Companies know how hard it is to reach specific markets when there is a language barrier, which is why Bottega Veneta is launching a dedicated foreign language site in China. The Bottega Veneta Chinese website will provide a destination for luxury Chinese consumers, offering information about Bottega Veneta's designs and collections that are exclusive to the Chinese market.
However, WWD points out that the Bottega Veneta Chinese website is not a virtual boutique (although the designer has virtual stores in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan). Rather, the aim of the site is to engage the Chinese consumer by sharing the brand's story, product information and exclusive content, such as the 'Hand of the Artisan' video series, which shows the making of Bottega Veneta products.
As Bottega Veneta's creative director Tomas Maier states, "We have a wonderful relationship with our customers in China, and this new Web site allows us to further engage with them in an online environment that is a true reflection of the brand."
Dedicated Dialect Designer Sites
Bottega Veneta Chinese Website is for Luxury Chinese Consumers
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