10 High-Profile Brand Partnerships
1. Apple + Hermes2. BMW + Montblanc3. Balmain + H&MLast fall the French couture label Balmain partnered with H&M to offer runway looks at slightly more real-world prices. Judging by the swift sell-out and accompanying #Balmania hashtag, the collaboration was a major success. Balmain got a much-needed shot of relevancy in the digital age by bringing its ornate styles to a wider audience, promoted by this year’s hottest model, Kendall Jenner. Following in the wake of Target’s successful high end partnerships, H&M expanded its range from fast fashion to high fashion in this much-hyped partnership.4. EVA Air + Hello Kitty5. Ford + HearstFord’s branded content partnership with Hearst took “Built Ford Tough” to new levels with over 120 pieces of original editorial content. Running with the slogan “The Code,” this content conveyed a set of skills and tools that every Ford man should possess. Running in Esquire, Popular Mechanics, Road & Track and Car and Driver, the Ford F-150 lifestyle organically reached its target audience with thoughtful content offering practical lifestyle advice.6. Covergirl + LucasfilmAs the world geared up for the premier of the seventh Star Wars movie, brands hopped on the bandwagon of George Lucas’ record-breaking space saga with products marketed around the franchise. Covergirl’s Star Wars makeup line is interesting.
7. Burberry + LINE8. Spotify + Starbucks
9. Ikea + Dreamworks
10. UNICEF + Target[/font]