Lacoste sought to create a unique and engaging campaign for the Ramadan season in Southeast Asia, specifically targeting Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The campaign aimed to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan while staying true to Lacoste’s heritage of tennis and elegance. Four regional celebrities were selected to represent the brand: Refal Hady and Aedy Ashraf from Malaysia, and Siti Halim and Dewi Paramit from Indonesia.
The challenge was to create a visually stunning campaign that resonated with the cultural significance of Ramadan while incorporating Lacoste’s iconic tennis theme. To achieve this, the team decided to leverage AI technology to create surreal, hyper-realistic visuals of a tennis-themed desert environment, blending creativity with cultural relevance.
AI-Generated Concept Development
The team used AI tools to create a demo video and initial visuals of the surreal desert tennis environment. This included designing the Sahara Desert backdrop, tennis courts, and dynamic lighting to achieve a hyper-realistic yet dreamlike aesthetic.
AI-generated B-roll footage was created to complement the main visuals, ensuring a cohesive and immersive narrative.
Celebrity Photoshoot in Hong Kong
The four celebrities were flown to Hong Kong for a photoshoot. The team captured high-quality images of the celebrities in tennis-themed poses and outfits, ensuring alignment with the AI-generated environment.
The shoot was designed to be interactive and fun, allowing the celebrities to engage with the concept and share their experiences on social media, boosting pre-campaign buzz.
Post-Production and AI Integration
The captured photos were retouched and seamlessly integrated into the AI-generated desert scenes. Advanced photo manipulation techniques were used to blend the real-life images with the surreal environment, creating a cohesive and visually stunning result.
The AI-generated B-roll footage was edited into the final campaign video, adding depth and dynamism to the narrative.
Desert-Themed Visual Merchandising
To extend the campaign’s impact, Lacoste stores in the region were adorned with desert-themed visual merchandising. This included window displays, in-store decorations, and promotional materials that echoed the campaign’s surreal aesthetic.
The Lacoste Ramadan campaign was a resounding success, achieving its goals of cultural relevance, brand alignment, and audience engagement.
Visual Impact: The AI-generated desert tennis environment was described as “splendid,” “wow,” and “amazing” by audiences and industry experts alike. The hyper-realistic yet surreal visuals captivated viewers, making the campaign stand out in a crowded market.
Celebrity Engagement: The involvement of the four celebrities, combined with their real-life interactions during the shoot, created a strong emotional connection with fans. Their social media posts about the campaign further amplified its reach and engagement.
Cultural Resonance: The desert theme effectively tied the campaign to the spirit of Ramadan, resonating deeply with the target audience in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Brand Alignment: The tennis theme reinforced Lacoste’s heritage, while the innovative use of AI positioned the brand as a forward-thinking and creative leader in the fashion industry.
Overall, the campaign not only achieved its objectives but also set a new benchmark for creative storytelling and technological innovation in the region.
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