Balenciaga are on a casting roll for Autumn Winter 2015. First they shot Kate Moss and Lara Stone together for their womenswear campaign (their first joint ad together) and now they've announced that Sam Smith stars in their new menswear campaign [File under unlikely popstar casting].
The Brit singer announced the news via Twitter, writing: "Ladies & Gentlemen. The time has come for my first ever collaboration with a fashion house. You ready..." One hour later he revealed that this unidentified fashion house is Balenciaga: "So honoured and ecstatic to announce my collaboration with @BALENCIAGA on the upcoming FW15 Menswear collection!!!!"
The brand has now revealed the first shot from the campaign [above], and it's so very Sam Smith. The Lay Me Down singer is pictured making some expressive hand movements while posing in what look like a well-tiled basement. He wears a monochrome turtle neck and sleek blazer from the AW15 collection.
Of his new recruit, Creative Director Alexander Wang said: "Beyond his tremendous talent, Sam Smith conveys a quiet elegance and a subtle sensuality that are perfect for Blaneciaga. He represents both sensitivity and power – the dualities of the Balenciaga man."
While Sam adds: "I am absolutely honoured to have been chosen to be the face of Balenciaga. I have been a devoted fan of the brand for a while now. I love how intimate it feels, and how involved Alexander has been and is with the brand. I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be wearing these clothes let alone modelling them. So this is a dream come true, and I hope the beginning of a lovely long relationship with Alexander and the house."
See more Autumn Winter campaigns in the gallery below...
Autumn/Winter 2015 Campaigns
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Moncler
Meet brother and sister duo Lucky and Pyper Smith: models, music stars, major Instagram forces and now the stars of Moncler's Icelandic Fairytale A/W '15 campaign - shot by Annie Leibovitz, no less. Check out the ice-cool pair behind the scenes.
Pepe Jeans
Pepe Jeans' latest laid-back campaign stars none other than Jourdan Dunn, alongside Sam Rollinson, Flo Kloskey, Hollie-May Saker and Matt Hitt.
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For Autumn/ Winter 2015 Pepe Jeans have taken the brand back to it's Portobello roots with an all British line-up shot by esteemed photographer Glen Luchford and styled by renowned stylist Charlotte Stockdale
Chloe
Anja Rubik and Julia Stegner return for Chloe's AW15 campaign. An ode to friendship it was shot by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.
Paige + RHW
For their AW collaboration, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Paige Adams-Geller were inspired by off-duty models and the one and only Kate Moss.
Vionnet
Vionnet's stunning ballet-inspired AW15 campaign features Anna Cleveland, shot by Dylan Don.
3:1 Philip Lim
Viviane Sassen captured 3:1 Philip Lim's latest campaign in Bhutan. Seeking to show the beautiful in everyday happenings, it features girls cast locally in the country.
Reformation X Jeanne Damas
In collaboration with French beauty Jeanne Damas, US eco label Reformation have just unveiled a sexy, easy to wear new collection that's every aspiring Parisian's dream.
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Wide-leg jumpsuits, Breton striped tops and mini skirts are the perfect capsule wardrobe from Reformation and Jeanne Damas.
Claudie Pierlot
Olympia Campbell (little sis to fellow model Edie) will be fronts Claudie Pierlot's AW15 campaign in cosy sweaters and crisp blouses which have us willing on the new season.
FRAME Denim
We're big fans of FRAME Denim here at Grazia and Natasha Poly makes a strong case for its pared-back AW15 staples in the latest campaign. There's also some very chic 70s tailoring.
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Inspired by nature, the new collection includes fine cashmere, camel hair, alpaca and Gostwyck merino.
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With draped silhouettes and deconstructed shapes, it's a perfect example of modern, sophisticated tailoring.
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Theory
David Sims photographed Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova for Theory's laid-back AW15 campaign in chic wool suiting and luxe knitwear.
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Cara Delevingne worked a racy Le Smoking jacket in the latest YSL Beaute campaign for Rouge Pur Couture Lipsticks.
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Paloma Faith stars in Agent Provocateur's AW15 campaign, shot by Alice Hawkins.
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Hackney-born Paloma goes back to her roots in the campaign as both her and photographer Alice used to be shop girls for the brand early in their careers. The shoot took place at the brand's Broadwick Street store.
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In a nod to her former role, Paloma wears the brand's signature pink uniform over the label's latest lingerie sets, and she definitely wears them both well.