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Vela®

Vela®

Vela is a fashion label built around expressive essentials, thoughtful detail, and a more personal way to discover what to wear next.

Vela is a fashion label built around expressive essentials, thoughtful detail, and a more personal way to discover what to wear next.

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Vela is a contemporary fashion label creating expressive essentials for people who dress with intention. We partnered with the studio to shape a distinct identity and commerce experience that brings the energy of the collection into every digital touchpoint.

Scope of Work

Brand Strategy / Brand Identity / Digital Commerce / Art Direction

Timeline

12 Weeks

Client

Vela Studio

Year

2026

The Challenge

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THE CHALLENGE

The Collection Had Character. The Experience Needed It Too.

Vela had a strong visual point of view, but the online experience was not translating the same sense of confidence or curiosity. Products felt separated from the styling ideas, craft, and world that made the label feel special in the first place.

The Approach

THE APPROACH

Making Discovery Feel Like Styling, Not Searching.

We designed the experience like a considered editorial spread. A warmer visual system, fluid product discovery, and clearer collection stories help customers move naturally from inspiration to selection—without losing the personality of the brand.

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The Impact

THE IMPACT

More Desire. Less Distance.

The result is a more memorable fashion destination that gives Vela a stronger expression of its point of view and a more intuitive path from first impression to purchase.

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Increase in collection engagement

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More returning visitors

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Core shopping journeys refined

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Growth in add-to-bag actions

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Portrait of Elena Vela, Founder & Creative Director, Vela
Elena Vela

Founder & Creative Director, Vela

Strategy · Brand Identity · Digital Commerce

Thundor understood that our website had to feel like part of the collection—not just a place to buy it. They created an experience that makes every piece feel more desirable.

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Let’s build what’s next.

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© 2026 THUNDOR STUDIO®

You don’t need to know which engagement fits yet. Tell me what you’re building, your priorities, and where you need to move faster—I’ll help shape the right way to work together.

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