The advertising campaigns of Swarovski have been planted very firmly on our radar, ever since Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert made the brilliant upon brilliant decision to enlist Steven Meisel as campaign photographer. Battaglia Engelbert, who has served as the brand’s global creative director since 2020, has also had quite a thing for Ariana Grande. The American singer, songwriter, and Academy Award-nominated actress became a global ambassador for the Austrian jewelry brand in June 2024, and now stars in her third consecutive campaign. Ariana Grande reunites with Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for the occasion, starring in the Swarovski Millenia campaign for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. For the series of portrait imagery, Grande oozes some major 60s glamour wearing an assortment of pieces from the collection.

Ariana Grande for the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2025 Campaign

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“Ariana is the Alicia Vikander of singers. From Craig McDean to Annie Annie Leibovitz, no one can make her look good. Not even the extreme M&M edit that has made even Selena Gomez acceptable. PS: What horrible tattoos!” exclaimed DK92 upon first look.

“Choosing someone with such graphic hand tattoos to model for a jewelry brand is a choice I just don’t understand,” rivegaucheface chimed in.

“All those hand tattoos draw all the focus,” disapproved tomtakesphotos.

“I prefer the Swarovski campaigns by Meisel. All the jewelry and tattoos in these photographs are way too much,” commented MModa.

Valentine27 shared: “I like Swarovski but having Ariana Grande advertise for the brand is a bad choice. I just don’t think she speaks to the targeted audience.”

Yet not everyone was so disapproving. “Quite frankly, I’ve never seen a bad campaign of Ariana Grande for Swarovski. It’s all very glam. Very 60s, and very much in the style of Richard Avedon/Steven Meisel that I cannot help but to love each and every shot!” voiced vogue28.

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The Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue campaigns have become somewhat of an icon. Since the launch of the scent in 2001 (for women) and 2007 (for men), a series of sultry campaigns have transported us to the idyllic island of Capri. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana first called upon David Gandy as the face and embodiment of the citrus-inspired fragrance, who has been joined by the likes of Anna Jagodzińska and Bianca Balti over the years. The installment for 2025 sees Theo James and Vittoria Ceretti couple up for the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue campaign. The pair ventured down to the Capri shoreline for the occasion, captured by Gordon von Steiner under the warm Italian sunshine as the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations loom in the background.

Theo James & Vittoria Ceretti for the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Fragrance Campaign

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“Always been a fan of the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue campaigns, and love the continuation of the Capri concept. It’s all just executed so well by Gordon von Steiner, and I love Vittoria Ceretti for the campaign. A thousand times yes to absolutely everything – from the white bikini to that idyllic setting,” voiced vogue28.

“Stunning, albeit mainstream, which is the aim of the campaign, I reckon. Both Theo James and Vittoria Ceretti look hot,” admired WAVES upon first look.

Not everyone, however, was so forthcoming. “This change in Vittoria’s eye color is very questionable, and I don’t know if Theo James was the right person. He’s not very photogenic, despite being very sexy and hot! I have mixed feelings about the final result,” shared DK92.

“So a blue-eyed model wasn’t available? This is definitely a step down from the perfection of David Gandy and Bianca Balti,” marsnoop2 noted.

“Zero chemistry, looks like a bodybuilder couple on steroids (especially the guy),” critiqued Mr Yayo.

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Despite the appointment of Matthieu Blazy as Chanel creative director in December 2024, there are still zero signs of change at the fabled French fashion house (not until Blazy’s official runway debut come September, at least). The powers at Chanel HQ remain loyal to a select few when it comes to capturing the brand’s advertising campaigns – including Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. The Dutch photographic duo has captured an array of campaigns post-Virginie Viard‘s abrupt exit. As a result, it comes as no surprise to see the creative twosome shoot the Chanel Coco Beach campaign for 2025. The Chanel regulars ventured to the ultra-glamorous French resort town of St. Tropez for the occasion, complete with model Angelina Kendall posing poolside throughout the sun-drenched campaign imagery.

Angelina Kendall for the Chanel Coco Beach 2025 Campaign

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“Cheap looking,” immediately called out Avonlea.

