Travel is changing the fashion industry

Luxury shopping is no longer confined to high-end bags and shoes! Today, the luxury patrons are all the more experimental and are using travel as a tool for gaining authentic experience. In 2015, China had 120 million outbound tourists, who spent an estimate of US$229 billion on shopping overseas, leaving the rest of the world way behind. The top purchase of the Chinese tourists featured fashion and accessories and indisputably, the effect of such wave was indeed lucrative for the fashion brands.


Acknowledging the impact of globetrotters on their brand sale, luxury fashion brands are obligated to come up with a strategy that will not only help them to take the advantage of traveller’s deep pockets but also reap the benefit of being a global brand. Besides, the luxury brands also need to evolve in order to keep consumers’ interest intact.

Since wealthy consumers move their dollars from product to experience, luxury brands need to focus on creating one-of-a-kind; an immersive experience that will eventually turn into a purchase.

Moreover, offering an exclusive experience is a must. For instance, if Burberry, a brand that is quintessentially British in its inspiration and craftsmanship, evolves further by incorporating British customs and rituals in a meaningful way, it could deliver a truly unique brand experience.

 This shift from product to experience is happening faster for the millennials who give value to ownership, connection, and authenticity, as the studies suggest Luxury travel and high-fashion brand should realise this opportunity of partnership.

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