Introduction
This report analyses the fashion luxury brand Hermès. Hermès has been classified as a luxury fashion brand creating a high demand, one of a kind fashionable leather items. It covers aspects of the brand from a marketing perspective, looking at the internal and external factors, consumer analysis, competitor analysis and marketing mix.
History
Hermès was founded in 1837 by German-born French-raised Thierry Hermès. The brand is a family run company passing on to the sixth generation. Hermès focused on providing for European noblemen, creating luxury harnesses and bridles for horse-drawn carriages. Hermès is famously known for the Bikin Bag, as its know as the “international symbol for wealth” Sowray (2015). What makes the bag exclusive is The Birkin is “where modern aesthetic meets the humble tools” Sowray (2015) the stitched bag
Marketing environment
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Strong brand name
Strong heritage
Hand-made bags by craftsman
Weaknesses
Target Market is limited, as it is not entirely globally available
Opportunities
To expand its market by including massage brands
Use digital advantage to its full advantage
Expand Presence in emitting countries
Threats
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