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China plus one for premium menswear
A China plus one strategy keeps what China does best, technicity and supply chain depth, while moving part of production to Vietnam: lower costs, lower duties, lower geopolitical risk. For a premium brand, the hard part is not deciding, it is executing without losing quality.
Two countries, one contact
We operate on both grounds: an already-qualified industrial partner in China, a network of personally visited workshops in Vietnam. Arbitration between the two countries happens product by product, on quality, cost and lead-time criteria, not dogma.
Vietnam, the natural home of premium
Structured tailoring, certified technical outerwear, growing leather goods: Vietnam is moving upmarket fast, with costs generally 5 to 15% below coastal China and the EVFTA duty advantage into the EU.
FAQ
Should everything move out of China?
Rarely. The right strategy is product by product: China remains unbeatable on some technical categories and on short lead times with a qualified partner.
How long does diversification take?
From the first costed proposal to first deliveries: allow 4 to 6 months for a controlled transition.
Is Vietnamese quality up to standard?
On the categories we manage, yes, provided the right workshops are selected and a designer-level quality control runs on site.