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About brand - Highlander
Highlander® – The Global Icon of Business Casual
kHighlander® — Style That Moves With You.
Founded: 2010
Parent Company: Rare Rabbit / Rarewear Apparels Pvt. Ltd. (Now under Mensa Brands)
Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
Retail Model: Online-first with expanding offline Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), shop-in-shop, and franchise-based presence
Brand Philosophy
Highlander stands for young, edgy, and bold fashion at accessible prices. It brings modern silhouettes, trend-driven cuts, and contemporary casualwear designed for the fast-moving youth of India. Focused on value + style, Highlander speaks to the millennial and Gen-Z mindset with an attitude of everyday cool.
Current Presence in India
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Dominant presence across leading online marketplaces: Myntra (top-seller), Flipkart, Amazon
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Select EBOs and franchise formats in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities
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Expanding offline footprint with new-age visual identity
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Shop-in-shop in multi-brand fashion outlets and retail aggregators
Target Market
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Age Group: 16–35
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College students, first-jobbers, fashion-forward men
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Middle-income, digitally active, urban and semi-urban youth
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Fashion-conscious buyers looking for affordable trends and fast fashion
Product Range
Menswear (Core Focus):
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Shirts: Checks, stripes, solids, printed casuals
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T-Shirts: Graphics, polos, oversized, color-blocked
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Bottomwear: Slim-fit jeans, cargo pants, joggers, chinos
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Winterwear: Quilted jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts
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Occasionwear: Smart-casual blazers, partywear options
New Range Additions:
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Athleisure and street-style collections
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Seasonal drops with influencers and Myntra exclusives
USP
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Top-performing youth brand on major online fashion platforms
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Known for fast-moving trends, high refresh rate, and high sell-through
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Strong appeal to aspirational but price-sensitive young male shoppers
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Regular fashion drops and Gen-Z-centric campaigns
Business Footprint
Retail Formats:
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Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs): 500–900 sq ft
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Youthful, modern store design with trend walls and quick-drop zones
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Ideal for high-footfall zones, college areas, malls, and youth markets
Pan-India Reach:
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Extremely popular in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
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High brand recall due to Myntra and Flipkart dominance
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Excellent fit for semi-urban fashion hubs and price-sensitive youth
Why Partner with Highlander?
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High-growth brand with strong online-to-offline transition
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Affordable inventory, fast rotation, low wastage
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Youth-focused brand with trend-based loyalty
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High sell-through rate during college season, weddings, winter
Financial Highlights:
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Expected Net Margin: 25%–30% (low-cost product, high-volume sales)
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Break-even: Within 12–18 months in busy zones
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Repeat Buyer Rate: High – driven by wardrobe refresh every season
Franchise/Partner Support
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Store Design & Layout: Youth-focused interiors, cost-effective setup
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Visual Merchandising: Fast-changing displays for trend drops
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Product Support: Weekly inventory refresh, fast-moving SKUs
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Marketing: Online branding + offline store promotions & influencer tie-ups
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Training: POS, styling, customer handling
Highway Exoticka, Saharanpur Fit
Best Format: Highlander Trend Hub (600–800 sq ft)
Suggested Location: Youth shopping zone near Barista, US Polo, or food court
Ideal Audience: College-goers, highway travelers, semi-urban fashion shoppers
Strategic Fit: Adds trendy, affordable men’s fashion to Highway Exoticka’s lifestyle retail mix
Complementary Brands Nearby: Roadster, Max, Peter England, Octave, Cafe Coffee Day
Next Steps
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Contact Highlander Franchise Team / Mensa Brands
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Submit proposal with location deck and traffic estimate
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Evaluation by brand team – demographics, pricing, and design fit
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Franchise onboarding + visual setup + product sync
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Grand opening with local influencers / campus connect campaign
Summary: Highlander® @ Highway Exoticka, Saharanpur
One of India’s fastest-growing online fashion success stories, Highlander is now moving into youth-centric retail spaces.
With style-first collections, fast inventory cycles, and strong digital presence, Highlander is a perfect franchise choice for a young, fashion-hungry market like Saharanpur.