Versace Rolls Out The ‘Longest-Ever’ Ad Image Comprising 54 Diverse Models
Italian luxury fashion brand Versace has gone to great lengths—literally—to introduce its AW18 collection with ‘The Clans of Versace’ campaign. It consists an advertising image unlike any other, featuring 54 diverse models to represent inclusivity.
The image was captured by renowned American photographer Steven Meisel, and comprises names such as Gigi and Bella Hadid, Gisele Fox, Kaia Gerber, Kris Grikaite, and Shanelle Nyasiase.
Chief designer Donatella Versace explained in a press release that the 54-model ad symbolizes the Versace brand, “My team doesn’t just extend to my work team. The Versace Clans are made of all members of the Versace family – from customers to models, fans, photographers, stylists, friends, artists and all who believe that staying relevant means moving forward and making your voice heard – all who believe that fashion is not a way to just say ‘look at me’ but rather ‘look at me, I have something to say.’”
The campaign includes a short video, shown below, that schools you on how to correctly pronounce “Versace.”
See the ad in its entirety and browse through Versace’s close-ups of the photo below.
Shot by #StevenMeisel, the #VersaceFW18 campaign features the longest-ever advertising image. Side by side, the main image features a cast of fifty-four models symbolizing inclusivity, a key value for #DonatellaVersace and her vision for the brand. #TeamDV #TheClansOfVersace pic.twitter.com/hJeGEySlru
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
We are the Versace family. We live the Versace way. #TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8W0Jai pic.twitter.com/cpMaUAogdp
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
A family who supports the same values together.#TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/59u8XBOdk8
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
This image made up of 54 models is a true representation of clans that embody everything Versace stands for – diversity expressed together with innovation in the fearless representation of what it means to be daring. #TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/0GZisYtRLz
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
The longest Versace line up is made up of a mega mix of personalities – from super models to young new talent in looks that are all about confidence. #TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/DVrxKfSWpA
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
#TheClansOfVersace come together wearing clothes that express their different personalities. #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/1D0ZojkM34
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
Their unity through the strength of the name Versace is a resounding expression of inclusivity. #TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/K22a1DfWoY
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
They are brave, they support of each other, they are ironic – they are Versace. #TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/iYWtCCn2O2
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
This is Donatella’s team.#TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/kfUZVwhAW5
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
The one she cheers on and defends.#TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/CbJ01JaKSJ
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
A team who protects her principles.#TheClansOfVersace #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/2M8Jc41V2U
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
#TheClansOfVersace value strength, newness,
courage, loyalty, irony. #TeamDV
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/zzTrI4xAgw
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
Side by side, the main image features a cast of fifty-four models symbolizing inclusivity, a key value for Artistic Director, #DonatellaVersace and her vision for the brand.
Discover the #VersaceFW18 campaign: https://t.co/onwC8WikyS pic.twitter.com/QTWa6eJR6S
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 15, 2018
It's Versace not Versachee.#TeamDV to be revealed soon… Stay tuned!#TheClansOfVersace pic.twitter.com/2JpouPIjRH
— VERSACE (@Versace) July 14, 2018
[via Dazed Digital, images via Versace]