9 Brand Copywriting Tips for Luxury Businesses

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  • April 14, 2025
9 Brand Copywriting Tips for Businesses

Whether you’re selling high-end fashion, bespoke travel experiences, or fine jewellery, the words you use can make or break the customer experience. 

Ambitious, high-end businesses demand a different kind of messaging — messaging that exudes exclusivity, sophistication, and aspiration. At KIJO (a web design agency in London), we’ve put together 9 essential brand copywriting tips to ensure your aspirational business captivates your target audience.

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KIJO’s 9 Brand Copywriting Tips for The Luxury Sector

Here are our 9 brand copywriting tips. We hope they’re helpful in inspiring the words that will shape your ambitious business.

1. Define Your Brand Voice

EAST STUFF -  a website KIJO designed - has a brand voice that exudes luxury. Their homepage brand copywriting (pictured) reads: "Where Exceptional Meets Extraordinary. EAST STUFF is a leading purveyor of the finest bespoke and procured guest amenities and accessories for global, luxury hospitality."
Then, "Experiences, Elevated. We are curators of luxury experiences. From our London base, we work with the world’s most exclusive hotels and exquisite properties. We provide them with outstanding hospitality products, tailored specifically to their unique style and ambience." Then, "Our Products".

Your brand voice should reflect the essence of luxury. Whether it’s refined and classic or contemporary and bold, your tone needs to resonate with your target audience. Consider these elements when crafting your voice:

  • Sophisticated vocabulary: Use elevated language that conveys elegance but avoids overcomplicating the message.
  • Consistency: Your tone should remain the same across all platforms, from your website to social media.
  • Emotive storytelling: Luxury is about experience and emotion, so craft narratives that immerse your audience in the lifestyle your brand represents.

2. Emphasise Exclusivity & Rarity

The Longevity Doctor's homepage (a website KIJO designed), below the fold. As part of the service, a personalised longevity plan is made. Dr Philip Borg is pictured delivering this plan to a patient, referring to his ipad. The brand copywriting that stresses exclusivity reads: "Your personalised longevity plan includes tailored lifestyle interventions and, when required, prescription medications. This plan is carefully written up and sent to you for review. A follow-up online consultation will then take place, where your specialist will explain the details and address any questions you may have. Use your plan to take control and empower your future, with actionable insights and a clear roadmap to optimal health and vitality."

Luxury consumers value uniqueness and the sense of belonging to an elite group. Your copy should highlight:

  • Limited editions: Use phrases like “Only 50 pieces available” or “Exclusive to members.”
  • Bespoke offerings: Promote personalisation with phrases like “Tailored to your exact specifications.”
  • Heritage and craftsmanship: Showcase the artistry behind your products, whether it’s hand-stitched British leather or ethically sourced diamonds.

3. Use Sensory Language

ESPA Life at Corinthia's ESPA massage page (a website KIJO built) - a pale brown colour palette and evocative sensory language. There are three hover menu items, Espa Maternity Massage, The Augustnus Bader Full Body Regeneration (90 mins), and Reflexology Treatment. This image is hovered over the latter. The brand copywriting reads (in sensory language): "Expert hands release tension from the shoulders, neck and scalp. Pressure is then applied to reflex points on your feet, activating the nervous system to clear any blockages in corresponding areas of the body. Stress reduction with improved circulation encourages the body to return to normal functioning and promotes deep relaxation to elevate the state of consciousness.
Includes: Back, neck and shoulder massage – Scalp massage – Reflexology to the feet"

Luxury is about experience, and great brand copywriting should evoke the senses. Instead of simply describing a product, bring it to life with immersive language. For example:

  • Instead of “soft cashmere jumper,” you could say “indulgently soft Scottish cashmere, woven for unparalleled warmth.”
  • Instead of “a stunning diamond ring,” you could say “a radiant, hand-cut diamond that dances with light.”

4. Master the Art of Subtle Persuasion

ESPA Life at Corinthia avoids a hard sell on their media and press page. It reads: "Our Awards. 2024." and then just a list of the awards. Simple, direct, confident.

