Generation Change in the Luxury Industry
Gen Y and Gen Z
Presented by:
Ipsa Bansal
Umang Chaudhary
1MBA Project
Second best:
Beauty and handbagsTop personal luxury
growth categories:
Shoes & Jewellery (7%)
Luxury
Consumption in :
• Europe: €84 bn
• Americas: €80 bn
(rose 5%)
• Japan: €22 bn
• Rest of Asia: €39 bn
• Others: €12 bn
(stagnant)
Stagnant segment:
Watches
About the Industry
33% of total luxury
spend is from Chinese
consumers
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€1.2 trillion
2018
5%
Personal Luxury
goods
€260 billion
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9 Luxury Segments
• Luxury Cars
• Personal luxury goods
• Luxury Hospitality
• Wine & Spirits
• Furniture &
Housewares
• Fine Art
• Gourmet Food and
Fine Dining
• Private Jets & Yachts
• Luxury cruises
6%
Factors affecting luxury
industry the most:
• Economic
• Social
• Technological
• Environmental
Porter’s 5 forces:
• Threats of New Entrants: LOW
• Bargaining Power of Buyers: LOW
• Threats of Substitutes: LOW
• Bargaining power of suppliers: MODERATE
• Competitive rivalry: MODERATE
Generation Y
Born after 1995
In-store Purchase
Digitalization affects buying decision
88%
Sustainability affects buying decision
41%
6%
3
Generation Z
Changing Consumer base
47% - Luxury Consumers (2018)
33% - Luxury Purchases (2018)
Born between 1981-1995
In-Store Purchase
Digitalization affects buying decision
75%
Sustainability affects buying decision
80%
52%
21%
55%
Future Luxury Purchases
(by 2025)?
Sample Size Sample Size
20%
SURVEY RESULTS
• Discovered Digital
• Less inclined to
discuss social issues
• Less optimistic
about future
• Grew up with
economic freedom
• Born with Digital
• More inclined to
discuss social issues
• More optimistic
about future
• Grew up knowing
economic turmoil
1. Emerging designer
collaborations
4
Emergence of new Cultures and Sub-cultures
Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025
• Consumers demanding culture and size preferences
• Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear
• Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to-
wear
Bought a designer collaboration piece or special edition:
KEY TRENDS
Gen Y
60%
Gen Z
67%
LVMH’s collaboration with Supreme
The most appreciated, in China as in the USA and
Europe.
1. Emerging designer
collaborations
2. Streetwear fashion
5
Emergence of new Cultures and Sub-cultures
Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025
• Consumers demanding culture and size preferences
• Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear
• Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to-
wear
KEY TRENDS
• Brands partnering with cutting-edge streetwear designers
• These high-end collections are irresistible for the new
consumer base
Off-White x Rimowa
1. Emerging designer
collaborations
2. Streetwear fashion
3. Resale Market
6
Emergence of new Cultures and Sub-cultures
Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025
• Consumers demanding culture and size preferences
• Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear
• Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to-
wear
KEY TRENDS • Luxury second-hand market represents a $24 billion
• Growing at an annual rate of 12%
Bash and SMCP
partnerships with
Vestiaire Collective.
LVMH’s partnership with UNESCO:
Promises sourcing transparency while refining their
supply chain.
Sustainability and Responsibility
60% of the Gen Z and Gen Y: influenced by the topic of
Sustainability
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Willing to pay more for products that have the
least negative social impact
Main issues this generation care
about:
• Climate Issues
• Animal Cruelty
• Use of non-biodegradable products
• Lack of transparency
• Social Responsibility
Í
LVMH’s partnership with UNESCO
Promises sourcing transparency
while refining their supply chain.
Evolution of Technology &
Digitalization
• 40% of luxury consumers will be shopping digital by 2025
• Want seamlessly integrated experience both online & offline
• Internet – an integral part of purchasing habits
• Deeper insights into consumer habits, increases brand engagement
Personalization AI
Merchandising
Virtual and
Augmented
Reality
Visual Search
8
‘Gucci Hallucination’ campaign
• a successful digital implementation of AR
& VR
• includes in-store AR and VR installation
• allow the consumer to become part of
the campaign as well as scannable ads
RECOMMENDATIONS
Embrace inclusive sizing and modest fashion
Be accessible to a diverse Group
9
Collaborate with niche streetwear brands
Personalize as well as customize
RECOMMENDATIONS
8 seconds
Gen Z attention Span Gen Y attention Span
The art of story telling
Be accessible to a diverse Group
Keep the audience engaged
10
Use key Gen Z influencers
Video content is the key
12 seconds
RECOMMENDATIONS • Commit to environment and social causes.
Be accessible to a diverse Group
Keep the audience engaged
Show that they care
11
• Organize campaigns and sustainable fashion walks.
• Go fur-free and use alternatives for leather etc.
12 seconds
• Introduce recyclable packaging and keep the supply chain
process transparent.
RECOMMENDATIONS • Fast and free
shipping, easy
store returns
Be accessible to a diverse Group
Keep the audience engaged
Show that they care
Boost digital and technological investment
12
• Provide virtual trial
room experience
using AI
• Chatbots using AI can
enhance customer
experience
12 seconds
• Implement Visual and
voice search
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Help consume sustainably
Be accessible to a diverse Group
Keep the audience engaged
Show that they care
Boost digital and technological investment
13
• Can reinforce the fight against counterfeiting
12 seconds
Resale service to reduce consumption
Counterfeiting is a big risk when it comes to luxury products
14
Thank you for your time!

Generation change in the Luxury Industry_Presentation

  • 1.
