Champagne Industry Slams Delevingne Sisters' Prosecco Brand for 'Unfair Exploitation'
The Comité Champagne, a trade association representing the interests of champagne producers, has sent a stern warning to Cara, Poppy, and Chloe Delevingne, accusing them of exploiting the reputation of the esteemed drink by marketing their vegan prosecco brand in a way that blurs the line between their product and genuine champagne.
The sisters' Della Vite brand features tongue-in-cheek slogans such as "Cheat on Champagne" and "Warning: This is not Champagne", which some argue are an audacious attempt to ride the coattails of the luxury champagne industry. In response, Comité Champagne wrote a cease-and-desist letter, warning that using the name "champagne" without proper authorization constitutes an unfair exploitation of its reputation.
The Delevingne sisters have refused to back down, doubling down on their marketing campaign and even sharing a redacted version of the letter on social media. Poppy Delevingne described the campaign as "fun, cheeky, and a little provocative", while Numa Heathcote, chief executive of Della Vite, saw the backlash as proof that modern challenger brands are shaking up the luxury market.
As the champagne industry struggles to adapt to changing consumer tastes, the Delevingne sisters' bold move has sparked a heated debate about the future of luxury branding. With their irreverent approach and commitment to innovation, Della Vite is positioning itself as a game-changer in the world of sparkling wines – but whether this will ultimately be seen as an opportunity for growth or a threat to traditional champagne houses remains to be seen.
The Comité Champagne's efforts to silence the Delevingne sisters have had the opposite effect, with many consumers now curious about Della Vite's unique selling proposition. Love them or hate them, the Delevingne sisters' brand is undoubtedly generating buzz – and for now, that's all that really matters in the cutthroat world of luxury marketing.
				
			The Comité Champagne, a trade association representing the interests of champagne producers, has sent a stern warning to Cara, Poppy, and Chloe Delevingne, accusing them of exploiting the reputation of the esteemed drink by marketing their vegan prosecco brand in a way that blurs the line between their product and genuine champagne.
The sisters' Della Vite brand features tongue-in-cheek slogans such as "Cheat on Champagne" and "Warning: This is not Champagne", which some argue are an audacious attempt to ride the coattails of the luxury champagne industry. In response, Comité Champagne wrote a cease-and-desist letter, warning that using the name "champagne" without proper authorization constitutes an unfair exploitation of its reputation.
The Delevingne sisters have refused to back down, doubling down on their marketing campaign and even sharing a redacted version of the letter on social media. Poppy Delevingne described the campaign as "fun, cheeky, and a little provocative", while Numa Heathcote, chief executive of Della Vite, saw the backlash as proof that modern challenger brands are shaking up the luxury market.
As the champagne industry struggles to adapt to changing consumer tastes, the Delevingne sisters' bold move has sparked a heated debate about the future of luxury branding. With their irreverent approach and commitment to innovation, Della Vite is positioning itself as a game-changer in the world of sparkling wines – but whether this will ultimately be seen as an opportunity for growth or a threat to traditional champagne houses remains to be seen.
The Comité Champagne's efforts to silence the Delevingne sisters have had the opposite effect, with many consumers now curious about Della Vite's unique selling proposition. Love them or hate them, the Delevingne sisters' brand is undoubtedly generating buzz – and for now, that's all that really matters in the cutthroat world of luxury marketing.