Levi’s® Launches New Global Campaign Featuring Beyoncé
September 30 2024 - 12:17AM
Business Wire
The Levi’s® brand today announced a new campaign with global
icon Beyoncé. Following the release of “LEVII’S JEANS” — a beloved
track from “COWBOY CARTER,” the critically acclaimed album
exploring and redefining Americana — Beyoncé steps into the role of
protagonist in “REIIMAGINE,” a campaign inspired by the legacy of
the Levi’s® brand and the forward-thinking vision of one of the
most influential figures of modern culture, reaffirming the brand’s
enduring place at the center of culture.
Drawing inspiration from Beyoncé’s innovative approach to art,
culture and storytelling, the campaign reimagines classic Levi’s®
looks and films. In a series of chapters, the new campaign
reinterprets several of the Levi’s® brand’s most iconic
advertisements, bringing them into the modern era through the
transformative vision of celebrated filmmaker Melina Matsoukas. The
first film — inspired by “Launderette,” the 1985 ad that famously
reignited “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on the Billboard
charts — places Beyoncé center stage and celebrates the Levi’s®
brand’s heritage as a canvas for self-expression, worn by
changemakers and icons alike.
“My song ‘LEVII’S JEANS’ celebrates what I believe is the
ultimate Americana uniform — something we all wear with pride,”
said Beyoncé. “I am honored to work with Levi’s® to create
quintessential American iconography. Denim on denim has often been
seen through a male lens, so this reimagining campaign, which
celebrates the iconic female perspective, is important to me. I
look forward to exploring innovative ways for our visions to align
in empowering women and honoring their strength.”
“The Levi’s® brand has and always will be the unofficial uniform
for those moving forward in the pursuit of better. We believe a key
part of that is continuously breaking and building the codes of
culture,” said Kenny Mitchell, global chief marketing officer of
the Levi’s® brand at Levi Strauss & Co. “In collaboration with
Beyoncé, we explore the power of reimagination through this
campaign, helping us to connect with our fans in new ways and
supporting the growth of our women’s business as the definitive
denim lifestyle brand.”
The fully integrated campaign — which will include television,
out-of-home, digital, social media, print, brand activations and
exclusive products — kicked off with digital projections in key
markets like San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta,
Paris, London and Berlin, creating buzz and giving fans a sneak
peek into the campaign to come. On September 30, high-impact
out-of-home is launching around the world to inaugurate the Levi’s®
and Beyoncé campaign.
The first film was brought to life through the lens of Marcell
Rév, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer. Outside of the
immersive visual world of the film, the Levi’s® brand worked with
photographer Mason Poole, who captured a collection of timeless
campaign imagery, adding to the canon of incredible photography of
icons in Levi’s® jeans, from Marlon Brando to Marilyn Monroe — and
now Beyoncé. The campaign was conceived in creative partnership
with TBWAChiatDay LA and produced by de la
revolućion/PRETTYBIRD.
To see the latest content from the global campaign and to stay
up to date on the campaign, visit levi.com and follow @levis on
Instagram and TikTok. The full version of the film can be found on
YouTube.
About the Levi’s® brand
The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and
effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in
1873, Levi’s® jeans have become one of the most recognizable
garments of clothing in the world — capturing the imagination and
loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi’s® brand
portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and
innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our
range of leading denim and accessories are available in more than
110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express
their personal style. For more information about the Levi’s® brand,
its products and stores, please visit levi.com.
About Levi Strauss &
Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s largest brand-name
apparel companies and a global leader in denim. The company designs
and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men,
women and children under the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Levi Strauss
Signature™ and Beyond Yoga® brands. Its products are sold in more
than 110 countries worldwide through a combination of chain
retailers, department stores, online sites and a global footprint
of approximately 3,200 brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops.
Levi Strauss & Co.’s reported 2023 net revenues were $6.2
billion. For more information, go to http://levistrauss.com, and
for company news and announcements go to
http://investors.levistrauss.com.
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