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The impact of creating the first Chinese luxurious brand that can make it abroad will not only affect China and the playing field of the apparel industry. It will move beyond that, it will be the first brand followed by an arsenal of new brands that will penetrate into established and mature Western markets in any industry. For example, Haier will set ground in the electronics / white goods industry and Huawei in the telecom industry. Furthermore, creating the first Chinese luxurious brand will be a stimulus and proof for all other emerging countries that brands from developing countries can make it abroad in a similar time slot. | The impact of creating the first Chinese luxurious brand that can make it abroad will not only affect China and the playing field of the apparel industry. It will move beyond that, it will be the first brand followed by an arsenal of new brands that will penetrate into established and mature Western markets in any industry. For example, Haier will set ground in the electronics / white goods industry and Huawei in the telecom industry. Furthermore, creating the first Chinese luxurious brand will be a stimulus and proof for all other emerging countries that brands from developing countries can make it abroad in a similar time slot. | ||
Aforementioned reasoning is supported by all authoritative news and information companies that have spotted Shanghai Tang as well. See reference list | Aforementioned reasoning is supported by all authoritative news and information companies around the world that have spotted the rising fashion star Shanghai Tang as well. (See reference list) | ||
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Ron Sneijers
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Assignment 1 - Object of the future
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Shanghai Tang is ready to become China's first great luxury brand. Forget about cheap textile and DVD players. This is the next battlefield for global competition.
The four biggest emerging markets (according to The Economist's research) China, India, Brazil and Russia are standing at the door steps to capture a stake in the haute couture apparel industry. Emerging fashion designers especially in Asian countries like China and India are getting lots of attention from the outside world; among them some are seen as the next rising fashion designer stars.
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The haute couture apparel industry is for many years dominated by brands from the Western world. Well known brands like Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Prada, etc. are setting the pace in this high-end industry segment. In the upcoming five to ten years I foresee a major shift in fashion style and fashion brands that are dominating the industry. Along with the shift in the global arena were the world is becoming more integrated and interrelated with each other. As a result a new high-end apparel industry playing field will emerge.
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Shanghai Tang is following the tradition of established luxury labels associated with a specific national aesthetic. Brands like Armani, Gucci, Prada, and Versace have long symbolised streamlined Italian style. Chanel embodies Parisian elegance. With its current booming sales, Shanghai Tang has the chance to become the Chanel of China in the years ahead of us.
The impact of creating the first Chinese luxurious brand that can make it abroad will not only affect China and the playing field of the apparel industry. It will move beyond that, it will be the first brand followed by an arsenal of new brands that will penetrate into established and mature Western markets in any industry. For example, Haier will set ground in the electronics / white goods industry and Huawei in the telecom industry. Furthermore, creating the first Chinese luxurious brand will be a stimulus and proof for all other emerging countries that brands from developing countries can make it abroad in a similar time slot.
Aforementioned reasoning is supported by all authoritative news and information companies around the world that have spotted the rising fashion star Shanghai Tang as well. (See reference list)
Growth
Worldwide sales have grown 43% in the last year (2005), and American sales (at boutiques in New York and Honolulu) are up 50%. In 2005, new stores opened in Zurich, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Currently, two more stores, in Beijing and Milan, are set to open in 2006. Shanghai Tang expects to have 30 stores by the end of 2007.
References
- BBC - Low-cost China eyes luxury future http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4198266.stm
- BusinessWeek - Inspiring Shanghai Tang's Fashions http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/11/shanghai_tang/index_01.htm?campaign_id=search
- BusinessWeek - Richemont in a Rut http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_29/b3842138_mz034.htm
- BusinessWeek - Shanghai Tang: A Taste of China http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/nov2005/id20051130_575911.htm
- CNN - Designing a global brand http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/03/15/eyeonchina.brands/index.html
- Daniel W. Drezner - The intriguing rise of Shanghai Tang http://www.danieldrezner.com/archives/002573.html
- Fast Company - Fast Talk: China Rising http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/90/fasttalk.html
- Fast Company - The Gucci Killers http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/shanghai.html
- Fast Company - The Little Red Book of Branding http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/shanghai-sidebar.html
- New York Times http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9506E4DC1531F930A25752C0A96F958260
- Shanghai Tang Corporate webpage http://www.shanghaitang.com/
- The Economist - Climbing back http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5420756
- The Economist - Coming of age http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=E1_VQTTJSS
- The Economist – Grow up http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=E1_PNRGVQV
- Time Magazine - Made in China: Beware the Dragon http://www.time.com/time/asia/arts/article/0,9754,102476,00.html
- Time Magazine - Made in China: Fashion Boomerang http://www.time.com/time/asia/news/article/0,9754,98297,00.html
Ron Sneijers
March 17th, 2006