These insights have been put together using BoF's Brand Magic Index, developed with Quilt.AI, offering a comprehensive look at luxury brands through metrics like alignment and engagement. This tool helps decode why some brands succeed while others falter.
Miu Miu has found the sweet spot between maintaining a timeless brand identity and staying culturally relevant. Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra emphasises the importance of this balance. Miuccia Prada’s instinctual approach to design, supported by stylist Lotta Volkova, has led to viral, highly wearable collections that resonate with consumers.
Gucci, under new creative director Sabato de Sarno, is struggling to regain its footing after a period of rapid but unsustainable growth under Alessandro Michele. The brand's reliance on aspirational customers has been a double-edged sword, particularly in fluctuating markets like China and the US.
Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO of Brand Development, stresses the need for a balanced approach that includes brand elevation and product quality improvement. Gucci's focus now is on evolving rather than revolutionising its offerings, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.
Search on Instagram and you simply won't find an Instagram account for Bottega. Bottega Veneta’s decision to exit social media aligns with its brand philosophy of discretion and exclusivity. CEO Leo Rongone highlights that this approach fosters a many-to-many relationship, allowing organic conversations about the brand to flourish. Bottega Veneta’s strategy of non-conformity and high-quality craftsmanship reinforces its unique market position. The absence of a social media presence supports its discreet branding and appeals to its core customers.
These insights have been put together using BoF's Brand Magic Index, developed with Quilt.AI, offering a comprehensive look at luxury brands through metrics like alignment and engagement. This tool helps decode why some brands succeed while others falter.
Miu Miu has found the sweet spot between maintaining a timeless brand identity and staying culturally relevant. Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra emphasises the importance of this balance. Miuccia Prada’s instinctual approach to design, supported by stylist Lotta Volkova, has led to viral, highly wearable collections that resonate with consumers.
Gucci, under new creative director Sabato de Sarno, is struggling to regain its footing after a period of rapid but unsustainable growth under Alessandro Michele. The brand's reliance on aspirational customers has been a double-edged sword, particularly in fluctuating markets like China and the US.
Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO of Brand Development, stresses the need for a balanced approach that includes brand elevation and product quality improvement. Gucci's focus now is on evolving rather than revolutionising its offerings, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.
Search on Instagram and you simply won't find an Instagram account for Bottega. Bottega Veneta’s decision to exit social media aligns with its brand philosophy of discretion and exclusivity. CEO Leo Rongone highlights that this approach fosters a many-to-many relationship, allowing organic conversations about the brand to flourish. Bottega Veneta’s strategy of non-conformity and high-quality craftsmanship reinforces its unique market position. The absence of a social media presence supports its discreet branding and appeals to its core customers.
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These insights have been put together using BoF's Brand Magic Index, developed with Quilt.AI, offering a comprehensive look at luxury brands through metrics like alignment and engagement. This tool helps decode why some brands succeed while others falter.
Miu Miu has found the sweet spot between maintaining a timeless brand identity and staying culturally relevant. Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra emphasises the importance of this balance. Miuccia Prada’s instinctual approach to design, supported by stylist Lotta Volkova, has led to viral, highly wearable collections that resonate with consumers.
Gucci, under new creative director Sabato de Sarno, is struggling to regain its footing after a period of rapid but unsustainable growth under Alessandro Michele. The brand's reliance on aspirational customers has been a double-edged sword, particularly in fluctuating markets like China and the US.
Francesca Bellettini, Kering's deputy CEO of Brand Development, stresses the need for a balanced approach that includes brand elevation and product quality improvement. Gucci's focus now is on evolving rather than revolutionising its offerings, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.
Search on Instagram and you simply won't find an Instagram account for Bottega. Bottega Veneta’s decision to exit social media aligns with its brand philosophy of discretion and exclusivity. CEO Leo Rongone highlights that this approach fosters a many-to-many relationship, allowing organic conversations about the brand to flourish. Bottega Veneta’s strategy of non-conformity and high-quality craftsmanship reinforces its unique market position. The absence of a social media presence supports its discreet branding and appeals to its core customers.
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This brand perfected basics, here's how.
The activewear brand loved by celebs. But what's behind their success?
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The surprising evolution of this everyday store.
How Jess Hunt brought this brand to life through brand activations.
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