Fashion Brand Orlebar Brown Evokes the Spirit of Summer in New Campaign
The legendary Bulldog is to Orlebar Brown what the Trenchcoat is to Burberry. With 25 years of heritage, it has stood the test of time and epitomises everything O.B. represents. Crafted from over 60 individual materials by hand, this film was ultimately commissioned not just to celebrate this icon, but to pay homage to the design work and heritage of the brand.
Director Cian McKenna and the design team used a mix of Super 8 memories and beautiful CG cloth animation to evoke the spirit of summer. Composer and sound designer Denis Kilty conjured up the sounds of the sea, holidays, and summer vibes.
The brand was launched in 2007 (UK) by then photographer, Adam Brown who after attending a friends birthday party at a beach identified a gap in the market for smart men’s swimwear. At the time Adam had no experience within the fashion industry but led by