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SF Jeans launches its latest collection with 4 ad series campaign
MUMBAI: The new SF Jeans Autumn/Winter collection is out. Surrounding the collection the jean company has unleashed a 4-ad series, which revolves around the interpretation of life as a ‘game’, looking at the world through a pair of SF-tinted sunglasses.
Comprising of a total of 15 print ads and 69 hoardings in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and cities of UP as well as the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, the campaign has been conceived by Bangalore based Fisheye Creative Solutions.
Shot entirely in vintage and rustic South Africa, in SF’s characteristic of irreverenence and off-beat style, a ‘diary’ is showcased as one’s lower back with a phone number tattooed on it. A ‘career’, apparently, isn’t about applying B-school principles, but applying suntan lotion on a bevy of scantily clad women. ‘Home’ is a suitcase, and dinner is best wound up with a delicious toe for ‘dessert’. The campaign has been shot by international fashion photographer, Tejal Patni.
The company states that this latest campaign is emblematic to SF previous campaigns. Irreverent, funny and experimentative, this campaign gets its audience looking at things in an original and a unique manner. The key products unveiled for this season double up as combat gear to confront monotony.
For instance, the new ‘tweed’ range is an almost impertinent blend of convention and rebellion and the ‘rust’ collection, patched with abrasions and tears is for the guys who insist on wearing tradition out day after day.
The colourful and multi-printed ‘Knits’ add that zing to the winter and the SF shirt – stylised, slim and full of swish, sets the style apart. All the cargo’s are designed with multi-pocketed and innovative line of cargos.
The daily gear apart, SF has also launched an extensive range of accessories that include socks, key chains, wallets, canvas belts, sling bags, rucksacks and caps as an offer as a part of the new collection.
“Our new campaign dons on an international image with models sporting SF clothing that speaks high fashion. Oodles of sex appeal in the campaigns have also been added to spruce up the whole look “,said SF Jeans brand head Ajay Ramachandran.
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