“Wish they would discontinue these cheap basic collections like Coco Neige and Coco Beach. They don’t add anything to the table and are just a basic display of bland merchandise,” critiqued FashionPower.

“If you covered the logo, you would think this was a Pucci campaign,” chrisand849 chimed in.

Yet not everyone was left so disgruntled. “An absolutely beautiful campaign. I love the location, styling, and summer mood. Angelina Kendall looks sexy and desirable. The photos make me dream,” shared MModa.

“One of Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin’s better Chanel campaigns, without question. I love the fact it’s only-girl, and it’s Angelina Kendall. I love the sun-drenched pool setting, and the beauty styling. It’s very reminiscent of 80s Chanel campaigns and I love that,” voiced vogue28.

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Chanel is just like any other fashion house on the planet, and likes to make use of their brand ambassadors. The powers that be at the fabled French fashion house calls upon their ambassadors regularly, especially when producing its advertising campaigns. Names like Lupita Nyong’o and Margaret Qualley front the current Chanel Eyewear campaign, while Whitney Peak is the face of the Mademoiselle fragrance. Angèle, who signed on the dotted line with Chanel in 2020, is unveiled as the face of the Chanel Chance Eau Splendide fragrance and stars in the accompanying campaign. The Belgian singer-songwriter poses for Steven Meisel for the occasion, bringing a sense of youth, joy, and vitality as the floral fruity fragrance.

Angèle for the Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Fragrance Campaign

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“It’s very fitting actually, for once. Angèle is perfect for Chance,” complemented Lola701 the moment the campaign stuck.

“The print campaign imagery works for me. It’s playful, joyful, and youthful. Angèle as the face of the Chanel Chance fragrance seems like the perfect fit, and the fact she’s serving Claudia Schiffer 90s Chanel suits me just fine,” chimed in vogue28.

Yet not everyone was so impressed. “Very juvenile,” Avonlea slated in disbelief.

“Wow, this is so old-looking. Like a cheap perfume campaign that you would find in the 90s in an Eastern European country or something,” shrieked Creative.

“Very sad to see so much commercial nothingness from such a celebrated and excellent photographer. It’s starting to tarnish the legacy at this point. This is not giving,” confessed aracic.

See more of Angèle from the Chanel Chance Eau Splendide campaign and join the conversation, here.

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You might not even need reminding that the partnership between Steven Meisel and Zara has been a match made in absolute fashion heaven. Season after season, campaign after campaign, we have been in constant awe since 2017. In 2023, Zara and the legendary American lensman even teamed up for an exclusive collaboration, and the accompanying campaign featured the absolute who’s who of the modeling world. Therefore, it is no surprise to see Marta Ortega Pérez enlist Steven Meisel for the Zara 50th anniversary campaign. To commemorate five decades since the first Zara store in A Coruña, Spain in 1975, Meisel captures 50 of fashion’s finest for the 50th anniversary campaign – resulting in a stark black and white portrait of the women.

Those names include: Abbey Lee, Adriana Lima, Alek Wek, Amar Akway, Amber Valletta, Amelia Gray, Awar Odhiang, Candice Swanepoel, Carla Bruni, Caroline Trentini, Carolyn Murphy, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Doutzen Kroes, Edie Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Fei Fei Sun, Georgia Palmer, He Cong, Imaan Hammam, Irina Shayk, Iselin Steiro, Joan Smalls, Julia Nobis, Karen Elson, Karlie Kloss, Lexi Boling, Lina Zhang, Linda Evangelista, Liya Kebede, Lulu Tenney, Mariacarla Boscono, Marisa Berenson, Maty Fall, Meghan Collison, Mona Tougaard, Naomi Campbell, Natasha Poly, Paloma Elsesser, Paulina Porizkova, Penelope Tree, Precious Lee, Rianne van Rompaey, Rosalieke Fuchs, Sascha Rajasalu, Sasha Pivovarova, Sora Choi, Twiggy, Vittoria Ceretti, and Yasmin Warsame.

The Zara 50th Anniversary Campaign for 2025 by Steven Meisel

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“Such large group photographs have no impact on me. It is way too much to look at all at once. I much prefer individual fashion shots,” MModa voiced.

