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Crocs turns the ordinary on its head with a wonderfully unordinary step
MUMBAI: Crocs is kicking off its next chapter by celebrating everything that refuses to fit the mould. The global casual footwear major has unveiled Wonderfully Unordinary, a new worldwide brand platform that marks a shift from simply belonging to boldly becoming.
For Crocs, this is more than a fresh campaign. It is the brand’s first global, omnichannel push since Come As You Are debuted in 2017, and signals a deeper, more future-facing conversation with a younger generation that sees the world through its own lens.
If Come As You Are was an open invitation to authenticity, Wonderfully Unordinary goes a step further. It leans into growth, self-expression and transformation, positioning Crocs as a catalyst for seeing the everyday anew. The idea is simple but pointed: the ordinary can feel extraordinary when experienced on your own terms.
The platform launches with a 90-second hero film that feels more like a sensory jolt than a traditional brand ad. Created with creative agency Flower Shop and directed by Adam Berg of Smuggler, the film was shot in São Paulo and features professional dancers cast as mannequins who come alive through striking visual effects. Movement, emotion and awakening take centre stage, mirroring the brand’s belief in instinct and lived expression over polish.
Crocs’ chief marketing officer Carly Gomez said the brand has long been about joy in everyday life, a sentiment that resonates strongly with a generation learning to trust its instincts and tune out the noise. The new platform, she noted, is designed to reflect how today’s consumers experience the world differently and shape their own narratives.
Wonderfully Unordinary made its global debut on January 29 and is the first chapter in a story that will roll out through 2026 and beyond. The platform will extend across product storytelling, digital and social content, influencer partnerships, retail experiences and out-of-home campaigns, creating a unified global presence.
At a time when culture often feels trapped in algorithm-driven sameness, Crocs is betting on real moments: dancing without choreography, stopping to smell flowers, discovering joy in the unscripted. The message is deliberately unpolished and refreshingly human.
As the brand steps into this new era, Crocs is making its stance clear. You do not need to have everything figured out. You just need to be yourself. And in a world chasing perfection, that, according to Crocs, is wonderfully unordinary.
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
