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Selected work / 2024–2027

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eCommerce / Fashion / 2026

Maison
Luxe

A high-end eCommerce experience built to showcase premium fashion collections with effortless elegance and seamless conversion.

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Soft pink skincare products and flowers

Web / Beauty / 2026

Lumière
Beauté

A refined digital boutique for premium skincare, focusing on tactile product storytelling and elegant conversion pathways.

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MAISON
LUXE

Year
2026
Type
Fashion / Web
Timeframe
14 weeks
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Overview

Maison Luxe required a flagship digital storefront that mirrored the elegance of their physical boutiques. We crafted a seamless eCommerce platform where immersive fashion photography, refined typography, and intuitive browsing elevate the path to purchase.

The result is a measured system where editorial imagery, calm typography, and purposeful motion make every transaction feel personal.

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Challenge

The luxury fashion space demands distinction and flawless usability. Our challenge was to merge high-end editorial aesthetics with a high-performing eCommerce architecture.

We created a premium identity that stays human across product pages, campaigns, and personalized shopping journeys.

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White fragrance packaging beside delicate blossoms

Approach

A minimalist foundation allows the garments and editorial campaigns to command attention. Each crop is intentionally close and immersive.

The final system is modular, scalable, and optimized for international sales without losing its character.

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Pastel cosmetics with pink flowers

Lumière Beauté / 2026

Flawless
beauty.

We paired delicate tones with a conversion-focused grid, making space for premium skincare to shine in a seamless digital boutique.

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Overview

A premium digital boutique crafted for Lumière Beauté, showcasing elegant skincare and refined cosmetics in a flawless online experience.

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Challenge

Balance delicate pastel aesthetics with a conversion-optimized grid, ensuring a seamless journey from editorial inspiration to checkout.

Pastel cosmetics with pink flowers
White fragrance packaging beside delicate blossoms

Approach

A minimalist foundation allows the premium cosmetics and editorial beauty campaigns to command attention. Each crop is intentionally intimate and immersive.

The final digital experience is modular, scalable, and optimized for seamless online conversions without losing its elegant, boutique character.

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Nova Couture campaign model wearing a minimal elegant outfit

Nova Couture / 2026

Nova
Couture

A bold digital flagship for an avant-garde fashion house. Editorial storytelling, immersive campaign imagery, and a frictionless commerce system come together in one refined experience.

Category
Fashion / eCommerce
Year
2026

Project overview

Designed for a new fashion language.

Nova Couture needed a digital presence as directional as its collections. We created a modular storefront that balances dramatic art direction with clear product discovery, intuitive navigation, and a seamless path to purchase.

The system adapts effortlessly across seasonal campaigns, editorial stories, product launches, and international storefronts without losing the label’s distinct point of view.

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Close editorial portrait from the Nova Couture visual campaign

Key features

A flexible digital flagship.

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Editorial commerce
Campaign-led layouts connect visual storytelling directly to shoppable collections.

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Immersive lookbooks
Fluid galleries and considered transitions showcase every collection with impact.

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Refined product discovery
Flexible filtering, quick views, and mobile-first navigation reduce friction.

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Global-ready system
A scalable foundation supports seasonal launches, localization, and growth.

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Nova Couture editorial beauty portrait
Monochrome portrait from the Nova Couture campaign

Project details

A distinctive identity, built to perform.

Client
Nova Couture
Services
Strategy / UX / Art Direction
Platform
Shopify Plus
Timeframe
16 weeks
Athletic silhouette holding a ball against deep blue light

eCommerce / Apparel / 2025

Aura
Activewear

A high-performance digital store where athletic precision meets premium lifestyle apparel—built for seamless mobile shopping.

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“A premium digital storefront is never just a catalog—it’s how customers experience and desire your products. We design eCommerce that captivates and converts.

After Rain / NEW YORK

We're After Rain—a fashion and beauty digital agency based in New York. We help premium brands launch high-converting eCommerce experiences that elevate their products. Small by design, senior by default.

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Creative Director, Fashion

Clara Vance

Head of eCommerce Strategy

Julian Thorne

Designed for conversion

NOT JUST ANOTHER
ECOMMERCE AGENCY

And here’s why
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Metrics that matter —because they reflect real revenue growth, increased average order value, and exceptional user experiences.

Conversion Lift 150%+
Generated Rev $4.2M
AOV Increase 38%

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SERVICES

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From storefront design to checkout optimization, we help premium brands scale their direct-to-consumer channels without sacrificing aesthetic.

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eCommerce Design

Custom Shopify and headless commerce architectures built for luxury fashion and beauty brands.

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UX/UI Optimization

Data-driven conversion rate optimization and seamless mobile shopping experiences.

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Art Direction

High-end product photography, campaign styling, and editorial content creation.

Flexible engagements

Pricing

Choose a plan that fits your pace, your team, and your goals. Every engagement is led by senior creatives.

All prices are starting points and exclude production costs, licensing, and applicable taxes.

01 2–3 weeks

Store Setup

A rapid launch package for emerging fashion brands needing a robust Shopify foundation.

Starting at

$4,200

  • Theme setup and configuration
  • Product catalog import
  • Basic styling and branding
  • Payment and shipping integration
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02 4–6 weeks

Custom Flagship

A fully bespoke eCommerce experience designed for established beauty and apparel brands.

Starting at

$7,500

  • Custom Shopify theme design
  • Advanced UX/UI layouts
  • Conversion rate optimization
  • Custom app integrations
Build your identity
03 8–12 weeks

Omnichannel

An end-to-end partnership for enterprise retail brands moving to headless architecture.

Starting at

$11,000

  • Headless commerce build
  • ERP and fulfillment integration
  • Omnichannel strategy
  • Dedicated growth support
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Journal

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August 14, 2026 / eCommerce

The future of headless commerce in luxury fashion

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July 22, 2026 / Conversion

Maximizing average order value for premium beauty brands

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Conversion tactics, retail trends, and DTC strategies for fashion & beauty brands. No spam—just value.

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Maison Luxe Lumière Beauté Aura Activewear Botanique Silk & Co. Noir Studios
Sarah Jenkins / Founder, Maison Luxe

FAQ

We specialize in Shopify Plus, Commerce Layer, and bespoke headless architectures for premium retail brands.
We blend data analysis with elevated UX design to remove friction without compromising your luxury aesthetic.
Yes. We offer ongoing retention and optimization retainers to ensure your storefront continually performs at its peak.
Most bespoke eCommerce builds run between eight and sixteen weeks, depending on technical complexity and integrations.

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After Rain

450 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
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