2011 Bain China Luxury Market Study
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Chinese luxury brands emerging, although still at experimental
stage; some with support from Western luxury companies
Brand
origin
Brand
concept
Market
strategy
SHANG XIA
("UP DOWN")
• Brand co-created by Hermes and Chinese
designer
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· Hermes created Shangxia brand in 2008 with Chinese
artist Jiang Qiong'er as brand CEO & Creative Director
• Chinese heritage deeply rooted, with
Chinese craftsmanship
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· Pushed Chinese influence from product design further
to utilize Chinese artisans and rare local
materials like zitan wood
- Product launch once a year with many items taking
months to make
- Offers handcrafts, clothing & accessories
• Target Chinese customers and then expand
outside China
-
1st store launched in Shanghai in Sep 2010 and plan
to launch stores in Beijing and Paris by 2013
- 60-70% customer base are Chinese opinion-leaders
with wide age range and deep cultural background
Qeelin
• Jewelry brand created by Hong Kong designer
& French entrepreneur
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Founded and opened its first store in Paris in 2004,
entered Mainland China in 2008
• Integrate traditional Chinese inspiration and
French craftsmanship
- Each piece of jewelry has a remarkable Chinese culture
inspired symbol
• Aim to obtain international recognition first
9 boutiques around the world, with steady expansion
plan
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Plan to open store in Shenyang, Dalian in the future
• Plan to expand into luxury watch category
Qeelin
Source: Literature search
Qeelin
Qiri Cir
Coeur
de Lotus
THD
Wulu
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