# Ad summary
A whimsical and luxurious brand film for Jacquemus's "Le Turismo" bag, set in Venice and a stylized atelier. It features a sophisticated woman guiding viewers through the bag's creation process, highlighting its meticulous craftsmanship, quality materials, and various sizes and colors, all while maintaining a playful, Italian-inspired aesthetic.
# Brand positioning
Jacquemus is presented as a high-fashion brand that values meticulous craftsmanship, unique design, and a playful, luxurious aesthetic. It aims to occupy a space in the consumer's mind as a purveyor of sophisticated, art-inspired accessories that are both functional and statement-making. The brand aligns with values of quality, artistry, and a certain whimsical elegance, promoting a lifestyle that is chic, cultured, and perhaps a little eccentric, with a strong Italian influence in this particular campaign. It pushes against norms of purely functional design by emphasizing the artistic process and the emotional connection to the product, while still highlighting practical aspects like material quality and size variations. The positioning is a blend of emotional (artistry, luxury, lifestyle) and functional (craftsmanship, quality materials, practical sizes).
# Product
The product is "Le Turismo," a new line of handbags by Jacquemus. The ad highlights its meticulous creation process, starting from a "sketch" and involving "500 pattern pieces, 4000 stitches, 300 meters of piping, and 2 zippers." It is crafted from "the finest leather," which is "soft as a pillow." A key design feature is the "Le Chiquito's iconic handle," which has become "Le Turismo's signature knot." The bags are available in a "seasonal fruits and vegetables" color palette, including red (strawberry), olive green (olive), and yellow (lemon). They come in "three essential sizes": "Le petit" (fits an egg), "Le classique" (fits a carbonara), and "Le Grand Turismo" (fits all the other bags inside). The ad implies the product is for fashion-conscious individuals who appreciate high-quality, unique, and versatile accessories with a touch of playful luxury. The ad addresses potential purchase barriers by showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and quality materials, justifying its premium nature.
# Visual style
The ad features a highly polished, high-end production quality with a distinct cinematic feel, blending a luxurious fashion commercial aesthetic with a touch of surrealism and playful humor. The editing style is a mix of static, carefully composed shots and smooth transitions, with some quicker cuts during the product detail segment. The pacing is generally moderate, allowing the viewer to absorb the visuals and dialogue, but it picks up slightly during the "factory" sequence. Visual motifs include bright, natural sunlight, architectural backdrops (Venice, minimalist white walls), and a focus on meticulous detail. The audio-visual sync is precise, with cuts and product actions often timed to the voiceover. The overall aesthetic is sophisticated, elegant, and slightly whimsical, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film.
# Hooks
Spoken: Female 1: "Welcome to my beautiful Italy. Today, I'm taking you to La Manifattura di Jacquemus."
Text overlay: Le Turismo / Welcome to my beautiful Italy. / Today, I'm taking you to / La Manifattura di Jacquemus.
Visual: Medium shot of a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white structured top and white pleated skirt, standing in an arched stone doorway overlooking a canal in Venice. The doorway has ornate ironwork above her head. Behind her are beige curtains and a dimly lit interior. A red and black gondola is visible in the foreground on the canal. The camera is stationary, third-person POV. Bright, natural sunlight.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
None used.
# Value propositions
- Le Turismo is a work of sophisticated savoir-faire.
- We work with only the finest leather... each leather is soft as a pillow.
- Le Chiquito's iconic handle has become Le Turismo's signature knot.
- Le Grand Turismo... you can finally fit all the other bags inside.
# Benefits
- work of sophisticated savoir-faire
- do things a little differently here
- dedicated specialists guarantee
- perfect shape
- soft as a pillow
- can finally fit all the other bags inside
- Why have one lover... when you can have three?
