Miley Cyrus’s latest (and most playful) Gucci campaign fuses her signature rock ‘n’ roll attitude with a surprisingly romantic, floral aesthetic that captivates.
In the world of high-end fragrance, a campaign is often less about the scent itself and more about the feeling it evokes. For the new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense campaign, Miley Cyrus debuts a story that is a masterful fusion of her signature grit and the brand’s whimsical glamour.
Leaning into a whimsical, almost rococo dreamscape, Millie Bobby Brown unveils her latest collaboration with Crocs—and it’s a fantastical departure from their usual casual comfort.
Is this a scene from a forgotten fairy tale, or just Millie Bobby Brown embracing a new chapter of playful sophistication? The actress, known for her bold red-carpet choices and Gen-Z savvy, has partnered with Crocs for a new campaign that is anything but ordinary. It’s a study in contrasts: high-fashion styling meets the brand’s signature comfort, all set against a lush, painterly backdrop of manicured gardens and opulent bedrooms.
In one striking image, Brown reclines on a silken, olive-green bedspread. The setting feels both lavish and inviting, surrounded by rich tapestries and plush, embroidered pillows. She pairs a cream-colored, textured blouse with a flowing polka-dot skirt and sheer, patterned tights. It’s a look that channels an effortless, doll-like charm, but the real star? Her Crocs, reimagined as elegant, ribbon-adorned flats that seem perfectly at home in this luxurious setting.
Another shot transports us to a sun-drenched outdoor tea party, complete with elaborate tiered trays of pastries and a fluffy poodle companion. Here, Brown opts for a soft, pastel palette, wearing a delicate pink cardigan with floral embroidery over a simple white skirt. Her feet are nestled in fuzzy, light-grey Crocs slides, which she wears with her floral tights. The entire scene feels plucked from a storybook, a whimsical tableau that somehow makes the Crocs—a shoe often relegated to errands—look like a fashion-forward choice for a garden soiree.
The campaign artfully bridges the gap between the familiar and the fantastical, presenting a Millie Bobby Brown who is both a modern style icon and a character in her own elaborate narrative. It’s a smart move from a brand looking to shed its utilitarian image and fully embrace a fashion audience. By pairing their footwear with everything from sophisticated blouses to frothy skirts, Crocs and Brown are making a compelling case: comfort can, in fact, be chic. It’s a testament to the influence of today’s most popular celebrities and their power to turn the unexpected into the essential.
For BLONDE Magazine (and a hauntingly beautiful August issue), Lea van Acken unveils a layered, futuristic fantasy that fuses romance with a sci-fi edge.
In an age of endless celebrity content, a fashion shoot that feels like a full cinematic narrative is a rare and precious thing. Lea van Acken’s work with photographer Frederick Herrmann for the August 2025 issue of BLONDE Magazine is precisely that—a story told in three acts.
Each image, with its careful styling and distinct atmosphere, contributes to a cohesive vision that is both haunting and incredibly stylish. The entire feature is a masterclass in fashion as a form of world-building. So, are we witnessing the dawn of a new, emotionally charged era in fashion editorial—or is Lea van Acken simply proving the power of a single, brilliant narrative?
