more mysterious videos from director/photographer karen collins in collaboration with ceft and company. the agency helped on the conception and production of the never underdressed series. view all work related to this project.
Beauty / Fragrances
events: net-a-porter beauty’s anniversary event in new york
“turning the world of beauty on its head” net-a-porter beauty anniversary event reached 13 million impressions in just 3 days. net-a-porter engages ceft and company new york to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of their beauty division. the agency worked with key clients to create, design, and produce an interactive and on-brand environment that […]
Product/package design: spectral signature in fragrance packaging
silicone shell with a velvety-soft-touch finish. glass fragrance flacone. product design by ceft and company new york for fragrance packaging on behalf of revlon international. the elegantly folded shapes on this limited edition silicone shell not only protect but also display a beautiful glass fragrance flacone inside. the spectral signature shell is made of flexible […]
product/package design: revlon’s charlie fragrance limited edition packaging proposal for relaunch
to revitalize revlon’s iconic fragrance brand, charlie, ceft and company proposed going back to the brand’s fragrance DNA and partnering up with a renowned fragrance designer to bring credibility back to the brand. the launch would begin with the creation of a limited edition perfume in order to generate press, and eventually use as guide […]
Film: “the double” featuring helena christensen for VS magazine
a film about winning and losing, love and lust, and the mysterious contents of a woman’s handbag. ceft and company has collaborated with various photographers and magazines in the past in the creation of editorial content, from numero homme in france, men’s club in japan, big magazine, soma and big report in US, doing bird […]
product/packaging design: revlon charlie tone-on-tone body fragrances
as part of the rebranding effort for revlon’s iconic fragrance charlie, ceft and company assisted in the naming of the new products, as well as the design of the new packaging range. charlie “electric blue” – naming by ceft and company for phase II of packaging work for revlon we created a range of 12 […]
social media: net-a-porter social media campaign results
net-a-porter engaged ceft and company to assist in their anniversary event for net-a-beauty, NAP’s beauty division that features hand-selected cosmetics and fragrances exclusively available at net-a-porter. on the left: CEO of luxury fragrance brand kilian, elisabeth noel jones, and on the right: beauty director of american vogue, sarah brown, with net-a-porter vice president, david olson. […]
product/packaging design: revlon charlie rio rebel
rio rebel limited edition body spray packaging design by ceft and company for revlon charlie charlie “rio rebel” – naming by ceft and company for phase II of packaging work for revlon we created a range of 12 body sprays (see body spray range) and 4 eaux de toilette (see EDT work here) in various colors […]
advertising: adore spring / summer advertising featuring model siri tollerod
print and outdoor advertising campaign for japanese fashion luxury label, adore. ceft and company was engaged in the shoot, post production, mechanical and technical proofing of this luxury advertising campaign. view all work for adore.
advertising: adore spring / summer campaign with model tanya dziahileva
model tanya dziahileva strikes a pose (or three) for japanese fashion brand adore’s spring/summer line. view all work related to this project.
