JD Williams Breaks Stereotypes with a New Summer Campaign

Doubling down on its goal to be an inclusive clothing brand, JD Williams has unveiled its new summer campaign that empowers middle-aged women to dress however they want under the sun. 

In partnership with House 337, the "Admit it, this age thing suits you" initiative dispels ageism beliefs by showing that self-expression and being fashionable are not bound by how old a person is. 

A 30-second spot starts with a powerful statement from one of JD Williams' models: "If you believe the rumors, you think people our age have no idea how to dress."

 

 

 

 

 

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Throughout the advert, middle-aged women sport the U.K. brand's latest summer collection released in tandem with the campaign. 

Our narrator then goes on to share that women in her age bracket have forgotten what it means to be sexy, losing their confidence, and giving up on their dreams. 

However, she reiterates that this shouldn't be the case.  

"Well, who chooses to believe the rumors? Not you, right?" she tells her viewers, as the spot ends with the campaign slogan. 

Expression Knows No Age

The latest from JD Williams cements the brand as a disruptor in the fashion industry, which often caters to younger audiences and neglects other markets that equally deserve recognition and representation. 

"This campaign has really resonated with midlife women and we’re thrilled to bring it back for summer 2024 with something even bolder and more challenging," said Esme Stone, head of brand marketing at JD Williams.

With "Admit it, this age thing suits you," the brand encourages everyone to embrace their age and dress however they please — regardless of what anyone thinks. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lou Canham, House 337's creative director, further expounded on the idea behind the thought-provoking initiative:

"The cultural revolution on ageism is picking up pace but this is only the beginning. Our midlife population in the U.K. is ever-growing, in numbers, and in spending power. I hope to see more brands engaging meaningfully with these influential women. All eyes on them."

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