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199A Lab - Where strategy meets execution.

A closer look at the brands we’ve built, the creative solutions we’ve delivered, and the businesses we’re proud to see leave a lasting legacy.

From launching our own retail ventures to leading brand transformations, 199A takes a hands-on approach to problem-solving — whether it’s brand strategy, product development, or digital storytelling.
Apartment
2006
Credits
Bones Studio
Standing By Co
Services
Business Founding
Creative Direction
Social Media Strategy
Market Strategy
Naming
Brand Development
Product Design / Development
Buying Strategy
Store Design
Retail Execution
Overview
Apartment was a high end concept sneaker store established in 2006.

The intention with Apartment was to push the boundaries of what a sneaker store could be, fusing the worlds of streetwear and fashion together.

Apartment succeeded in it's intention reaching the peak of the sneaker rainbow, acquiring Nike's coveted 'Tier 0' account, and being amongst the first retail store to introduce the Australian market to brands like Comme des Garçons, Neighborhood and Head Porter.
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A Love Supreme
2012
Credits
Paul Marinos
Alex Intas
Services
Business Founding
Marketing Strategy
‍Brand Development
Event Production
Programming & Management
Artist Management
Overview
A Love Supreme was a community building initiative created with the intention to provide spaces to grow the culture that we loved.

Over the years A Love Supreme threw parties, big and small - ranging in music from soul to house. Working with like minded initiatives like Red Bull Music Academy, Gilles Petersen's Worldwide FM, and larger touring agencies like Astral People and Crown Ruler.

Artist and events promoted included Peanut Butter Wolf, Floating Points, Dam Funk, Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Marcellus Pittman, 30/70, Azymuth and Marcos Valle.
Credits
Bones Studio
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Ben's Burgers
2014
Credits
Bones Studio
Standing By Co
Services
Business Founding
Market Research
Naming
Concept / Brand Development
Store Design
Service Execution / Rollout
Overview
Ben's Burgers was founded in 2014.

The concept was simple. Deliver the best burgers in the game, with just 3 burgers on the menu, no frills, no adjustments allowed. The concept proved that delivering something with the sole goal of "executing the highest quality possible" as its driving force could work in a fast food soaked commercial market.
Credits
Bones Studio
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Bleachers
2016
Credits
Bones Studio
Standing By Co
Services
Business Founding
Market Research
Naming
Brand Development
Store Design
Service Execution / Rollout
Overview
Bleachers was an expansion of the Ben's Burgers concept. Expanded to offer a more refined experience then the original casual dining model that Ben's Burgers was famous for. Bleacher's also doubled as a venue that could host music events and support the complementary community building initiatives that were an important part of all our prior businesses dna.
Credits
Bones Studio
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Double Double
2018
Credits
Bones Studio
Standing By Co
Services
Business Founding
Creative Direction
Social Media Strategy
Market Research
Naming
Brand Development
Product Design / Development
Buying Strategy
Store Design
Retail Execution / Rollout
Overview
Double Double was a rebranding of the original Apartment concept with a view to incorporate a more gender fluid and elevated retail offering, building on Apartment's original market position to include womenswear and a more sophisticated brand roster.

Emphasis was placed on adjusting the stores tone to appeal to a wider market whilst maintaining what made Apartment a leader in the market.

Progress was made in elevating the stores content, with more cutting edge editorial material, and the successful launch of an in house brand.
Credits
Bones Studio
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199A®
2023
Credits
Bones Studio
Services
Business Founding
Creative Direction
Naming
Brand Identity
Social Media Strategy
Market Research
Product Design / Development
Buying Strategy
Store Design
Retail Execution / Rollout
Overview
199A® was the final form of Apartment. This project pulled together everything that we had learnt from the collective 18 years of retail experience to deliver a world class retail experience.

This iteration of the store pushed even further into experimentation with what the future of retail could be, with both cutting edge in store and online platforms.
Credits
Bones Studio
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