I suppose that's the problem, which he alludes to in his article. Basically we go shopping a lot (well a lot of people do) that's why there's so much market differentiation. JC Penny and Macy's and Nordstrom and Saks and Bergdorf Goodman all offer a slightly different experience tailored to different budgets, and the stratification is very clear.
A truly upmarket experience is a concierge who knows your tastes and scours the stores to bring you what he think you'd like to wear. Just like any sort of suit you can buy in a store is orders less luxurious than a bespoke suit you get made for you on Saville Row.
A truly upmarket experience is a concierge who knows your tastes and scours the stores to bring you what he think you'd like to wear. Just like any sort of suit you can buy in a store is orders less luxurious than a bespoke suit you get made for you on Saville Row.