Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Donna Karan – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Ralph Lauren introduces luxury denim; Hugo Boss acquires 15 British stores; Donna Karan does the Web; Online retailers discover the joy of journalism.
Today in luxury marketing – Ralph Lauren introduces luxury denim; Hugo Boss acquires 15 British stores; Donna Karan does the Web; Online retailers discover the joy of journalism.
New York Media is targeting fashion-forward affluent consumers with an iPad application that lets them explore the behind-the-scenes content straight from the Fashion Week runways and afterparties.
Although consumers seem to flock around the red-hot trend of flash sale sites, some industry experts think that these types of sales are more flash-in-a-pan than flashy, and can actually harm a luxury brand’s reputation.
Mercedes-Benz revealed plans for an initiative that leverages the virality of Twitter to power four race teams to the Super Bowl, during which the carmaker will advertise for the first time.
With the success of flash sales site Gilt Groupe and etailers such as Net-A-Porter, Generation Y is emerging with strong media consumption habits, and it is imperative that luxury brands keep up.
There is no doubt that 2010 was the year of mobile for luxury brands, and applications were a huge part of this.