Foundation Strategy Brief
Independent Specialist • Chris Hornak
Boutique Identity Example
Visual Direction for a High-Heat Streetwear Experience
Signature Palette
Editorial Typography
ICONIC
Display Sans / Extra Bold
"Using aggressive, heavyweight italicized type creates a magazine-style feel that commands attention. This establishes authority in the sneaker niche."
Brand Vibe
"Moving from 'Store Owner' to 'Curation Expert'. The new look is high-fashion and visually intense to match your bold inventory—turning a shop into a destination."
Chris Hornak
Shopify Optimization Specialist
Foundation Strategy
FOR: ICONIC GOT IT
February 11, 2026
The Strategic Pivot
Iconic Got It holds rare, high-heat inventory. To scale, the site must move from a "reseller list" to a Premium Boutique. Phase 1 targets visual trust and structural friction currently capping sales. My goal is to shift focus from product quantity to authenticated authority.
Architecture Reset
Listing sizes as unique products confuses buyers and dilutes your search rank.
255
Cluttered Pages
~60
Master URLs
Proposed Boutique View
NIKE // RETRO DUNK
Nike Dunk Low Retro PRM 'Chicago Splits'
$175.00
Heritage Meets Modern Contrast.
Reimagining the iconic Bulls colorway with a striking bi-color Swoosh execution.
- Premium leather aged uppers.
- Signature split branding design.
- Lightweight all-day cushioning.
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Implementation Scope
"Identity Reset & Hero 1 launch."
$750- ★ Identity Reset: Logo refresh + Boutique Typography.
- ★ Variant Logic: Consolidating ~250 listings into 60 SKUs.
- ★ Hero 10 Optimization: High-end copy/SEO for top sellers.
- ★ Storefront Reset: Redesigning the landing page experience.
- ★ Search Cleanup: Implementing Team, Brand, & Size filters.
Strategic Project Roadmap
Foundation (Phase 1: 4-6 Weeks)
Full catalog architecture cleanup and merging. Launching the first 10 "Hero" optimized pages with professional copywriting and SEO metadata to establish boutique authority.
Scaling Inventory (Phase 2)
Applying the high-end boutique content standard to the remaining ~50 unique models (approx. 200 child items) to achieve site-wide professional consistency and buyer trust.
Authority Navigation (Phase 3)
Building permanent category landing pages (e.g. "Yeezys" or "NCAA Team Gear") with dedicated SEO headers to capture high-volume team and brand search intent.
Conversion Growth (Phase 4)
Implementing social proof systems (Verified Reviews), automated recommendation engines, and high-performance technical tuning to ensure 90+ mobile speed scores.
Professional Philosophy
✓ Storefront-First Strategy: Building a storefront that acts as a 24/7 sales engine, moving inventory through organic trust rather than just monthly ad spend.
✓ Elite Frameworks: Applying architecture methods used by elite retailers like Kith and Stadium Goods to your specific high-heat inventory.
Specialist
Chris Hornak
Phase 1 Build
4-6 Weeks
Execution Plan