Hard selling is a turn-off in luxury marketing. Instead, focus on:

  • Aspirational storytelling: Position your product as part of an exclusive lifestyle rather than a mere purchase.
  • Social proof: Highlight endorsements from celebrities, influencers, or industry experts subtly.
  • Minimalist persuasion: Keep your copy sleek and to the point, allowing the brand’s prestige to do the work.

5. Leverage the Power of Mystery

Luxury thrives on intrigue. Instead of laying everything out, try creating a sense of curiosity that draws your audience in.

  • Example: Instead of “Our latest collection is now available,” you could try “A rare unveiling is about to take place — are you ready?”

6. Conjure Powerful Taglines & Headlines

Luxury branding also thrives on strong, memorable taglines. Keep them:

  • Concise: Example from a KIJO Client: “The next generation of spa” (ESPA Life at Corinthia)
  • Evocative: Example from a KIJO client: “Health that lasts a lifetime” (The Longevity Doctor)
  • Distinctive: Example from a KIJO client: “Where exceptional meets extraordinary” (East Stuff)

7. Craft an Invitation, Not an Advertisement

This is the Longevity Doctor's footer CTA on their homepage. A middle aged white male smiles and talks to a smiling clinician with blonde curly hair. The invitational CTA reads "Health That Lasts a Lifetime. Your Future Health Starts Here. Request Your Consultation."

Luxury brands don’t “sell” in the traditional sense — they invite. Use inclusive-yet-exclusive language to make your audience feel chosen.

  • Example: “An experience reserved for those who appreciate the extraordinary.”

8. Use Negative Space in Copy as You Would in Design

This is Apple's April 2025 Accessories page. It reads: "accessorise in a snap. Find a MagSafe case, wallet, or charger that's right for you." This page uses a lot of negative space and just one picture above the fold of their over turned iPhones in lots of colours, with accessories attached to them.

In luxury, simplicity speaks volumes. Short, impactful phrases are often more powerful than lengthy descriptions. Apple’s copy is a great example of short phrasing. 

  • Examples from Apple, March 2025: “Sky blue colour. Sky high performance.” (MacBook Air in Blue), “Personal, private, powerful.” (Apple Intelligence), “Accessorise in a snap.” (Apple Accessories). 

Related Read: KIJO’s Luxury Website Design Principles

9. Refine Your Overall Digital Presence

An ESPA Life at Corinthia instagram post advertising a Renewing package. The copy reads: "Time To Renew. Step into serenity and rediscover balance with our luxurious Day Spa Experience. Reawaken your senses with soothing treatments, recharge in tranquil surroundings, and embrace a moment of pure renewal.

Your journey includes:
• 60-minute Reviving Full Body Massage
• 30-minute Instant Radiance Facial
• Light One-Course Lunch paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne, served in the spa lounge from 12 pm to 5 pm
• Access to our Thermal Spa Facilities
Available Monday to Thursday, to be redeemed by 31 March 2025.
#CorinthiaLondon #TimeToRenew"
The image is over a white woman with brown, tied up hair having her back massaged with a luxurious mud coloured mask.

Your website and social media must reflect the same luxury ethos as your copy. Ensure:

  • Minimalist website copy: Less is more. Let striking visuals accompany short, impactful text.
  • Engaging social media captions: Use elegant, aspirational language while maintaining approachability.
  • SEO optimisation: While luxury copy should feel organic, strategically place keywords like “brand copywriting” to enhance discoverability.

Brand Copywriting That Conveys Luxury

Brand copywriting for luxury businesses requires a delicate balance of sophistication, exclusivity, and aspirational storytelling. By defining a unique voice, crafting evocative narratives, and embracing the art of subtle persuasion, your brand can captivate the discerning audiences you’re after. 

Luxury isn’t just about what you sell—it’s about how you make people feel. Choose your words wisely, and your brand will exude elegance in every interaction.

Looking for expert help? A website agency with its own, experienced copywriters in the luxury sectors (like us here at KIJO – a web design agency in London) can craft copy that speaks to your target user and bolster your brand’s tone of voice. 

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