Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
EMAIL US

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

The challenge

Crafting an Integrative Strategy for New Zealand's Wellness Revolution

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

Introducing Holistic Health Through Design & Instinctive Narrative

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

Creating a sense of place

SENSE OF SELF

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

EXPANDING THE NARRATIVE

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

PLACE MAKING AND WAY FINDING

To translate the design into functional collateral and packaging, we returned to the essential elements of the symbolism and language that was created in the atomic design system. We focused on the raw elements of the brand and selected brand colours, matched with collateral that adds value to the business. Starting from the formal and organic shape of the brand symbol, we launched a process of transition from the literal to the abstract. Experiential value was the code at every level.

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WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

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Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

ART DIRECTION

PLACEMAKING & WAY-FINDING

Credits

JOE HAMMOND

VIDEO DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

LAGOON.NZ

FEATURE VIDEO PRODUCTION

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Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
EMAIL US

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

The challenge

Breaking Stigmas in Men's Personal Care

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

Changing the preconceptions of men & skincare

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

Innovative Strategies for a Successful Brand Launch

MAN TO MAN

How do you bring creative and strategic cohesion to a fast-paced brand with high stock turnover and a growing national footprint? Our brief wasn’t just to make Femme Connection look better, it was to build a brand and digital eco-system that could evolve with its audience and deliver measurable business outcomes.

KEEPING IT REAL

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

LAUNCH AND SUCCESS

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

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Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

ART DIRECTION

PLACEMAKING & WAY-FINDING

Credits

JOE HAMMOND

VIDEO DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

LAGOON.NZ

FEATURE VIDEO PRODUCTION

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image
Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
EMAIL US

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

The challenge

Strategy in Transition: Elevating an Established Wellness Brand

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

Reinforcing 5th Element's position as a leader in holistic wellness

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

Creating a sense of place

SENSE OF SELF

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

EXPANDING THE NARRATIVE

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

PLACE MAKING AND WAY FINDING

To translate the design into functional collateral and packaging, we returned to the essential elements of the symbolism and language that was created in the atomic design system. We focused on the raw elements of the brand and selected brand colours, matched with collateral that adds value to the business. Starting from the formal and organic shape of the brand symbol, we launched a process of transition from the literal to the abstract. Experiential value was the code at every level.

Being rewarded & awarded
With Antimony’s support over the past 5 years, the team at 5th Element have long considered themselves as the best health club and gym in Australia. Now they can prove it (twice) taking out National Independent Business of the year in 2022 by AUSactive and for the same national title in 2019 by Fitness Austalia and finalist for Multi-service business by AUSactive in 2021. With a 4.9 star from 400+ reviews with Mindbody, 4.8 star review on Google and 4.8 star review on Facebook it’s no wonder that the team are considered the best of the best.

WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image

Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

ART DIRECTION

PLACEMAKING & WAY-FINDING

Credits

JOE HAMMOND

VIDEO DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

LAGOON.NZ

FEATURE VIDEO PRODUCTION

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femme-connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
EMAIL US

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

The challenge

Shaping Public Perception: The Digital Revolution in Cannabis Education

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

Creating a Digital Beacon for Cannabis Discourse

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

Digital Catalyst: Fostering a Connected Cannabis Community

OUR MOVE

Antimony's strategy was centered around building a mobile-first content platform, serving as the nucleus for education and engagement. The website was designed to be the 'central point of truth', disseminating diverse formats of content from infographics to podcasts, all crafted to foster meaningful discussion and offer a broad perspective on key cannabis issues in Australia.

CREATIVE WORKS

The Honahlee platform was meticulously crafted with a user-centric approach, ensuring ease of navigation and engagement. The emphasis on mobile-first content, coupled with diverse media formats, ensured that Honahlee's message reached its audience effectively, making complex cannabis information accessible and engaging

CREATIVE WORKS

The Honahlee platform was meticulously crafted with a user-centric approach, ensuring ease of navigation and engagement. The emphasis on mobile-first content, coupled with diverse media formats, ensured that Honahlee's message reached its audience effectively, making complex cannabis information accessible and engaging

WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image

Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

ART DIRECTION

PLACEMAKING & WAY-FINDING

Credits

JOE HAMMOND

VIDEO DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

LAGOON.NZ

FEATURE VIDEO PRODUCTION

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Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
VISIT obiemoney.com

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

The challenge

From Undefined MVP to Credible Fintech Innovation. Obie's Quest for Clarity and Direction

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

We developed a strategic brand framework, refined Obie’s tone of voice to be clear and empowering, and redesigned their digital presence to reflect their mission. This included a new visual identity and website that communicated their 9-step plan effectively.​

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WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

Creating a sense of place

SENSE OF SELF

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

PLACE MAKING AND WAY FINDING

To translate the design into functional collateral and packaging, we returned to the essential elements of the symbolism and language that was created in the atomic design system. We focused on the raw elements of the brand and selected brand colours, matched with collateral that adds value to the business. Starting from the formal and organic shape of the brand symbol, we launched a process of transition from the literal to the abstract. Experiential value was the code at every level.

WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image

Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

Website Design and Development

DIGITAL APP DESIGN: UX/UI

EXTERNAL PARTNER Credits

Dominic Studer

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENY

STUDIO BY AND LARGE

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Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
VISIT ELLYSOFCOLI.com

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

How to Scale Without Loosing Intimacy

The context

Elly Sofocli is a leading Australian bridal designer celebrated for her architectural silhouettes, artisanal detail, and daring femininity. With increasing demand from international stockists and a growing global profile, Elly needed more than a website she needed a digital ecosystem that could support e-commerce, made-to-order management, and a seamless luxury experience. As Elly Sofocli’s recognition grew, her digital presence needed to reflect the brand’s evolution from boutique atelier to a globally recognised name in bridal couture. This meant more than a pretty website. We needed to deliver a high-end experience while keeping the craftsmanship and couture details front and centre.

THE analysis

The bridal industry is intensely competitive. Bridal and luxury fashion brands face a delicate challenge in going digital: maintaining exclusivity while expanding access. Elly’s legacy was built offline, but the next chapter needed scalable, story-rich infrastructure. Her clients aren’t casual browsers they’re women making life-defining decisions. The experience had to meet them with elegance, clarity and confidence at every click. For Elly, growth was coming from three fronts: a surge in made-to-order demand, international stockist interest, and direct customer enquiries. However, the website lacked the functionality and flexibility to meet this scale. Stockist journeys, international clientele, and internal management tools were underdeveloped.

our move

Merging couture elegance with
a powerful digital framework
to elevate brand experience, streamline operations, and set
the stage for global scale.

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

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Scaling Without Compromise

The Challenge

Elly was managing international interest, stockist growth, and made-to-order requests across disparate channels manual forms, email chains, and offline processes. Her site didn’t reflect the global brand she’d become. More than a refresh, she needed a total digital transformation to meet demand while preserving the couture feel.

THE WORK

We approached Elly Sofocli’s transformation with both strategy and sensitivity, ensuring that every layer of her digital ecosystem reflected the elegance of her craft while equipping her business for scale. The process began with audience and journey mapping, allowing us to fully understand the emotional, logistical and aspirational touch points of her clients.

We led a complete reimagining of the brand’s digital identity—designing a new visual system, refining her tone of voice, and crafting content to better reflect the couture experience she offers. We designed and built a custom Webflow site with a headless architecture, prioritising performance and editorial polish. We introduced e-commerce for the first time in the brand’s history, carefully balancing accessibility with exclusivity for our veil store front. This included dedicated pathways for made-to-order collections, veil purchases, and stockist engagement. On the backend, we streamlined her workflows with integrated CRM systems, custom booking forms, and scalable infrastructure, ensuring the site not only looked premium but functioned powerfully.

Every decision was made to uphold Elly’s reputation while setting the foundation for international growth, and the result is a digital presence that feels deeply personal, intelligently built, and unmistakably hers.

THE RESULT

Elly Sofocli’s digital presence is now truly global, supporting online orders from the US, and Asia while nurturing exclusive partnerships across Australia. She now engages customers directly through a polished marketing platform, with bookings and orders streamlined through a fully integrated Webflow experience. The result? A brand that feels more herself than ever both online and offline.

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WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

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Services Provided

Digital Brand Strategy

Brand Voice Development

Figma UX/UI Design

Custom Webflow Development

eCommerce Integration

ART DIRECTION

Stockist & Wholesale Infrastructure

Technical Training & Support

Credits

Antimony Studio

Creative Direction, Strategy & Delivery

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Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.
VISIT FEMMECONNECTION.COM.AU

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

Rebuilding relevance and resonance for one of Australia’s most dynamic fashion retailers.

The context

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

market analysis

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

our move

Transforming a transactional retail brand into a cultural connector for women at every stage of their life.

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

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Rebranding a Retail Icon for the Modern Australian Woman: A Style System Built for Scale

The Challenge

How do you bring creative and strategic cohesion to a fast-paced brand with high stock turnover and a growing national footprint? Our brief wasn’t just to make Femme Connection look better, it was to build a brand and digital eco-system that could evolve with its audience and deliver measurable business outcomes.

