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I often get the question from people, "well how can you…

“I often get the question from people, "well how can you sell luxury at that price?" What I'm explaining to everyone is I'm still paying the same factory cost as I paid when they were $800. I pay the same as my competitors who are in the luxury space pay, I just don't mark them up as much because I…” quote by Tamara Mellon
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“I often get the question from people, "well how can you sell luxury at that price?" What I'm explaining to everyone is I'm still paying the same factory cost as I paid when they were $800. I pay the same as my competitors who are in the luxury space pay, I just don't mark them up as much because I haven't put them in a wholesale channel. I don't have to put that extra margin on them.”

Tamara Mellon

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Explains low‑margin luxury pricing by keeping factory costs unchanged and avoiding wholesale channels, emphasizing value over profit.

In simple terms: Luxury items can be sold cheaply if costs stay low and margins are reduced.

Key Takeaway

Consider pricing strategies that balance cost, brand, and market.

Themes

business pricing luxury cost strategy

Mood

analytical strategic pragmatic

Type

business financial

When to use this quote

  • Launching a new product line
  • re‑pricing existing items
  • entering a new market
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

Value proposition market positioning competitive advantage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impact does reduced margin have on brand image?
  • How can luxury maintain exclusivity with lower prices?
A Different Perspective

Low prices may dilute perceived luxury and brand prestige.

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