press: collaborations in art, fashion and advertising – interview with creative director ucef hanjani
“for hanjani, uniting separate forces to create a more effective and result is a mantra. during a project for the nike free women’s apparel, which included print and film, he was determined to choose a photographer that would complement the brand. ‘nike’s inspiration comes from the streets and the sports that propel everyday people into global athletics,’ hanjani explains. ‘to express this, we contacted the gallery of a french art photographer, denis darzacq, who had no agent or commercial representative…we arranged a shoot that was not just in line with denis’ work, but true to nike’s brand.’ the ad features a woman dressed in the relevant…
editorial: girl on wood – lingerie and accessories photoshoot
in this photoshoot for the erotica issue, creative director ucef hanjani selected minimal pieces in order to emphasize luxury in each shot. using skin to amplify the exclusively black accessories and lingerie pieces, the campaign/story was held together by the camera’s static point of view and the reappearing untreated-block of wood. the lingerie campaign features […]
advertising: Aliph’s Jawbone ad campaign
jawbone is a product from aliph, a technology and wearable products company. aliph’s line of products include the jawbone UP wristbands and portable audio devices, jambox wireless speakers, the jawbone era and icon bluetooth headsets, and noise assassin technology. ceft and company was commissioned by aliph to create a series of visuals for their upmarket […]
Product/Package design: le labo scented candles for ceft and company
scented as no other candle can be, by fabrice penot of le labo fragrances. featuring a soft matte rubber dipped glass base, used to stabilize the candles. soft-touch packaging labels hand-pressed in pure silver inks that are individually numbered. in collaboration with our good friends at le labo fragrances, we’re proud to share the final […]
press: style.com covers net-a-porter beauty event by ceft and company
“i was defying gravity… i got some good shots after a few attempts… and the pictures seemed to be a hit on… social media channels” above image style.com contributor scott lipps, with ceft and company’s creative director and co founder ucef hanjani at the net-a-porter event. scott lipps wrote: “in this day and age of social media massively consuming our lives, which is going to emerge as the winner for brands—social media marketing or traditional print ads (or both)? when an ad executive invited me to take part in the optical illusion that was the net-a-porter upside room the other day, of course i had to see what all the fuss was about…” “now why…
social media: nars cosmetics first social media campaign
fully integrated with facebook, the social media site will auto post entries on facebook. the face-pile module allows users to see like-minded friends who have also joined the experience. social media modules allow users to invite friends to the challenge or upload an entry image with comments. posted comments on the NARS site can be shared […]
product/package design: drakkar noir packaging design
the original package for drakkar noir fragrances by guy laroche. ceft and company’s updated design for drakkar noir via l’oreal’s luxury division. the cap from the original bottle was replaced with an integrated atomizer creating a streamline uni-body form. however the original and iconic drakkar noir bottle remained an asset, and in the process of redesigning this, it […]
press: nars cosmetics rolls out new social media strategy
“social media is a challenging medium for luxury brands. while it’s tempting and advantageous, it comes with many perils, namely lack of control and placement and associations with mass outlets. for NARS it was quite apparent that we had to start from scratch and custom build a website that was within the brands aesthetic and sensibility, while incorporating as many available social media channels as possible. we started with a custom interactive facebook app and fangate that allows NARS fans to see the top contestants in real time. the facebook app seamlessly directed traffic to the free standing website where users were able to experience NARS in its full glory. the site structure incorporated…
press: the independent features our nars social media campaign
“inspired by the makeup brand’s popular makeover books, makeupyourmind.com – launched may 6 – invites beauty fans to upload their looks in the hopes of winning a trip to new york fashion week and other prizes. in order to participate, aspiring makeup artists need to connect via their facebook accounts in order to share their interpretations of ten different nars looks. ‘follow the steps and create your own expression of the look,’ it says on the website, but: ‘no two people are alike, so let your individual beauty and creativity show.’ the community can then vote on favorites, clicking a heart-shaped button, with the most popular winning a trip to new…
advertising: adore beauty campaign
the beauty campaign proposal for a current fashion client aimed at expanding the brand’s ready-to-wear fashion line. the campaign focuses on single and double page advertising inserts, using the ready-to-wear collection’s color palettes and design translated into make-up. view all work for adore.
