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Saint Laurent’s £2,400 Windbreaker Problem. Price architecture in Resort 2026 collection.
Saint Laurent Resort 2026 windbreakers and the failure of price architecture.
Jan 27


Louis Vuitton’s Miss on Value Communication Online
Great materials, weak signals: how Louis Vuitton misses a clear opportunity to communicate value online.
Dec 16, 2025


Kering’s 2026 Pricing Strategy vs. Reality: Saint Laurent Example
Why Saint Laurent’s £840 swimsuit raises questions—and how it highlights gaps between Kering’s pricing strategy and reality.
Dec 8, 2025


Luxury Beauty Isn’t Pasta: A Better Way to Show Value Per Unit
A look at why price-per-kilo harms luxury beauty—and how a smarter approach can preserve brand value. Dior Beauty example.
Dec 1, 2025


Cashmere Pants: Which Luxury Brand Breaks the Bank?
From Bottega Veneta to Loro Piana, Hermès and Dior—find out what shapes luxury pricing and which brand ranks highest.
Dec 1, 2025


Who nailed festive-mood communication? My top picks for 2025 best practices.
Discover which brands brought true holiday magic to life at the end of 2025 year.
Nov 26, 2025


The Glow Gap: #2JourNotes on Shimmering Body Oils
From Chanel to Dior: what makes shimmering body oils work — and where brands miss easy wins. + The brand that covers (almost) all the gaps.
Nov 19, 2025


Phoebe Philo Catalogue: What Works & What Can Be Improved in a Few Clicks
Discover what makes the Phoebe Philo catalogue effective and the one-click enhancements that could make it even better.
Nov 18, 2025


Luxury Sampling by Augustinus Bader: Value Anchor or Value Leak?
Luxury skincare, pricey Vitamin C, and free minis worth more than full purchases — a look at Augustinus Bader’s beauty sample logic.
Oct 2, 2025


Beauty Upsells That Work: Dior Perfume Example + Better Solution
A breakdown of Dior online upsell with perfume caps — what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve site experience and average order value.
May 9, 2025


Cedar, with Meaning: Why (and How) Loro Piana Should Share The Purpose of The Packaging
Why Loro Piana should share the purpose behind its packaging, cedarwood ball, — and how that small gesture can build lasting loyalty.
Apr 24, 2025


RTW details that drive fashion sales: Alaïa SS25 example
Luxury fashion should balance creativity w practicality—wearability, branding & retail execution can drive sales. Alaïa SS25 example.
Mar 17, 2025


Is Fashion Losing Itself in the Experience Era?
Maison Alaïa’s new Paris flagship blew me away, but it made me wonder: are bold spaces and experiences stealing the spotlight from fashion?
Jan 22, 2025


How-To Guide: Luxury Markdowns
Luxury brands ditch markdowns, but is it the right move? Thoughts on strategies, trends, and why balance matters in a slowdown.
Jan 14, 2025


Hermès is Annabel
The difference between costly and expensive, and who is Annabel. 60 Minutes broadcast w Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Hermès’ artistic director.
Dec 19, 2024


The Fine Line Of Luxury
How luxury brands balance exclusivity with mass appeal, affecting product availability and customer loyalty in the high-end market.
Dec 10, 2024


Latest Faux-Pas in Brand Communication: What Client Is Bottega Veneta Chasing?
Why is Bottega Veneta focused on exotic leathers in the Resort 2025 lookbook, and what are the downsides of this approach?
Nov 1, 2024


Take a Lesson from Gucci: How to Present a New Runway Collection on the Official Website (and Convert Instant Interest into Direct Sales)
How Gucci's website strategy turns instant runway interest into long-term sales, with practical tips for converting excitement into revenue.
Sep 23, 2024


Are You Ready to Ride the Next Big Wave? How Rimowa Leveraged the iPhone 16 Hype Online Before They Were Fully Prepared
How can timing transform your business strategy? Explore how Rimowa capitalized on the iPhone 16 launch and what you can learn from it.
Sep 14, 2024


Brand Archetypes: Saint Laurent Missed Opportunities
How Saint Laurent might miss audiences with high purchasing power while tapping into solely one archetype.
Sep 10, 2024


Archetypes: Why the J’adore Dior Ad with Rihanna Doesn’t Click
Why the new J’adore Dior ad with Rihanna feels off: exploring archetype mismatches, song choice, and personality impact.
Sep 5, 2024


How to Present a Lookbook Online: Do's by Cartier, Don'ts by Saint Laurent
Discover the do's and don'ts of presenting an online lookbook, with insights from Cartier and Saint Laurent.
Aug 5, 2024


#2JourGuide: Cash-Cow Categories Display in e-Commerce. Examples & Insights from Fashion Websites.
How fashion brands reflect cash cow categories in their website menus and what the benefits of each approach are: Hermès, Dior, and more.
Jul 16, 2024


When Size Matters: Small vs Big in Beauty. How Dior Beauty Misses Audience Segments: Hand Cream Example (& Solution)
What to consider deciding on beauty product volume and what audience segments may be lost without wider offering. Dior hand cream example.
Jul 15, 2024
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