Bagaholicboy Muses #211 – Of Feline Persuasion
Felines both big and small have been making frequent appearances in recent high fashion ad campaigns. Take for example Bulgari’s F/W10 ads which feature Julianne Moore and a pair of adorable lion cubs selling both bags and baubles for the luxury Italian house.
And before Bulgari, there was Louis Vuitton’s safari-themed spread that features a lion cub as well.
It is not an entirely new phenomenon though. Lanvin also had felines; in this case black cats in their F/W09 campaign, albeit a little on the scary side. Think along the lines of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and I think you know what I’m getting at.
At around the same time, Loewe had Gisele Bundchen and a grumpy brown ginger cat posing up a storm for their F/W09 ad campaign as well. And while I’m not exactly sure if using felines in ad campaigns actually makes any difference in sales, I do appreciate the trend. After all, I’m a cat lover myself. Here’s hoping to see more of our favourite feline friends in more campaigns to come.
Images: Bulgari, Lanvin, Loewe & Louis Vuitton
That Lanvin ad was my wallpaper for the longest time! I thought the lighting Meisel used was so striking.
Purr.
Meow.
feline and leather. . there is something exquisitely sexy about that combination.
I think Julianne Moore looks exquisite in the campaign. I didn’t even realize it was her until I asked a friend. I guess cats signifies sensuality and femininity!! Inspired by this post, will see if I can find fashion campaigns with dogs (or any other animals) in them!!!!
Meowwww.