Luxury Brands Hitting Recession, Gucci Lost of 40% Sales Since 2020

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Luxury brands have been on the downturn in recent years. The pandemic initially helped them gain more clientele in lieu of the lockdowns. In lieu of that, they increased their prices significantly. However, it seems that this is backfiring on them now, as Kering, the owner of Gucci has reported declining sales.

Business Insider states, In 2015, Gucci’s iconic loafers underwent a transformation under creative director Alessandro Michele, adding kangaroo fur and converting them to mules. This marked the onset of a period of bold designs and exponential growth for the brand.

However, recent shifts in fashion preferences and design direction have led to a decline in Gucci’s sales. The departure of Michele and the introduction of new creative leadership failed to reignite consumer interest, resulting in a significant drop in sales.

The brand’s once-unstoppable momentum has slowed, highlighting the challenges of sustaining rapid growth in the ever-evolving luxury fashion landscape.

Will luxury brands like Gucci make a comeback?

It seems that brands like Hermes are doing relatively well. This is despite some reports of customers being able to buy their coveted Birkins and Kellys are slightly easier now after a single purchase. But these are all claims from social media users, it is unsure how the brand calculates that a customer is able to purchase these items or not.

Next Shark states, Hermes rewards its global workforce with a €4,000 ($4,300) bonus each following stellar sales, particularly in Asia-Pacific. Upholding its commitment to responsible employment, the French luxury brand aims to share its growth with all employees.

Additionally, shareholders may see increased dividends from €13 ($14) to €15 ($16). With a net profit of €4.3 billion ($4.63 billion) in Q4 2023, up 28% from 2022, Hermes celebrates robust sales in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Axel Dumas, Hermes’ executive chairman, attributes success to unique collections and dedicated employees. The brand plans a price hike of 8%-9% to accommodate rising production costs.

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