Beavertown - The brief

When Beavertown came to the Fifth to launch their new fashion range in line with their campaign ‘Social Beings’, we realised that we were going to have to do things a bit differently. A campaign centred around genuine human connections; it was clear traditional fashion creators weren’t going to fit.

insight

Modern society often portrays a world where every aspect of life, especially fashion, is meticulously tailored for social media consumption, fostering an environment of anti-togetherness and disconnection from genuine experiences. We aimed to counter this trend by aligning Beavertown with creators who value embracing their authentic selves as social beings, not merely as personas on social media. This insight formed the foundation for the campaign's core message: "Social beings, not beings on social."

The solution - Social beings, not beings on social

In a world dominated by these curated and staged social media profiles, we sought to challenge the status quo with a thought-provoking campaign that celebrated authenticity rather than just a carefully crafted facade for the grid. Inviting genuine social beings to showcase the Beavertown clothing at one of the brand's Summer events, the campaign took a unique and refreshing approach. Rather than briefing the creators to capture carefully curated content, we gave them disposable cameras to capture their evenings and outfits in real time, ensuring that the content reflected genuine moments of togetherness, free from the constraints of an idealised photo. In order to drive brand awareness throughout our talent's content we took their raw, unstaged photos and edited them into scroll stopping reels. Using an authentic on-trend art direction and strong music to stand out against the clutter.

THE RESULTS

This innovative approach successfully introduced Beavertown into the fashion space by advocating for genuine moments of togetherness. Merging the worlds of style and socialising, Beavertown clothes were portrayed not just as a fashion choice, but as a choice for real social beings. The campaign received notable recognition for promoting authenticity in a social media-driven world, fostering engagement and resonance with the target audience. It succeeded in garnering attention and appreciation for challenging the norm, ultimately reinforcing Beavertown's brand as one that champions true self-expression and meaningful connections.