I often hear it said that discerning Asian consumers “lack brand loyalty.” Indeed, the Asian consumer tends to crave newness, but the crux of the matter lies in history. For generations, the US and European markets have grown up with the same household brands. From a young age, we have been hardwired to associate the …
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Will UK fashion survive Brexit and can British brands survive and thrive despite the obstacles? Joanne Yulan Jong assesses the damage. My business revolves around helping mid to luxury fashion brands to become established and respected. A considerable part of this is helping them understand and adapt to the challenges of the market. The biggest …
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As we watch the decline of retail, we might be forgiven to think that all fashion sales in the future will be online. This simply is not the case. In a recent report by Bain & Company, it is been projected that e-commerce sales, especially when it comes to mid to luxury brands, will plateau …
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“Knowing what type of fashion business you want to run is incredibly important. You need to research and define the niche you would want to venture into, as there are many fashion avenues you could take” Would you be interested venturing into the line of a lifestyle business, in which you will be an owner, …
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My fellow RCA graduate designer Neil Barrett recently said in his interview in the BoF that the secret behind the growth of his €90million business was delivering rigorously and consistently. However, this is the biggest challenge for business owners and unfortunately takes up most of their working day. Find out how to future proof your …
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My book’s title, The Fashion Switch, derives from the fundamental change that digital has had on the fashion business. For the last quarter-century, it’s been firmly set on “transmit”, stuck in a predictable cycle, dictating what we should wear, how we should wear it, and when. In this extraordinary age of connectivity, it’s had no …
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The biggest headache for the fashion business today is staying relevant, and relevance comes from investing in research, development, and fashion innovation. When I talk with clients about innovation and test them to see if they are ready to think outside their comfort zone, many become quite anxious. They always seem to link the word …
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As more of our lives shift to digital, and with our attention span getting ever shorter, it’s become even more important for customers to understand a brand’s visual touchpoints in a few seconds. With an authentic story already in place, brands that are successful need a distinct visual handwriting that is easily recognized. If you …
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Authentic 1. of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine. “Since 2008 the number of articles that mention the word authenticity in the headline has risen dramatically overall.” – Harvard Review 2016 To be heard and seen in today’s competitive market, you need to have a succinct and authentic brand message which customers can connect …
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As Brexit looms, London runs the risk of losing creative talent. The key to this capital’s success is precisely that incredible mix of cultures, talent from Europe as well as from much further afield. If it becomes more complex for those who train here, to return and settle, can the UK retain its global outlook? …
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