Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 4th Quarter 2017 | Page 15

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE SUCCESS BEHIND YOUR BRAND? HOW DO YOU DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF? We work successfully with a few hundred hotels and resorts that have chosen one (or more) of our business models for their lifestyle offering; from freestanding boutiques inside hotel lobbies (like Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore), to exclusive custom embroidered swimsuits (The Royal Monceau, in Paris), to staff uniforms. We can improve the way our clients enjoy their vacation. We are able to transform the customer experience at these holiday destinations thanks to our partners such as our head of Wholesale, Stephen Budd, who is key to expanding this market segment in which we see such great potential. WHO IS YOUR TARGET MARKET? WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY CHOOSE YOUR BRAND? Our target has always been anyone who wants to enjoy themselves and their holidays in elegant, but fun attire. We expanded our offer from mens and boys to womens and girls; from swimsuits to ready-to-wear and accessories. Everyone can find the perfect outfit to enjoy their vacation. In terms of market, by extending our outreach to attain even more hotels and resorts, we emphasize the “forever on vacation” lifestyle. This focus can help raise awareness that our brand can be present during any season and on any type of vacation - at the beach, of course, but also in the mountains, or even at a spa (we also have a ski collection). We extended our offering so that anyone is able to find what they are looking for in Vilebrequin, not only in terms of product and quality, but also in terms of spirit and situation. After all, who doesn’t love to plan their vacation? From the hotel you will stay at, to the swimsuit you will wear, all of these experiences are connected and should be enjoyed. ILHA 15