{"id":12133,"date":"2026-02-17T02:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=12133"},"modified":"2026-02-17T02:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:22:59","slug":"ann-demeulemeester-releases-first-campaign-under-creative-director-stefano-gallici","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=12133","title":{"rendered":"Ann Demeulemeester Releases First Campaign Under Creative Director Stefano Gallici"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>FIRST TAKE:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s not every day that fashion aficionados get to see an Ann Demeulemeester campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe brand, which usually shies away from advertising, on Tuesday will release its first official campaign under the creative direction of Stefano Gallici.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tPhotographed by Nikolai von Bismarck and styled by Elodie David, the moody images have personal nods to the Italian designer, as they were shot at Villa Manin in the country\u2019s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, a monumental 18th-century estate located near Gallici\u2019s hometown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content-image \/\/  \">\n<figure class=\"o-figure   aligncenter size-large aligncenter lrv-u-max-width-100p\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:819px;\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  \">\n<div class=\"lrv-a-crop-16x9\" style=\"padding-bottom:calc((1024\/819)*100%);\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SHOT_17_251210_ANN-DEMEULEMEESTER_058_f3_5x4.jpg?w=240\" alt=\"The Ann Demeuleemester campaign.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SHOT_17_251210_ANN-DEMEULEMEESTER_058_f3_5x4.jpg 1825w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SHOT_17_251210_ANN-DEMEULEMEESTER_058_f3_5x4.jpg?resize=120,150 120w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SHOT_17_251210_ANN-DEMEULEMEESTER_058_f3_5x4.jpg?resize=240,300 240w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption class=\"c-figcaption  a-font-secondary-regular-m lrv-u-margin-t-050\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"\">The Ann Demeulemeester campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"a-font-secondary-regular-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-font-size-11 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-margin-l-025\">Nikolai von Bismarck\/Courtesy of Ann Demeulemeester<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSet against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy\u2019s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October. These include elongated tailoring reinterpreting the Victorian era with a softer filter and a play on proportions; fluid pink brocades winking to bedtime and \u201870s hotel vibes; as well as iterations of Napoleon jackets worn over lingerie-inspired, gauzy-textured dresses or lived-in denim pants tucked into boots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content-image \/\/  \">\n<figure class=\"o-figure   aligncenter size-large aligncenter lrv-u-max-width-100p\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:819px;\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  \">\n<div class=\"lrv-a-crop-16x9\" style=\"padding-bottom:calc((1024\/819)*100%);\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4631_5_f5_5x4.jpg?w=240\" alt=\"The Ann Demeuleemester campaign.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4631_5_f5_5x4.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4631_5_f5_5x4.jpg?resize=120,150 120w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4631_5_f5_5x4.jpg?resize=240,300 240w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption class=\"c-figcaption  a-font-secondary-regular-m lrv-u-margin-t-050\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"\">The Ann Demeulemeester campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"a-font-secondary-regular-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-font-size-11 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-margin-l-025\">Nikolai von Bismarck\/Courtesy of Ann Demeulemeester<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe images will be released in the leadup to the opening of the brand\u2019s new store in Milan, which will be unveiled in Via Montenapoleone with an event on Feb. 26 during fashion week, as reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe first outside the brand\u2019s flagship in Antwerp, the location signals not only a moment of expansion but also of heightened visibility for the company. This has been recently reinforced with key placements on celebrities both in sync with the brand\u2019s ethos and more unexpected names. These ranged from Jamie Campbell Bower walking the Ann Demeulemeester spring 2026 show to the likes of Karol G, who most recently wore a white distressed dress from the brand for her appearance during\u00a0Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl LX Halftime\u00a0show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content-image \/\/  \">\n<figure class=\"o-figure   aligncenter size-large aligncenter lrv-u-max-width-100p\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:819px;\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  \">\n<div class=\"lrv-a-crop-16x9\" style=\"padding-bottom:calc((1024\/819)*100%);\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4622_3_f3_5x4.jpg?w=240\" alt=\"The Ann Demeuleemester campaign.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4622_3_f3_5x4.jpg?w=2048 2554w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4622_3_f3_5x4.jpg?resize=120,150 120w, https:\/\/wwd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NVB_4622_3_f3_5x4.jpg?resize=240,300 240w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 250px\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption class=\"c-figcaption  a-font-secondary-regular-m lrv-u-margin-t-050\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"\">The Ann Demeulemeester campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"a-font-secondary-regular-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase u-font-size-11 lrv-u-color-grey lrv-u-margin-l-025\">Nikolai von Bismarck\/Courtesy of Ann Demeulemeester<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIRST TAKE:\u00a0It\u2019s not every day that fashion aficionados get to see an Ann Demeulemeester campaign. The brand, which usually shies away from advertising, on Tuesday will release its first official campaign under the creative direction of Stefano Gallici. Photographed by Nikolai von Bismarck and styled by Elodie David, the moody images have personal nods to the Italian designer, as they were shot at Villa Manin in the country\u2019s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, a monumental 18th-century estate located near Gallici\u2019s hometown.\u00a0 The Ann Demeulemeester campaign. Nikolai von Bismarck\/Courtesy of Ann Demeulemeester Set against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy\u2019s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October. These include elongated tailoring reinterpreting the Victorian era with a softer filter and a play on proportions; fluid pink brocades winking to bedtime and \u201870s hotel vibes; as well as iterations of Napoleon jackets worn over lingerie-inspired, gauzy-textured dresses or lived-in denim pants tucked into boots. The Ann Demeulemeester campaign. Nikolai von Bismarck\/Courtesy of Ann Demeulemeester The images will be released in the leadup to the opening of the brand\u2019s new store in Milan, which will be unveiled in Via Montenapoleone with an event on Feb. 26 during fashion week, as reported.\u00a0 The first outside the brand\u2019s flagship in Antwerp, the location signals not only a moment of expansion but also of heightened visibility for the company. This has been recently reinforced with key placements on celebrities both in sync with the brand\u2019s ethos and more unexpected names. These ranged from Jamie Campbell Bower walking the Ann Demeulemeester spring 2026 show to the likes of Karol G, who most recently wore a white distressed dress from the brand for her appearance during\u00a0Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl LX Halftime\u00a0show. 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