Ruben Hughes is a creative lead based in Copenhagen.
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ILLUM: New In Scandinavia & The World

Scandinavia has never looked just one way.

For ILLUM's seasonal campaign, we explored a contemporary expression of Scandinavian identity. One shaped by culture, community and lived experience, rather than heritage alone.

As conversations around identity and belonging continued to evolve, we wanted to reflect the many perspectives that shape Scandinavia today. Featuring models born and raised across Denmark and Sweden, the campaign brought together a diverse cast alongside a curated selection of brands from Scandinavia and the world.

A celebration of modern luxury and the people who define it.

 

Campaign

The campaign reimagined Scandinavian luxury through a cast that reflected the diversity of the region today. Featuring models born and raised across Denmark and Sweden, the work brought together Scandinavian and international fashion within a visual world shaped by culture, community and lived experience.

Impact

The campaign was rolled out across ILLUM’s retail environment, social channels and prominent window placements facing Strøget and Købmagergade, two of Copenhagen’s most heavily trafficked shopping streets.

By carrying the campaign from digital platforms into highly visible physical locations in the city centre, the work created a unified brand expression while reinforcing ILLUM’s positioning as a destination where Scandinavian heritage, international fashion and contemporary culture coexist.

Role

Campaign Development - Creative Oversight - Art Direction

From concept to execution, I led the development of the campaign, defining its creative strategy, visual language and multi-channel rollout. Working across photography, casting, styling, retouching and internal stakeholders, I guided the project from initial idea through to final delivery.