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Luxury Fast-Food Branding

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The McDonald's x Alexander Wang Collaboration Oozes Sophistication

— January 22, 2020 — Marketing
A recent McDonald's collaboration propels the popular restaurant chain into the world of luxury fast-food. Without a doubt, a clever way to capture consumer attention, the brand taps high-end fashion designer Alexander Wang for a range of chic lunch bags and elevated packaging. The products of this partnership are, of course, limited edition.

The luxury fast-food venture proved to be a wild success in China, where it was rolled out. The McDonald's x Alexander Wang collection saw 300 units of black rattan picnic baskets that were sold at $853 USD. The product was "snapped up within seconds." Secondly, the luxury fast-food elevation also saw 30,000 paper lunch bags that quoted McDonald's aesthetic. They sold out in just 10 minutes.


Image Credit: McDonald's China
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Fast-food - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury fast-food industry include collaborations with high-end fashion designers to create limited edition products and packaging that cater to a more sophisticated consumer base.
2. Elevated Packaging - The demand for elevated packaging in the fast-food industry presents an opportunity for brands to create unique and premium packaging designs that elevate the overall dining experience.
3. Limited Edition Collections - Creating limited edition collections in the fast-food industry can generate excitement and drive sales, as demonstrated by the success of the McDonald's x Alexander Wang collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-food - The fast-food industry can explore collaborations with luxury brands and designers to create unique and upscale dining experiences for consumers looking for a touch of sophistication.
2. Fashion - High-end fashion designers can tap into the fast-food industry market by partnering with fast-food chains to create exclusive collections and elevate the branding and packaging of fast-food products.
3. Packaging - The packaging industry can cater to the growing demand for premium and innovative packaging solutions in the fast-food sector, offering creative and customizable designs that enhance the overall dining experience.
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