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Repositioning for generational growth

Client: RhoneCategory: RetailLocation: USA

Context

After ten years as a men’s‑only apparel brand, Rhone introduced womenswear for the first time. Its masculine identity required repositioning and rebranding to transition into an inclusive brand united under the purpose of mental fitness.

A large outdoor billboard for Rhone apparel featuring portraits of two athletes.

Connection

IMA evolved Rhone’s visual and verbal identity across all consumer touchpoints and aligned brand expression with the retail experience. Post‑launch, IMA drove new customer acquisition through Rhone’s first ATL campaign, supporting NBA and LPGA sponsorships featuring Kevin Love and golfers Lilia Vu and Lauren Hartlage. Ongoing seasonal launches and an always‑on social strategy fuelled sales growth. Through stakeholder workshops, IMA redefined the brand identity model, laying the DNA for a generational relaunch.

Action shot of an athlete jumping rope with motivational brand text on a dark background.

Impact

  • 46% Growth in wholesale
  • 21% YOY growth
  • 50% - in customer acquisition cost

Lifestyle campaign imagery showing a woman running and a man in a stylish grey jacket.Interior of a high-end store featuring vertical wooden pillars.

We view IMA as a true partner guiding the transition to a brand for everyone.

Nate and Ben Checketts - Founders


A man practicing basketball moves on a small rectangular mat.Exterior of a Rhone retail store with large glass windows and a modern stone facade.

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