Nate Checketts, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, discusses the strategic approach to launching a women's apparel line, emphasizing unique designs, gender-balanced revenue, and mental fitness. They explore capturing the female market, business growth, lifestyle clothing evolution, and potential expansion into kids' line.
Rhone's women's collection emphasizes unique fabrications and fits tailored for women.
Expansion into women's apparel market introduces competition, pushing Rhone to differentiate through performance lifestyle focus.
Deep dives
Introduction of Women's Line at Ron
Ron, known for its men's apparel, has introduced a women's line after a two-and-a-half-year preparation period focused on uniqueness in fabrications, fits, and cuts for women. This decision stemmed from a successful 2019 test collection and a strategic approach to shift the brand's focus towards female customers.
Challenges and Differentiation in Women's Activewear Market
Creating a women's line poses more competition and pressure to stay on trend, requiring a team of experts in merchandising and design. Ron aims to differentiate itself by offering distinct fabrications and fits tailored specifically for women, focusing on a performance lifestyle concept over the traditional athleisure style seen in the market.
Future Growth and Wellness Focus
Despite having a successful men's line, Ron plans to achieve a 50-50 revenue mix with the introduction of the women's line. The company aims to expand its impact by prioritizing mental fitness and wellness, a core part of its ethos since inception, focusing on education and content delivery alongside its apparel offerings.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Nate Checketts, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, discusses the launch of a women’s apparel line. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.