Why are Yaying women’s clothing so expensive?
In recent years, as one of the representatives of domestic high-end women's clothing brands, EP Yaying's prices have always attracted much attention. Many consumers can't help but wonder: Why are the prices of Yaying women's clothing so high? This article will reveal the secret of the high price of Yaying women's clothing through structured data analysis from the perspectives of brand positioning, material technology, design and development, market performance, etc.
1. Brand positioning and market performance

Yaying was founded in 1995 and is positioned as a mid-to-high-end women's clothing brand. Its target customer group is urban elite women aged 30-45. The following is the hot topic data about Yaying on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| Topic keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| Yaying price | 1,200+ | high |
| Yaying quality | 800+ | Middle to high |
| Yaying discount | 1,500+ | high |
| Same style as Yaying star | 600+ | in |
It can be seen from the data that consumers are most concerned about price and discounts, which reflects the market sensitivity of their pricing strategies.
2. Material and process cost analysis
One of the core high-price factors of Yaying lies in its material selection and craftsmanship. The following is a comparison of the material costs of some of its individual products:
| product type | Main material | Material cost ratio | Process characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| silk dress | 100% mulberry silk | 40%-50% | Hand-wrapped edges and three-dimensional tailoring |
| cashmere coat | Pure cashmere | 60%-70% | Lining imported from Italy |
| lace top | French lace | 35%-45% | Laser hollowing technology |
Yaying insists on using imported high-end fabrics, such as Italian wool, French lace, etc., and the craftsmanship is complicated. A single garment needs to go through an average of more than 80 processes.
3. Design and R&D investment
Yaying invests 8%-10% of its annual revenue in design and R&D, which is much higher than the industry average of 3%-5%. Its design team is led by international designers and cooperates with institutions such as the China Academy of Art. Data for 2023 shows:
| Project | data | Industry comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Average annual number of new models | 1,200+ models | Industry average 500 models |
| Design team size | 150 people | About 80 people from similar brands |
| Patented technology | 23 items | Most brands <5 items |
4. Channel and brand premium
Yaying's offline stores are mainly located in high-end shopping malls in first- and second-tier cities, such as Beijing SKP and Shanghai Hang Lung, with rental costs accounting for 15%-20%. At the same time, its brand premium rate is approximately 1.8 times the industry average:
| brand | premium index | Price per customer (yuan) |
|---|---|---|
| Yaying | 1.8 | 3,500-8,000 |
| Domestic similar brands | 1.0 | 1,500-3,000 |
| International affordable luxury brand | 2.2 | 5,000-12,000 |
5. Consumer evaluation data
By grabbing the e-commerce platform reviews in the past 10 days, we found that although the price is high, the satisfaction level is high:
| Platform | Positive rating | Main reasons for bad reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Tmall flagship store | 96% | Few discounts (70%) |
| JD.com self-operated | 94% | Size issues (accounting for 60%) |
| little red book | 89% | Price sensitive (45%) |
Conclusion:
Yaying’s high price stems fromHigh-end material selection,Complex process,Intensive design investmentandPrecise brand positioningcomprehensive effect.虽然价格门槛较高,但其品质与设计仍吸引特定消费群体。 For consumers with limited budgets, it is recommended to pay attention to the brand's end-of-season discounts or choose its secondary line EP Jeans and other more cost-effective product lines.
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