Dolce & Gabbana: competitors

http://academic.mintel.com/display/754870/?highlight#hit1 Consumer exposure and presence in more accessible markets appears to influence trust in brands, although Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen standout in terms of differentiation, indicating that brands without high usage can still make their mark. These two brands are likely to be particularly associated with being cutting-edge. Gucci has the highest perception of quality and reputation, which helps to encourage more trust than other brands. Of these brands, DKNY has the strongest perception of offering value, the highest perception of accessibility and the lowest perception of exclusivity, which may also result in a lower proportion of standout. Michael Kors stands out as the favourite brand in the list and has one of the highest levels of recommendation and proportion of excellent responses. While it has lower usage than more established brands, usage in the last year suggests that it is increasing its profile. B...