“The real power is to empower others… My mission in life is to empower the world.”
— Che “Rhymefest” Smith
Overview
The Courageous Class campaign platform embraced protagonists in their personal stories of resilience, optimism, and ambition. They were brave enough to believe they could make an impact and use their talent and voices to positively contribute to their communities and the world. They didn’t let where they came from or the adversity they have faced define their potential. The Courageous Class believed "The real models are the role models", and our platform gave them the place to tell those stories.
The Campaigns
We created well-rounded and all-encompassing media campaigns to drive awareness around the compelling stories of purpose. Our goal was to ensure that the consumer journey was inspiring and impactful. We brought this to life through a comprehensive mix of traditional, digital and social activations.
Photographers / Directors
Glen Luchford
Boo George
Stylists
Melanie Ward
Clare Richardson
Tiina Laakkonen
Set Design
Gilles Mills
Megan Duran
Gerard Santos
The Courageous Class F15 – Andreja Pejic / John Rose / Topaz Page-Green / Rhymefest / Jamie Clarke
The Courageous Class S16 – Bryn Mooser / Mari Malek / Shaun Ross / Nasir Sobhani / Caitlin Crosby
The Courageous Class F16 – RJ Mitte / Liya Kebede / Kenna / Lauren Wasser
The Accolades
LÜZER’S ARCHIVE: 200 Best special. Fashion Film Category
CLIO AWARDS: Clio Awards Fashion and Beauty, Short List
“To give people hope… that’s all that matters.”
— Lauren Wasser
The Real Models are the Role Models
Gentle Souls
Bond & Bowery