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Woman in a beige jacket leaning on a person in a white astronaut suit under warm studio lighting for MCM.

A woman wearing thick black glasses and a white top seated at a table with microphones and a tan monogram bag for MCM

Man wearing white astronaut suit with MCM monogram backpack and matching belt bag against dark background

Three figures seated behind a draped press conference table holding brown leather handbags against a curtained backdrop.

Figure in a white spacesuit and helmet seated at a table with a silver metallic handbag under warm indoor lighting.

Matt Dillon wearing a black leather jacket and holding a black bag while seated on a metallic cylindrical structure

Matt Dillon wearing a navy blue jacket holding a blue bag against a white background for MCM fall campaign

Behind-the-scenes view of a film crew watching an astronaut in a white suit holding a branded flag on a set

Woman leaning out of yellow taxi window next to person in astronaut helmet for MCM campaign

Model wearing a tan monogram jacket and carrying a brown handbag against a white background

MCM "From München to Mars" Fall 2024 Ad Campaign 2024

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MCM boldly bridges the gap between heritage luxury and speculative fiction in its Fall 2024 ad campaign, From München to Mars. Under the visionary creative direction of Katharina Korbjuhn, the project leans into a surreal, cinematic narrative that reimagines the storied fashion house as an interstellar explorer. Photographed by Collier Schorr, the campaign masterfully juxtaposes high-end craftsmanship with the stark, extraterrestrial tropes of space exploration. The imagery oscillates between a polished studio aesthetic and a staged lunar landing, capturing talent including Matt Dillon, Zelda Adams, and Steph Shiu. By placing iconic monogram-printed bags and metallic accessories against backdrops ranging from sterile, minimalist press conference settings to an industrial-inflected yellow taxi cab and dusty, simulated moonscapes, the campaign achieves an editorial minimalism that feels both grounded and otherworldly. The execution utilizes live-action techniques to blend the familiar textures of luxury leather with the cold, reflective surfaces of astronaut suits and corrugated metal structures. Utilizing expert studio strobe and natural light, the visual language underscores a transformation of the classic travel aesthetic into a futuristic odyssey. This commercial endeavor successfully navigates the intersection of fashion and pop culture, transforming the act of carrying a bag into a mission-critical component of a larger, cosmic narrative that feels entirely at home on both terrestrial streets and far-flung planetary surfaces.