    Generation Change inthe Luxury Industry Gen Y and Gen Z Presented by: Ipsa Bansal Umang Chaudhary 1MBA Project
  • 2.
    Second best: Beauty andhandbagsTop personal luxury growth categories: Shoes & Jewellery (7%) Luxury Consumption in : • Europe: €84 bn • Americas: €80 bn (rose 5%) • Japan: €22 bn • Rest of Asia: €39 bn • Others: €12 bn (stagnant) Stagnant segment: Watches About the Industry 33% of total luxury spend is from Chinese consumers Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet sale ubique delicata cu eum, id malis dolorem argumentum usu €1.2 trillion 2018 5% Personal Luxury goods €260 billion 2 9 Luxury Segments • Luxury Cars • Personal luxury goods • Luxury Hospitality • Wine & Spirits • Furniture & Housewares • Fine Art • Gourmet Food and Fine Dining • Private Jets & Yachts • Luxury cruises 6% Factors affecting luxury industry the most: • Economic • Social • Technological • Environmental Porter’s 5 forces: • Threats of New Entrants: LOW • Bargaining Power of Buyers: LOW • Threats of Substitutes: LOW • Bargaining power of suppliers: MODERATE • Competitive rivalry: MODERATE
  • 3.
    Generation Y Born after1995 In-store Purchase Digitalization affects buying decision 88% Sustainability affects buying decision 41% 6% 3 Generation Z Changing Consumer base 47% - Luxury Consumers (2018) 33% - Luxury Purchases (2018) Born between 1981-1995 In-Store Purchase Digitalization affects buying decision 75% Sustainability affects buying decision 80% 52% 21% 55% Future Luxury Purchases (by 2025)? Sample Size Sample Size 20% SURVEY RESULTS • Discovered Digital • Less inclined to discuss social issues • Less optimistic about future • Grew up with economic freedom • Born with Digital • More inclined to discuss social issues • More optimistic about future • Grew up knowing economic turmoil
  • 4.
    1. Emerging designer collaborations 4 Emergenceof new Cultures and Sub-cultures Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025 • Consumers demanding culture and size preferences • Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear • Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to- wear Bought a designer collaboration piece or special edition: KEY TRENDS Gen Y 60% Gen Z 67% LVMH’s collaboration with Supreme The most appreciated, in China as in the USA and Europe.
  • 5.
    1. Emerging designer collaborations 2.Streetwear fashion 5 Emergence of new Cultures and Sub-cultures Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025 • Consumers demanding culture and size preferences • Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear • Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to- wear KEY TRENDS • Brands partnering with cutting-edge streetwear designers • These high-end collections are irresistible for the new consumer base Off-White x Rimowa
  • 6.
    1. Emerging designer collaborations 2.Streetwear fashion 3. Resale Market 6 Emergence of new Cultures and Sub-cultures Will shape fashion and luxury by 2025 • Consumers demanding culture and size preferences • Modest Fashion accounted for 40% of luxury women’s ready-to-wear • Inclusive Fashion represents about 20% of luxury women’s ready-to- wear KEY TRENDS • Luxury second-hand market represents a $24 billion • Growing at an annual rate of 12% Bash and SMCP partnerships with Vestiaire Collective.
  • 7.
    LVMH’s partnership withUNESCO: Promises sourcing transparency while refining their supply chain. Sustainability and Responsibility 60% of the Gen Z and Gen Y: influenced by the topic of Sustainability 7 Willing to pay more for products that have the least negative social impact Main issues this generation care about: • Climate Issues • Animal Cruelty • Use of non-biodegradable products • Lack of transparency • Social Responsibility Í LVMH’s partnership with UNESCO Promises sourcing transparency while refining their supply chain.
  • 8.
    Evolution of Technology& Digitalization • 40% of luxury consumers will be shopping digital by 2025 • Want seamlessly integrated experience both online & offline • Internet – an integral part of purchasing habits • Deeper insights into consumer habits, increases brand engagement Personalization AI Merchandising Virtual and Augmented Reality Visual Search 8 ‘Gucci Hallucination’ campaign • a successful digital implementation of AR & VR • includes in-store AR and VR installation • allow the consumer to become part of the campaign as well as scannable ads
  • 9.
    RECOMMENDATIONS Embrace inclusive sizingand modest fashion Be accessible to a diverse Group 9 Collaborate with niche streetwear brands Personalize as well as customize
  • 10.
    RECOMMENDATIONS 8 seconds Gen Zattention Span Gen Y attention Span The art of story telling Be accessible to a diverse Group Keep the audience engaged 10 Use key Gen Z influencers Video content is the key 12 seconds
  • 11.
    RECOMMENDATIONS • Committo environment and social causes. Be accessible to a diverse Group Keep the audience engaged Show that they care 11 • Organize campaigns and sustainable fashion walks. • Go fur-free and use alternatives for leather etc. 12 seconds • Introduce recyclable packaging and keep the supply chain process transparent.
  • 12.
    RECOMMENDATIONS • Fastand free shipping, easy store returns Be accessible to a diverse Group Keep the audience engaged Show that they care Boost digital and technological investment 12 • Provide virtual trial room experience using AI • Chatbots using AI can enhance customer experience 12 seconds • Implement Visual and voice search
  • 13.
    RECOMMENDATIONS • Help consumesustainably Be accessible to a diverse Group Keep the audience engaged Show that they care Boost digital and technological investment 13 • Can reinforce the fight against counterfeiting 12 seconds Resale service to reduce consumption Counterfeiting is a big risk when it comes to luxury products
  • 14.
    14 Thank you foryour time!