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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

  • Dominant presence across leading online marketplaces: Myntra (top-seller), Flipkart, Amazon

  • Select EBOs and franchise formats in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities

  • Expanding offline footprint with new-age visual identity

  • Shop-in-shop in multi-brand fashion outlets and retail aggregators


🎯 Target Market

  • Age Group: 16–35

  • College students, first-jobbers, fashion-forward men

  • Middle-income, digitally active, urban and semi-urban youth

  • Fashion-conscious buyers looking for affordable trends and fast fashion


🛍️ Product Range

Menswear (Core Focus):

  • Shirts: Checks, stripes, solids, printed casuals

  • T-Shirts: Graphics, polos, oversized, color-blocked

  • Bottomwear: Slim-fit jeans, cargo pants, joggers, chinos

  • Winterwear: Quilted jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts

  • Occasionwear: Smart-casual blazers, partywear options

New Range Additions:

  • Athleisure and street-style collections

  • Seasonal drops with influencers and Myntra exclusives


✨ USP

  • Top-performing youth brand on major online fashion platforms

  • Known for fast-moving trends, high refresh rate, and high sell-through

  • Strong appeal to aspirational but price-sensitive young male shoppers

  • Regular fashion drops and Gen-Z-centric campaigns


📦 Business Footprint

Retail Formats:

  • Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs): 500–900 sq ft

  • Youthful, modern store design with trend walls and quick-drop zones

  • Ideal for high-footfall zones, college areas, malls, and youth markets

Pan-India Reach:

  • Extremely popular in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

  • High brand recall due to Myntra and Flipkart dominance

  • Excellent fit for semi-urban fashion hubs and price-sensitive youth


💼 Why Partner with Highlander?

  • High-growth brand with strong online-to-offline transition

  • Affordable inventory, fast rotation, low wastage

  • Youth-focused brand with trend-based loyalty

  • High sell-through rate during college season, weddings, winter

Financial Highlights:

  • Expected Net Margin: 25%–30% (low-cost product, high-volume sales)

  • Break-even: Within 12–18 months in busy zones

  • Repeat Buyer Rate: High – driven by wardrobe refresh every season


🧩 Franchise/Partner Support

  • Store Design & Layout: Youth-focused interiors, cost-effective setup

  • Visual Merchandising: Fast-changing displays for trend drops

  • Product Support: Weekly inventory refresh, fast-moving SKUs

  • Marketing: Online branding + offline store promotions & influencer tie-ups

  • 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

  • Contact Highlander Franchise Team / Mensa Brands

  • Submit proposal with location deck and traffic estimate

  • Evaluation by brand team – demographics, pricing, and design fit

  • Franchise onboarding + visual setup + product sync

  • 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.

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