EXPANDING THE NARRATIVE

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

SYMBOLISM AND THE ESSENTIALS

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image

Services Provided

BRAND FOUNDATION STRATEGY

BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT STRATEGY

GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

BRAND IDENTITY & DESIGN SYSTEM

ART DIRECTION

PLACEMAKING & WAY-FINDING

Credits

JOE HAMMOND

VIDEO DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

LAGOON.NZ

FEATURE VIDEO PRODUCTION

Antimony Footer Dancing Man Image
Femme Connection
Transforming a traditional fashion retailer into a future facing lifestyle brand.

Introduction 

Over the past four years, Antimony has helped transform Femme Connection from a fast-fashion label into a brand that speaks to and evolves with modern Australian women. This project marked one of our most comprehensive studio engagements, spanning branding, strategy, website design, digital transformation, content production, and omni-channel optimisation.

THE ROAD TO A FULLY INTEGRATED STRATEGY

PLACE MAKING AND WAY FINDING

Femme Connection approached Antimony to help evolve their visual identity and digital ecosystem. The brand had grown quickly across online and offline channels but lacked a distinctive presence and strategic framework to unify its message across platforms. Their audience was growing more diverse, and the brand needed to do the same without losing momentum.

UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET

The brand was not just visually dated; it lacked a consistent tone of voice,  structure, or scalable digital strategy. On the front end, the site was underperforming in conversion, loyalty, and bounce. On the back end, there was no segmentation or omni channel thinking. More critically, Femme Connection needed to connect deeper with it's existing customers and attract new customers that had specific expectations and needs that Femme wasn't previously able to meet. An Experience.

How do you bring creative and strategic cohesion to a fast-paced brand with high stock turnover and a growing national footprint? Our brief wasn’t just to make Femme Connection look better, it was to build a brand and digital eco-system that could evolve with its audience and deliver measurable business outcomes.

WORDS FROM ANTIMONY

“We didn’t just rebrand Femme Connection, we reimagined the kind of brand women could grow with. One that’s stylish but strategic, familiar but fresh. This was less about fashion and more about connection.”

Sam Hill, Founder & Strategy Director of Antimony

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Creating a sense of place

SENSE OF SELF

Antimony led a complete rebrand: new logo, brand identity, and tone of voice—all underpinned by a purpose-built strategy. We rebuilt the website on Shopify, relaunched a Klaviyo email ecosystem, rolled out loyalty  and UGC systems with Yotpo, activated Nosto for smart personalisation, and optimised their paid media across Meta and influencer channels. We also implemented CRO systems including heat mapping, A/B testing, and integrated performance dashboards.

Within the first 12 months of relaunching Femme Connection’s brand and digital ecosystem, the transformation was both immediate and sustained. Conversion rates on product listing pages (PLPs) rose by up to 20%, supported by the successful rollout of AI-driven recommendations through Nosto and optimised user flows. Average order value (AOV) grew by 5–8%, driven by smarter bundling, merchandising, and personalised checkout strategies.

The loyalty program surged with a 40% increase in redeemer revenue per recipient ($201 vs. $78), while SMS and email channels saw notable lifts in engagement, particularly in automation flows, which generated 65% of total email revenue. Klaviyo flows were refined to improve segmentation, uplift open rates, and boost revenue per recipient to $0.16, exceeding industry benchmarks.

Influencer partnerships delivered a 25% uplift in ROAS, thanks to performance-linked ambassador programs and UGC-driven paid content. Campaigns like trans-seasonal Click Frenzy Travel campaigns were used to blend storytelling with community impact, helping establish Femme as a brand with heart, not just a product catalogue. In total, Femme Connection emerged from a transactional retail space to a customer-first, content-rich omni-channel brand poised for scale and sustained loyalty.

PLACE MAKING AND WAY FINDING

To translate the design into functional collateral and packaging, we returned to the essential elements of the symbolism and language that was created in the atomic design system. We focused on the raw elements of the brand and selected brand colours, matched with collateral that adds value to the business. Starting from the formal and organic shape of the brand symbol, we launched a process of transition from the literal to the abstract. Experiential value was the code at every level.

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WORDS FROM FEMME CONNECTION

“Antimony gave us more than a brand refresh, they built a brand we can grow into. Their work is clever, creative, and genuinely commercial. We now have a system that works hard for us and we're excited to be continuing our partnership together for a long time yet.”

MELISSA, FEMME CONNECTION MARKETING MANAGER

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Services Provided

BRAND Strategy & Identity Refresh

Framer Website Design & Development

Klaviyo CRM Setup & Flows

Paid Media Strategy & Management (Google & Meta)

Copywriting & Tone of Voice

Notion CRM Setup

Content Production (Video + Photography)

Live Event Marketing & Activation

Competitions & Influencer Campaigns

Credits

Antimony Studio

Creative Direction, Strategy & Delivery

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