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Mr. Saturday

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Experiential, Event Production, Content, Commercial Production, Fashion

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Exploring Louis XIV influence on ballet, media, and the French Revolution.

De La Nuit PFW Presentation

CRUEL partnered with Mr. Saturday to produce the Spring/Summer 2024 collection, "De La Nuit," at Paris Fashion Week in 2023, including both the runway production and digital runway presentation. The collection draws attention to Louis XIV's influence on ballet, media, and the French Revolution, and examines the interplay of beauty, destruction, and rebirth.


Like much of Mr. Saturday’s previous work, the collection uses historical inspiration to create a contemporary narrative. Design elements like tulle and updated tailoring silhouettes referenced King Louis XIV's impact on ballet, symbolizing the decadent lifestyle of Versailles that ultimately led to the French Revolution. The runway presentation was co-creative directed by Siphesile November, the principal dancer of the Canadian National Ballet. November choreographed the show, which featured dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet company. In addition to the clothing, the collection included a new series of eyewear and accessories, such as handmade leather garments from the Roots leather factory, where Mr. Saturday founder Joey Gollish currently holds the position of Creative Director in residence.


Mr. Saturday's SS24 "De La Nuit" runway presentation at Paris Fashion Week showcased the new collection and brought historical themes into a modern context for Paris Fashion Week. Through thoughtful design and narrative construction, the brand illustrated its unique perspective on history's impact on the present and future. The collection's presentation stood out for its fusion of fashion and performance art, earning attention for the brand and further cementing its reputation for thoughtful, historically-informed design; another iteration in the long standing partnership between CRUEL and Mr. Saturday.

CREDITS

Mr. Saturday (@mrsaturday)
CRUEL (@cruelcommons)
William Romeo (@williamromeoproduction)
Incendie (@incendiefilms)

Executive Producers

Executive Producer: CRUEL and Mr. Saturday

Mr. Saturday: J. Derek Brenzel
CRUEL: Karl Bechmann, Mac Siwocha

Creative Director: Joey Gollish
Associate Creative Director: Lucas Macrae

Art Director: Caitlan Hickey

Show Producer
William Romeo
Producer: Adrien Sagnier & Ksenia Harwood

Stylist: Ronald Burton III
Stylist Assistant: Kenny Paul, Paige Preston

Casting Director: Dominyka Angelyte

Movement Director: Pierre Podevyn
Choreography: Siphe November

Dancers: Siphe November, Taïs Vinolo, Sam Akins

Décoration: Alexandre Andromède Roy

Hair Lead: Roger Cho
Makeup Lead: Porsche Poon

Photographer: Saxon Lane

Show Film Producer
Incendie
Director: Jean-Charles Charavin
Producer: Antoine Olla
DOP: Jérôme Berthier
Steadicam: Hugo Gastaud
1st AC: Alexander Stein
1st AC: Grégoire Kappes
2nd AC: Marthe Pitous
Operator: Mathias Sabourdin
Operator: Arnaud Gaudelle
PA Nicolas: Duranton & Arnaud Zen
Editor: David Poucet
Colorist: Grégoire Lesturgie

Music:
The Beach Boys - Our Prayer
Casey MQ - Miss Dalloway
Harvey Mandel - Christo Redentor
Lucie Antunes - Hoho

  • Founded in 2013, CRUEL began as a university lifestyle platform in Montreal and a vibrant hub for young people, fuelled by the rise and influence of social media. By 2015, our company had transformed into a marketing agency, attracting clients keen to engage with youth culture, and leveraging expertise from hosting thousands of events and pioneering localized content initiatives. CRUEL's early success was marked by the nationwide launch of Snapple Spiked in 2016, leveraging an authentic, grassroots-focused campaign.

    By 2018, CRUEL’s emergence as a creative force in the agency marketplace was nationally recognized, earning accolades such as Campaign of the Year and Brand of the Year for the launch of the 7ACRES cannabis brand. Since then, our agency has embraced adaptability and innovation, shifting from traditional event marketing to a fully integrated approach that now combines Branding, Content, Experiential, and Partnership services.

    Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, while also staying relevant, was highlighted by the LottoMax Dream Drop campaign in 2022, which was recognized with a Cannes Lion for Experience Design. In 2023, CRUEL continued to capture media attention, featured in prestigious publications such as Hypebeast, Highsnobiety, and Vogue. By delivering fully-integrated brand experiences that capitalize on contemporary trends, CRUEL consistently delivers innovative strategies to connect brands with the next generation of consumers.

  • BRANDING

    Research and Insights 
    Brand Strategy and Planning
    Brand Identity
    Art Direction
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    UI and UX Design 

    CONTENT

    Brand Storytelling
    Digital Strategy
    Content Production
    Commercial Photography
    Channel Planning
    Community Management
    Digital Platform Development
    Emerging Tech Integrations
    3D Motion Design

    EXPERIENTIAL

    Activation Development
    Installations and Pop-Ups 
    Event Strategy and Production
    Interactive Product Sampling
    Logistics Management
    Staff Recruitment/Training  
    Retail Environments

    PARTNERSHIPS

    Strategic Partnerships 
    Negotiation and Contracting
    Sponsorship Framework 
    Property Representation 
    Sponsor Activation
    Valuation and Measurement

  • Brand of the Year ADCANN and

    Canadian Cannabis Awards

    SUPREME CANNABIS (2018)

    Best Marketing Campaign

    O’Cannabiz Awards

    SUPREME CANNABIS (2019)

    ADC Awards 2022
    Gold for Media Innovation

    MR. SATURDAY (2022)

    Cannes Bronze Lion for Brand

    Experience and Activation

    MR. SATURDAY (2022)

    Atomic Awards, Gold for Niche Targeting, Collaboration, Engagement

    MR. SATURDAY (2022)

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