSINESS MODEL
Cost and Revenue structure
MOST IMPORTANT COSTS:
General, selling and administrative expenses, Cost materials and
outsourced production, Salaries and Fashion shows
THE MOST EXPENSIVE KEY RESOURCES:
Stores and Fabrics
THE MOST EXPENSIVE KEY ACTIVITY:
Fashion shows
REVENUES:
Sales, Licensing, Partnerships
RTW: $1500-$21000
Haute Couture: $34000-$1000000
Diversified :
enhance its prestige in every aspect of the luxury sector.
SIGNATURE HOTELS
2008 Tatweer/Dubai Properties
Signature Hotels
Licensing
PROS AND CONS
Minimizes risk and investment.
Speed of entry
Able to circumvent trade barriers
High ROI (Return On Investment)
Lack of control over use of assets.
Licensee may become competitor.
Knowledge spillovers
License period is limited
Partnerships
PROS AND CONS
Third-party Distribution
PROS AND CONS
Company-owned Stores.
PROS AND CONS
Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities And Threats (SWOT)
Analysis
ESs Competitive Advantage?
SWOT
Strengths
Opportunities
Weaknesses
Threats
higher turnover
higher profit margin
more accessible
-Main income
resource
Similarly
Geographically
e.g. CHINA
BUT
The prerequisite of this strategy of growing in new
markets is to maintain the brands image and
prevent it from being diluted .
Individualization
Communication
loyalty
OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS
Product
Diversification
Mass class - main part of luxury consumers
Accessories & cosmetics, etc.
New rich status/wealth
Domestic outfit, luxury hotels, automobiles and
yachts decoration, etc.
Consolidatio
n
Pricing
A pair of sunglasses
350 400
A custom-made couture
gown
$30,000 - $1,000,000
$1,200
A fur jacet
$21,000
Promotion
Increasing promotion
spending on new media
Distribution
Company-owned Stores
Merci !