Press: as featured in NY Times ceft and company to reintroduce revlon’s iconic brand charlie
“revlon, new york, chose ceft and company, new york, to help reintroduce the fragrance brand charlie. billings were not disclosed. the agency’s work will include packaging design.” ceft and company is thrilled to be the agency of choice for the rebranding of the iconic fragrance, charlie. charlie is one of revlon’s most iconic fragrance brands which made waves upon its original launch back in 1973. since then, the brand lost its cache and was pushed into drugstore distribution, with mainly body sprays as its core business. the original brand had such impact that even today, charlie is mentioned in nearly every fragrance launch strategy. ceft and company’s efforts will be to update…
strategy/positioning: revlon’s charlie – how to bring a ‘heritage brand’ back into the limelight
great history for one of the most successful fragrance brands of all time. charlie changed the world of perfume with a wink. an “a-to-z” brand stewardship is key in any revamping. plans for a limited-edition perfume launch are essential in recapturing the lead perfume position charlie once had. while charlie lost ground in the past […]
product/package design: revlon’s charlie holiday gift packaging
1- the metallic silver base-coat, revealed above on the edge band, was altered by a touch plate of 5% white and matte aqueous costing, to create a slightly less reflective and more of a matte “pewter-y” finish. charlie by revlon is one of the most historic and iconic brands in the world of fragrance. ceft […]
advertising: fan di fendi fragrance
ceft and company is commissioned to ideate the next advertising campaign for fan di fendi perfume. view all work related to this project.
product/package design: for revlon’s iconic brand charlie’s eau de toilette range
charlie is one of revlon’s most iconic fragrance brands which made waves upon its original launch back in 1973. since then, the brand lost its cache and was pushed into drugstore distribution, with mainly body sprays as its core business. the original brand had such impact that even today, charlie is mentioned in nearly every […]
product/package design: Viktor & Rolf
the additional color ranges were intended for potential “versioning” to follow the launch these are the agencies product and packaging design proposals for viktor & rolf fragrances, through l’oreal’s luxury division. the heavy resin molded outer shell was designed to resemble the classic tile works associated to historic baths, and allow the piece to blend […]
product/package design: fragrance prototype 4
the bottle is made of synthetic opaque dorian, with a machined wooden lid and a snap-lock mechanism. the actuator consists of a dual nozzle, allowing two different doses of fragrance at the push of a button. the actuator dips into the fragrance via two flexible plastic micro tubes at the left side of the vessel containing […]
product/package design: maharam aromatic interior sprays
these product conception and design proposals were originally intended for maharam design studios. curated from natural plant base scents, the interior sprays seek to bring the spirit and experience of maharam’s unified patterns to life through the other senses. maharam is recognized for its rigorous and holistic commitment to design as a leading provider of […]
news: revlon engages ceft and company on brand relaunch
ceft and company new york is commissioned by cosmetic and fragrance company revlon for a positioning and strategy project for one of its iconic international brands. more details on this very exciting project to come. view all work for revlon.
product/package design: revlon’s charlie limited edition packaging design
all the charlie fragrances inside the limited edition box included a clear double glass bottle. body spray declination for store distribution. eau de toilette boxes and bottles. revlon’s charlie in-store display insuring recognition and brand awareness in a crowded environment. view all work for revlon.
press: teen vogue features our nars social media campaign
“to celebrate the release of the new book makeup your mind: express yourself by NARS founder and creative director, françois nars, the cosmetic brand is launching makeupyourmind.com, a virtual global gallery to showcase your personal interpretation of beauty. you’ll be able to re-create a look from the book, upload an image of your makeup creation, and then vote for your favorite entries. you may even win one of thirteen prizes, including a trip to new york city to join NARS backstage during new york fashion week! how it works: select one of the twelve looks on the website and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions … post a picture of your handiwork to the website and then vote for…
digital: nars cosmetics “makeup your mind” ipad optimized website
while not an ipad app, the NARS website (www.makeupyourmind.com) coding was done in a manner which allowed users to interact, view, vote and comment on the site using an ipad or smart device. the website, designed and produced by ceft and company new york, was the answer to NARS’s desire to broaden its audience and create […]
product/package design: revlon’s charlie redesign proposal for body fragrance
ceft and company new york was engaged by revlon UK for the relaunch of charlie fragrance brands. the agency created a 5-year plan that included positioning, identity, brand partnerships, exclusive distribution plans, scent creation, as well as packaging design and limited edition bottles. the first element due to be revealed to the UK public was […]
