We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your dorm room, apartment, or house watching television, most likely in your yoga pants and rocking a makeup-free face, when a commercial of a drop dead gorgeous fashion model appears. One of two events will then occur: either your self-esteem plummets for the duration of the commercial, or, you stare wistfully at the screen, dreaming of being that girl. That is the power of fashion commercials; we are enticed by beautiful clothing, luxurious lifestyles, and all the atmospherics that go into commercials. Seeing as finals week is quickly approaching and I am pretty sure I wore the same dress all weekend long, it is safe to say that we all could use a little inspiration. It is so easy to feel uninspired fashion-wise when our lives are consumed with final projects, papers, and exams. To break free from that here are some of my favorite inspirational fashion commercials you can watch to A: take a break from studying and B: get inspired.
1. Seven Henrietta Street by Kate Spade: Kate Spade succeeds at creating this perfect, colorful, bow adorned world for their customers. This commercial is no exception. What I love about it is that it inspires you to embrace all your quirks and idiosyncrasies. This commercial inspired me so much freshman year that I actually made a little painting of the transcript.
2. Miss Dior Cherie by Dior: Similar to the previous Kate Spade commercial this video is light-hearted and fun. Plus, it will make you want to move to Paris ASAP.
3. Prada Candy L’eau by Prada: Mastermind film director, Wes Anderson, co-directed this commercial. As always, he manages to create these idyllic, quaint worlds that are both aesthetically appealing and chock full of sarcasm.
4. Dress Normal by Gap: So many fashion advertisements and commercials rely on luxury and glamour to grab your attention. What is so great about this commercial is that it rejects those methods and uses such a relatable and simple story. Plus, as college students shortly leaving for winter break we know exactly what that girl is going through.
5. Gabrielle Nistico by Tiffany and Co.: There is something about this commercial that makes me want to paint or compose a masterpiece, and design some item of clothing. It does such a great job at showcasing different mediums of creativity (plus it makes you wish you were getting engaged, like, right now.)