Jacob Elordi Stars in Artistic Bottega Veneta Campaign
Actor Jacob Elordi, known for his role in Frankenstein, appears in a new campaign for Bottega Veneta, shot by the legendary photographer Duane Michals. This collaboration highlights the brand’s ongoing connection to the art world through the work of the 93-year-old artist.
Campaign Details
The photoshoot took place in Duane Michals’s Gramercy Park living room, where Michals captured black-and-white images of Elordi interacting with objects such as flowers, a feather, tree branches, and a distorting mirror. These elements reflect Michals’s signature surreal style.
The campaign, titled What Are Dreams, features a series of photographs and a short behind-the-scenes film that premiered on November 3, 2025. Bottega Veneta appointed Elordi as the brand ambassador earlier in 2024.
Behind the Scenes Film
“It is our enigmatic fate that we must dream in time and wait,” Elordi softly recites while sitting in a rocking chair, accompanied by gentle piano music.
Photography and Artistic Vision
Duane Michals’s surreal visual language shapes the campaign imagery, blending natural and distorted elements. This approach creates a poetic and contemplative mood that aligns with the fashion house’s artistic ambitions.
“Jacob Elordi and Duane Michals in Bottega Veneta’s ‘What Are Dreams’ campaign,” photographed by Duane Michals. Photo courtesy of Bottega Veneta.
Author’s Summary
Jacob Elordi’s collaboration with photographer Duane Michals for Bottega Veneta’s campaign merges surreal artistry with poetic expression, underpinning the brand’s dedication to creative storytelling.