Golden Glows

How we turned red carpet secrets into record-breaking retail success

  • Launch Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Highlighter by creating more than just another product campaign—craft an entire world that captures the allure of Hollywood's golden age while driving modern beauty obsession.

  • Beauty lovers don't just want products; they want to be transported. By merging old Hollywood glamour with contemporary star power, we could create something that felt both timeless and utterly modern.

  • Transform Charlotte's red carpet secret weapon into an attainable piece of Hollywood magic, starring the ultimate modern ingenue, Lily James.

  • Inspired by:

    • Sultry silk red carpet gowns

    • Golden age cinema lighting

    • Vintage Hollywood sets

    • Star-studded premieres

    • Classic screen tests

    THE CAST

    • Lily James as our leading lady

    • Jourdan Dunn bringing modern glamour

    • A supporting cast of rising stars

    • Real red carpet testimonials

    • Behind-the-scenes beauty secrets

    THE PRODUCTION

    Dream team assembly:

    • Direction: Alice Kong

    • Photography: Matt Easton

    • DOP: Edward Gibbs

    • Set Design: Jack Flanagan

    • Styling: Rebecca Corbin-Murray

    • Art Direction: Ann Moyse

    THE MAGIC

    We created:

    • Campaign films channeling classic Hollywood

    • Editorial style imagery

    • Social-first content

    • Red carpet coverage

    • Retail experiences

THE IMPACT

The numbers spoke for themselves: Most successful launch in brand history • One product sold every minute • Unprecedented press coverage • Organic celebrity adoption • Retail waitlists globally

WHY IT WORKED

Success came from understanding: Everyone wants a piece of Hollywood • Red carpet secrets sell • Nostalgia drives desire • Star power still matters • Beauty lovers want worlds, not just products

The Delight Factor

By creating a world where everyone could be the star of their own Hollywood moment, we turned a highlighter into a piece of red carpet magic. Turns out, everyone wants to glow like Lily.

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