“Casting is great but the result is the same as Edward Enninful’s farewell British Vogue cover. Boring AF,” critiqued thiago.

Also not exactly jumping for joy was fashionsavvvvy. “Damn, a HUGE letdown,” they declared.

“Steven Meisel’s work has meant everything to me for decades, but I feel like I’ve seen this type of model group shot enough times before, to not be moved by the sight of it in 2025,” tigerrouge chimed in.

In complete agreement was svpernova: “I’m pretty disappointed by this. They have some of the most prominent models of all time, and they decide to use a group shot?”

“Predictable casting,” noted Gonzalo.

“As expected. Lots of fillers. No Top girls like Vodianova or Bündchen?” asked MagFan.

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You might not need reminding that change is in the air at Versace. The Italian fashion label (founded by the late Gianni Versace in 1978) has undergone major changes (to say the very least) over recent months. First, the rumors of Donatella Versace exiting as creative director were confirmed, with Dario Vitale swiftly announced as the iconic designer’s successor. Weeks later, the announcement dropped that Prada Group had bought Versace for a staggering $3.6 billion. The next change is a switch-up in campaign photographers. Out are the photographic duo Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott (for now, at least), in favor of Zoë Ghertner, who was ultimately called upon to lens Versace’s latest. The Dutch beauty that is Lara Stone becomes the face of Versace Eyewear for the Spring 2025 season, rocking an array of Versace shades (including the Versace Signature Cat-Eye sunglasses).

Lara Stone for the Versace Eyewear Spring 2025 Campaign

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“Seriously?” immediately asked vogue22.

“How is this supposed to sell anything?” chimed in Avonlea.

“Lara Stone looks like a toxic executive dealing with some heavy personality disorder. The whole thing feels very repulsive,” remarked Royal-Galliano upon checking out the campaign.

“Ouch, this is BAD,” 90sfan confessed.

zacatecas570 described the end result as “tragic” but do you agree?

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Chemena Kamali continues to make big strides as Chloé creative director. Since taking the reins of the French fashion house (founded by Gaby Aghion in 1952), the German-born designer has ultimately propelled the brand to new heights – from a triumphant and celebrated debut collection to “fabulous” advertising campaign imagery. The release of the “à la Plage” campaign for the Summer 2025 season is no exception. Kamali welcomes none other than Claudia Schiffer as the face and embodiment of the collection. The German supermodel poses for photographer David Sims (for the first time throughout her storied career). The team, including stylist Elodie David Touboul, ventured to the South of France for the shoot. Schiffer is the epitome of summer chic throughout the sun-drenched imagery, living out her Brigitte Bardot fantasy like there’s no tomorrow.

Claudia Schiffer for the Chloe “à la Plage” Summer 2025 Campaign

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“Kamalis Chloé women seem to be a lot sexier than in previous eras. First, Rianne van Rompaey, and now this,” noted fashionsavvvvvy.

“I can see all the 40-something Scandinavian women rushing to Chloe to channel their boho chic summer aesthetic. Bravo to Chemena!” commended GivenchyAddict.

“With Claudia Schiffer, everything works,” Gonzalo approved.

Sharing the same level of enthusiasm was VogueDisciple93. “Fantastic campaign! Bravo all around,” they applauded.

“Claudia looks fabulous. Those images bring me joy,” shared forum member thiago.

“Chemena Kamali just continues to hit all the right notes. What a delight of a campaign, absolutely love the fact Kamali tapped Claudia Schiffer. Claudia looks beautiful beyond belief here. David Sims has captured her beautifully. Not a single element of this do I dislike,” voiced vogue28.

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Make no mistake that the house of Versace sure does love their muses. From the supermodels of the 90s (including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer) to brand ambassadors such as Anne Hathaway – the muses of Versace are always out in full force. Given the fact that Donatella Versace has now exited the role as Versace creative director (and Dario Vitale appointed as successor), we are certain that the muses of Versace will forever be on rotation as the brand heads into its new chapter under Prada Group. Prior to stepping down as creative director, Donatella fixed her gaze upon Sabrina Carpenter, who starred alongside Alexandre Sarr in the Versace Eyewear campaign to close out 2024. The American singer returns as the face of Versace, this time for the 2025 La Vacanza campaign offering, and poses via the lens of photographer Carlijn Jacobs.

