The collaboration between Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, and J.Crew not only brings together fashion and film, but also showcases the power of creative marketing. By combining the aesthetics of their fall collection with themes of the upcoming movie, “The Romantics,” J.Crew has successfully created a buzz in both industries.
The film, directed by Galt Niederhoffer and based on her novel of the same name, follows a group of friends reuniting for a wedding, uncovering lingering wounds among them.
Here, fashion isn’t just playing a supporting role – it’s a key marketing partner for the film. The cast, featuring Adam Brody, Rebecca Lawrence, and Jeremy Strong, recently reunited for a photo shoot with J.Crew. They spent several hours changing in and out of numerous outfits for j. Crew’s fall catalog photo shot.
Holmes sported black-sequin harem pants with a chambray button-down shirt, a blend she favors for its mix of tomboy and Diane Keaton style. She also showcased a brown cocktail frock and a champagne-colored, flapper-inspired beaded outfit. Holmes describes that as her favorite piece, noting, “It’s flirty but grown-up, too.”