# Features
- 500 pattern pieces, 4000 stitches, 300 meters of piping, and 2 zippers
- finest leather
- perfect shapes
- our logo
- sewn together, like a jigsaw puzzle
- Le Chiquito's iconic handle has become Le Turismo's signature knot
- each leather is soft as a pillow
- seasonal fruits and vegetables color palette
- three essential sizes
- Le petit: fits an egg
- Le classique: a carbonara
- Le Grand Turismo: fits all the other bags inside
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 95% – The ad is primarily narrated by a brand persona, showcasing the product's creation and features, and delivering brand messaging.
- Customer 5% – Brief shots of "tourists" interacting with the setting, implying an aspirational customer experience.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:05 A sophisticated woman, the apparent creative director or brand persona, stands in an arched doorway overlooking a Venetian canal, welcoming the audience to "my beautiful Italy" and announcing a visit to "La Manifattura di Jacquemus." This sets a luxurious, Italian-themed, and slightly mysterious tone, establishing the brand's connection to high-end craftsmanship and a specific cultural aesthetic. The perspective is from the brand, inviting the audience into its world.
- 00:05–00:10 The woman is now in a gondola, continuing her introduction, stating that "we do things a little differently here..." This reinforces the brand's unique approach and playful eccentricity, maintaining the luxurious Italian setting. The tone is confident and inviting, from the brand's perspective.
- 00:10–00:13 The woman walks past a "JACQUEMUS" storefront, calling out to "Giuseppe! Hurry up!" This transitions the scene from the picturesque canal to a more active, behind-the-scenes feel, hinting at the creative process. The tone is playful and authoritative, still from the brand's perspective.
- 00:13–00:17 A fax machine prints a simple, hand-drawn sketch of a bag, as the woman's voiceover explains, "Like every other Jacquemus bag, it starts with a sketch." This visually represents the origin of the design, emphasizing the creative and artisanal beginning of each product. The tone is informative and highlights the brand's design philosophy.
- 00:17–00:21 The woman stands in front of a white wall, holding a blank piece of paper, then drops it, saying "Thank you, Simon." This is a humorous, meta-commentary on the "sketch" idea, implying the simplicity of the initial concept before the complex execution. The tone is playful and self-aware.
- 00:21–00:30 The woman, holding a pointer, stands before a large blackboard with detailed bag schematics, explaining that "Le Turismo is a work of sophisticated savoir-faire. But first... some musical inspiration." Two assistants on ladders add details to the drawing. This shifts to showcasing the technical expertise and meticulous design process, while also introducing a whimsical element with the "musical inspiration." The tone is educational and slightly theatrical, from the brand's expert perspective.
- 00:30–00:33 The woman requests "Volume, please!" and a diverse group of people in lab coats, holding clipboards, look up expectantly. This builds anticipation for the "musical inspiration" and introduces the "craftsmen" as a dedicated team. The tone is dramatic and engaging.
- 00:33–00:36 The woman closes her eyes, seemingly enjoying the music, while the assistants continue working on the blackboard. This reinforces the idea of music as inspiration and the artistic nature of the work. The tone is serene and focused.
- 00:36–00:43 The woman's voiceover details the bag's construction: "It takes 500 pattern pieces, 4000 stitches, 300 meters of piping, and 2 zippers." The group of people in lab coats diligently write notes on their clipboards. This emphasizes the intricate and labor-intensive process, highlighting the quality and precision involved. The tone is factual and impressive, from the brand's expert perspective.
- 00:43–00:55 Various craftspeople in lab coats are shown meticulously working with leather, cutting, stamping with a logo, and sewing pieces together. One person uses a pasta maker to create "leather pasta." The voiceover explains, "We work with only the finest leather, we cut it into perfect shapes, we stamp it with our logo, then the pieces are sewn together, like a jigsaw puzzle." This visually demonstrates the craftsmanship and quality materials, with the pasta maker adding a surreal, playful touch that ties into the Italian theme. The tone is informative and showcases the artisanal process.
- 00:55–00:58 A clock's minute hand rapidly moves from 2:00 to 3:00, and a bell rings. This signifies a break or the passage of time, adding a touch of humor and realism to the "factory" setting.
