The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.

The Ordinary’s latest campaign brought reasonably-priced eggs to two of its New York City locations. The response was polarising on social media, which in an online marketplace saturated with brands and advertising, is increasingly the point.

Bravo’s flagship franchise has been around for nearly 20 years, but its crossover into the fashion industry has only just begun. For marketers, it represents another opportunity to tap into a cultural asset with a devoted fanbase.

CNC Agency has emerged as fashion’s go-to partner for in-person activations, collaborating with brands from luxury houses like Prada and Hermès to beauty giants like MAC.

A red carpet presence helps build legitimacy, awareness and credibility — but as luxury giants spend big and young designers closely watch their budgets in a touch market, many are reworking their approaches to celebrity dressing.

With pressure mounting from new competitors, influencer monetisation platform LTK is doubling down on its differentiating asset: Its signature app.

Zara, Kiehl’s, Jacquemus: Why Skiing Is Bigger Than Ever for Brands. Skiing’s retro winter aesthetic is at the centre of a marketing craze for brands that previously had no ties to mountain sports or their upmarket clientele. Here’s why high street names, beauty players and designer labels all want to leave their mark in the snow.

The hip-hop artist’s first collection for the EssilorLuxottica-owned eyewear label debuts in April.

As consumers seek out products that are both uplifting and unique, brands from Coach to Anthropologie are leaning into whimsical motifs.

Following a $19.1 million investment in June 2023, the fashion styling mobile app has relaunched as a unique marketing tool using storytelling to reform product discovery and aid customer acquisition for its 260 luxury brand partners in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

Sports and film will keep the hype machine going in the gap between New York and London shows.

Fashion brands are working harder to clarify their messaging around what they stand for and what makes them different. How will customers respond?

Many brands thought outside the proverbial chocolate box this year, leaning into campaigns and activations that helped build their brands and communities, rather than simply jumping on a moment in time.
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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The latest in The Independents’ agency acquisition spree, the Paris-based firm will bring its film and campaign production capabilities to the group at a time when entertainment is an increasingly important lever for fashion.
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
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