News 11.09.2024

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Tesco expands homeware brand with fashion-forward campaign, Fenty Hair arrives at Selfridges and Prada launches a Miranda July hotline.

Tesco expands homeware brand with fashion-forward campaign

Fashion Now Does Homeware campaign by Thomas Bird and BBH London for F&F Home, Tesco, UK

UK – Just in time for fashion month, Tesco has launched a revamped F&F Home range with a couture-inspired campaign created by BBH London. The Fashion Now Does Homeware initiative features fashion pieces crafted from everyday home items and designed in collaboration with renowned artist Thomas Bird.

The collection showcases a dress made from dinner plates, a gown assembled from forks and spoons, and a luxurious coat created from cushions. No AI or CGI was involved; all pieces were meticulously hand-crafted using hundreds of homeware items, including 500 spoons and forks.

‘Our clothing customers always want to stay ahead of trends and get great value for money,’ Jan Marchant, CEO of F&F Home, said in a statement. ‘With this exciting foray into homeware, we’re pleased to offer the same commitment to quality and style.’

In our Luxury Recrafted macrotrend report, we highlighted how the focus on hand-made and craftsmanship in recent ad campaigns in opposition to AI-generated visuals and digital aesthetics will trickle down to all corners of the advertising industry.

Strategic opportunity

Embrace authenticity by rejecting AI and CGI in favour of human craftsmanship in marketing. This taps into growing consumer demand for real over digital

Fenty Hair’s immersive Mane Street experience arrives at Selfridges

Fenty Hair’s Experience at Selfridges’ The Corner Shop by StudioXAG, UK Fenty Hair’s Experience at Selfridges’ The Corner Shop by StudioXAG, UK
Fenty Hair’s Experience at Selfridges’ The Corner Shop by StudioXAG, UK Fenty Hair’s Experience at Selfridges’ The Corner Shop by StudioXAG, UK

UK – StudioXAG has crafted an immersive experience for the launch of Rihanna’s latest venture, Fenty Hair, at Selfridges’ iconic Corner Shop. This marks the first haircare brand to take over the space, showcasing Fenty Hair’s bold vision in a pastel-toned, all-American town called Mane Street.

The pop-up offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover, touch, smell and experiment with the brand’s products. In the Instagram-worthy Hair Heaven Salon visitors can have their hair styled by Fenty experts. The Fenty Flower Market offers a multi-sensory experience, with over 1,600 hand-crafted paper flowers emitting scents from the haircare line’s natural ingredients. The Ice Dream Cart educates consumers about Fenty Hair’s vegan ingredients and the Fenty Hair Supply Store serves as a one-stop-shop for all Fenty products.

Running until 28 September 2024, this immersive retail experience brings the entire Fenty brand universe to life at Selfridges and showcases Selfridges’ commitment to curating the best brands in-store – a subject we explore further in Brand Innovation Debrief: Selfridges.

Strategic opportunity

Transform physical retail spaces into destinations that offer memorable and immersive experiences through thoughtful brand collaborations and in-store activities that go beyond shopping

Prada launches Miranda July hotline for autumn 2024 campaign

Eternal Gold by Prada, Italy Eternal Gold by Prada, Italy

Global – Prada’s autumn 2024 campaign, Now That We’re Here, features an interactive hotline created by Miranda July, the author of the recent best-seller, All Fours. The hotline lets callers engage with pre-recorded scripts from July, offering personalised, unpredictable responses. 

Promoted on billboards featuring stars like Hunter Schafer, Letitia Wright and Damson Idris, the hotline will be displayed in major cities including New York, London and Milan. Callers will experience a range of conversations, from surreal advice to intimate dialogue, each generated in real time. 

Prada describes the hotline as a blend of technology and analogue gestures, offering a deeper connection to the campaign’s narrative. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre with creative direction by Ferdinando Verderi, the campaign reflects Prada’s ongoing exploration of fashion as a dialogue, engaging consumers in a more immersive, cinematic experience.

In our Luxury Recrafted macrotrend report, we explored how the sector is appealing to next-gen consumers by acting as a cultural compass, allowing consumers to play an active part in the brand universe.

Strategic opportunity

Partner with artists or storytellers to create immersive, interactive experiences in which consumers actively shape the narrative, strengthening your brand universe and fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships with your audience

Stat: Gen Z Asian Americans value friendships over romance

Strange Weather. Photography by Juan Qi An, Singapore Strange Weather. Photography by Juan Qi An, Singapore

US – An August 2024 survey by Yuzu, the social and dating app for Asian Americans, has unveiled key insights into Gen Z’s approach to friendships and social dynamics. A striking 83% of respondents said they prioritise friendships over romantic relationships, emphasising the crucial role these connections play in their lives. But 51.5% frequently feel lonely, indicating a pressing concern for mental and emotional wellbeing.

The research also revealed that 47% prefer to meet friends of the opposite sex, reflecting their inclusive nature, while 85% believe online friendships can be meaningful. This generational cohort champion calm conflict resolution, with 61.5% preferring discussions to direct confrontations.

For more insights on youth behaviour, head to our Gen Z Now and Next: From Vision to Contradiction macrotrend report. 

Strategic opportunity

Given that Gen Z value friendship over romance and believe online friendships can be meaningful, consider creating your own digital communities, interactive content or gaming platforms that foster long-term online connections

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