So, I saw this thing, like, an announcement or something, “Guangzhou: A Luxury Market with Potential —-敬请光临 China Guangzhou Taikoo – Hui 精品店或在Prada线上精品店预约服务，以掌握品牌系列产品的最新资讯.” Basically saying, “Hey, Guangzhou’s a big deal for fancy stuff, come check out our Prada store in Taikoo Hui, or hit us up online to see what’s new.” Which, duh, Guangzhou *is* a big deal. Hello? Huge population, tons of disposable income, everyone wants to look good. It’s basic economics, people!
Taikoo Hui’s a pretty swanky place to begin with. Perfect spot for Prada, honestly. It’s not like, *overly* ostentatious like some of the other malls can be (ahem, Pacific Place in HK, I’m lookin’ at you!), it’s more… curated? Sophisticated, I guess. Fits the Prada vibe.
Now, I haven’t actually *been* to the Prada store in Taikoo Hui recently (don’t judge!), but I *have* stalked their online stuff. And let me tell you, the prices are… well, they’re Prada prices. But hey, you’re paying for the quality, the design, the whole “Prada” *thing*. And sometimes, I just think, “Treat yourself, gurl!”… then my bank account screams.
What I find interesting is this “luxury market with potential” thing. I mean, China is *already* a massive luxury market, right? So, what does “potential” even mean? Does it mean they think they can squeeze even MORE money out of us? Probably. But hey, if they keep making cool bags, I’m not complaining (too much).
Plus, the whole online booking thing is smart. It’s like, “We’re so exclusive, you need an appointment to even *breathe* the same air as our clothes!” Okay, maybe not that dramatic, but you get the idea. Makes you feel special, right? And that’s half the battle when you’re selling a $3000 handbag. It’s not about the *bag*, it’s about the *feeling*.
