Strategy
Concept development
Location planning
Copywriting
Design
UI / UX
Photography
Film
Post-production
Animation
A bespoke library of content, with the polish of heritage, craft and passion that sets ST Dupont apart, reminding customers that they’re not just buying a product, but membership of an elite club that includes iconic screen legends and world leaders. An exceptional pedigree for exclusively high quality products.
A 144-year-old visionary company with the savoir-faire to craft objects of desire, coveted by the elite. Exceptional materials are prized for their quality, artisans are celebrated as artists and authentic history and heritage are ingrained in every process. We took this history and produced modern content that could be used on all digital and offline channels.
Before any capture, we spent extensive time resourcing, researching, scouting and securing appropriate locations and models. We travelled to the Paris HQ where the ST Dupont historical archive is, and the heart of Saint-Germain and spent time filming at the brand’s atelier in Faverges on the shores of Lake Annecy.
We made sure we understood their story, learning to speak in their language, with all its pedigree and tone of voice first before any capture or acquisition took place.
Once the pre-production was complete, we retold the story of ST Dupont with rich digital content, engaging the senses and reinforcing the emotional connection to their talisman-like objects.
Telling stories that would create brand experiences and immerse viewers in the world of ST Dupont, from technique and tradition to the tactile experience of owning an object of desire.
We delivered emotional content which plays to the explorer within us, taking the viewer on an experiential journey through macro perspectives of textures and processes, always returning to ST Dupont’s patrimonial French identity.
Artfully crafting and extending the ST Dupont visual content into highly polished, enchanting copy, designs, pre-produced photography and film allowed us to express the true attention to detail, the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans and individuals who bring these sophisticated products to life, whilst maintaining continuity with all offline content.
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Copywriting, design styles, photography and films were produced with the same craft, passion and attention to detail as ST Dupont products, all stitched together with the art of the exceptional, like a thread running through every communication both online and offline.
This approach ensured the brand had a structured, clear formula for the announcement of their eCommerce platform along with social media content, look book, POS and brand-wide literature with continuity.
‘I only just had to make one briefing / presentation to The Observatory team, and it was great to see how fast they were able to capture the S.T. Dupont Brand DNA, and our exceptional know-how into a living brand content – both through very well-written body-copy and powerful/relevant photos and films.
Our brief clearly highlighted our will to combine the traditional/historical aspect of our Maison Dupont (from almost 145 years of history) with the “new luxury” contemporary vision of our Brand. The Observatory understood immediately our brief and their professional/global approach made us save time and move faster towards the right creative propositions.
The Observatory fully understood S.T. Dupont strategy and impressed us with their ability to embrace it and translate it into strong words and visuals. One of The Observatory’s key strengths was to create/deliver new Brand assets to reach and attract a younger clientele for Dupont, also striking the right balance between tradition and modernity to create the new Dupont lifestyle. We were delighted by our collaboration, it has been extremely professional, and it met our highest expectations.’
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