Ellie Saab Brand Strategy

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Ellie Saab: Growth of a Global Luxury Brand 1. What is the core business of Ellie Saab (ES)? Discuss the "total product view" (i.e., core, actual, and augmented). The core business of Ellie Saab; this includes its products of [Haute Couture, Ready to Wear, wedding dresses and also accessories]. The company presents excellent range to customers in order to strengthen brand equity and brand image. ES targets high class and millionaire customers and aligns its foreign expansion strategy with core business and so the company strengthens its success presence in new markets. The total product view depends on evaluating the complete brand from all sides. * For the case of ES, the core product is considered as apparel as for example wedding gowns and dresses. * The actual products are considered as luxury clothes for upper class females, so the product gives them a kind of style they need in their aristocratic life * The augmented aspect includes of brand stores, yachts, strategic alliances and even the fashion shows. this ensures that customers are provided good level of excellence in services experience so customers become loyal to ES brand 2. Complete a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. What is ES's competitive advantage? Ellie Saab Brand: SWOT analysis Strengths: * Strong name and reputation in various markets all over the world * Long experience in luxury couture cloths and products * Expanding business activities in Paris, London, Moscow, and Hong Kong * Making alliance with Tatweer/ Dubai properties to develop hotels in 2008 * Good communication and control of the company stores because of the direct ownership in Beirut and Paris. * Variety of product lines as Haute Couture , RTW , Wedding Dress, and Accessories * Strong distributive strategy in ES as the brand is

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