One critical driver of extreme luxury value is the desire to be inspired. So if brands become predictable and stop surprising, customers move on. Image credit: Louis Vuitton
Why luxury brands must be innovative
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One critical driver of extreme luxury value is the desire to be inspired. So if brands become predictable and stop surprising, customers move on. Image credit: Louis Vuitton
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