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Rhone Launches Women's Collection

May 6, 2024
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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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.

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