- 00:58–01:03 The woman uses a megaphone to announce "Time for a break, guys! Pausa ragazzi! Enjoy! Buon appetito!" The craftspeople are shown sitting by a canal in Venice, eating pasta from plates on their laps. This reinforces the Italian theme and the playful, communal atmosphere of the brand. The tone is lighthearted and celebratory.
- 01:03–01:10 Close-ups show hands tying a knot in leather, and a man examining a bag handle through a magnifying glass. The voiceover explains, "We have mastered the ancient art of tying knots. Le Chiquito's iconic handle has become Le Turismo's signature knot." This highlights a specific design detail and its connection to the brand's heritage (Le Chiquito bag), emphasizing uniqueness and craftsmanship. The tone is proud and detailed.
- 01:10–01:15 A young man in a lab coat smells a green quilted fabric. The voiceover states, "Our dedicated specialists guarantee each leather is soft as a pillow." This emphasizes the luxurious feel and quality of the materials, appealing to sensory experience. The tone is reassuring and highlights quality control.
- 01:15–01:20 The woman holds a tray of strawberries, explaining, "Our color palette is seasonal fruits and vegetables." This introduces the color theme in a visually appealing and natural way. The tone is elegant and descriptive.
- 01:20–01:28 Quick cuts show a plum, a red bag, a strawberry, a green bag, an olive, a yellow bag, and a lemon, with the woman's voiceover naming each fruit and then the corresponding bag color. This visually links the natural inspiration to the product colors, showcasing the range. The tone is playful and descriptive.
- 01:28–01:29 A hand drops a lemon, and the woman exclaims, "Giuseppe! What are you doing..." This is a humorous interjection, breaking the product showcase with a playful, slightly exasperated tone, reinforcing the brand's quirky personality.
- 01:29–01:38 The woman walks through the atelier, inspecting bags held by the craftspeople. She says, "No. One more stitch. Perfect shape. Beautiful! That one needs a holiday..." This demonstrates her discerning eye for quality and perfection, while also adding a touch of humor and personification to the bags. The tone is authoritative yet playful.
- 01:38–01:41 Two women (tourists) stand on a bridge in Venice, looking at the canal. The voiceover states, "Le Turismo comes in three essential sizes." This transitions to showcasing the different sizes in a real-world, aspirational setting. The tone is informative and aspirational.
- 01:41–01:47 The woman stands on the bridge, and a hand presents her with the smallest bag. She holds it up and says, "Le petit: fits an egg." This demonstrates the smallest size and its capacity in a humorous, memorable way. The tone is playful and descriptive.
- 01:47–01:51 The two tourists are shown again, one taking a photo. The woman then holds up the medium-sized bag, saying, "The classique: a carbonara." This continues the playful demonstration of size and capacity, linking it to Italian culture. The tone is playful and descriptive.
- 01:51–01:53 A young man (gondolier) stands on a bridge in Venice. This is a brief, aesthetic shot reinforcing the Venetian setting.
- 01:53–02:01 The woman holds up the largest bag, stating, "And the big one... you can finally fit all the other bags inside. Le Grand Turismo." This highlights the largest size and its ultimate capacity, humorously suggesting it can carry the smaller versions. The tone is grand and playful.
- 02:01–02:02 The group of people (tourists and gondolier) are shown on the bridge in Venice. This reinforces the aspirational travel theme.
- 02:02–02:07 The woman stands on the bridge, holding all three bags, and asks, "Why have one lover... when you can have three?" This is a provocative and playful closing statement, suggesting the desirability and versatility of owning multiple bags. The tone is confident and alluring.
- 02:07–02:14 A wide shot of a Venetian canal with a gondola, with the sun glinting on the water. The "JACQUEMUS" logo appears. This provides a beautiful, aspirational closing visual, reinforcing the brand's luxury and Italian inspiration.