Sabrina Carpenter for the Versace ‘La Vacanza’ 2025 Campaign

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“None of it feels very Versace to me, and that hair is FRIED. All I’m seeing here is a naff recreation of some 90s album cover and Sabrina morphing into Christina Aguilera,” noted vogue28.

“Did they have to take this direction?” asked proseccotabis. “Nothing about Sabrina is luxurious or niche. Are they looking to sell their bags to 14-16-year-old fangirls? I hated the Dua Lipa collab, but this is even tackier!”

GivenchyHomme commented: “I’ve seen Guess campaigns that look more luxurious than this. It’s a clear example of why Versace ended up in its current state!”

“You wouldn’t be allowed to set foot on a Guess shoot with hair looking that thin,” shrieked tigerrouge.

Yet not everyone was left so displeased. “I like it. The hair could have been better IMO, and the photography a little warmer but still,” reasoned forum member kokobombon.

“This isn’t bad at all and she’s SUCH a Versace girl,” enthused Squizree.

“Gorgeous photos. She’s selling it,” Alquimista raved.

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You’re no doubt fully aware of the fact that since joining Saint Laurent as creative director in April 2016, Anthony Vaccarello has called upon a very select few to photograph the brand’s advertising campaigns. Vaccarello has essentially had David Sims, Juergen Teller, and Gray Sorrenti on speed dial from the get-go. The Belgian called upon Glen Luchford for the fabled French fashion house’s Winter 2023 campaign, and it’s a repeat performance for Summer 2025. Models Ella McCutcheon, Anok Yai, Penelope Ternes, and Justino Gonzalez make up the cast for the occasion. Throughout the luxurious campaign imagery, the models of the moment dial up the glamour and lounge around a setting of lush and opulent furnishings.

Ella McCutcheon, Anok Yai & Penelope Ternes for the Saint Laurent Summer 2025 Campaign

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“The clothes photographed really well. This looks painterly without being a painting- can’t go wrong with Glen Luchford,” applauded Melancholybaby.

“Wow, Glen really did this justice! Bravo,” Faith Akiyama echoed.

“Oh, this looks fantastic,” heralded forum member lelaid.

Salvatore commented: “Oh hell yes! The collection was very repetitive, but this ad is selling it to me. Glen is becoming one of my most favorite photographers!”

“It’s very beautiful. The Guy Bourdin thing was already done but the colors and the mood are great,” Lola701 approved.

“Fashion is alive!” declared MaraPiovani.

“Those colors are so lush, vibrant, juicy, and downright gorgeous! The lighting is fantastic, and I love the shadows. The cast look so fierce and glamorous here, I’m loving it,” voiced vogue28.

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As co-creative directors of Prada, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons often call upon a very select roster of campaign photographers. David Sims and Willy Vandeperre have been in constant rotation over recent months, while the recent Spring 2025 campaign outing saw Miuccia and Raf commission Steven Meisel to profile Carey Mulligan. Still in the mood for change, the design duo usher in Oliver Hadlee Pearch for the ‘Days of Summer’ 2025 campaign. The British photographer points his lens toward an all-star cast for the latest Prada campaign (including Hunter Schafer, Kendall Jenner, Troye Sivan, Lina Zhang, and more). The cast board a small boat and take to the calm waters throughout the minimalist and serene campaign imagery.

Hunter Schafer, Kendall Jenner, Troye Sivan & Others for the Prada ‘Days of Summer’ 2025 Campaign

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“There was absolutely no reason to book Kendall for this. Sales are fine, they don’t need to resort to stunt casting,” immediately critiqued GivenchyHomme.

“Kendall, really?” asked ah ah.

“The mood of the campaign is terribly cold and lifeless for a summer campaign., and everyone just looks so bored and miserable. Oddly enough, I’m liking Kendall Jenner’s photographs the best,” confessed vogue28.

Also not exactly best impressed was Melancholybaby. “So awkward and fake looking. And the products don’t help much,” they pointed out.

“Clothes sourced from the discount rack at Old Navy,” laughed KoV.

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