Review of Stuart Weitzman Holiday 2025 Ad Campaign by Photographer Philip-Daniel Ducasse with model Keke Palmer
Stuart Weitzman celebrates the year with cinematic allure in its Holiday 2026 campaign starring Keke Palmer. Photographed by Philip-Daniel Ducasse and styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the film marks the latest chapter in the brand’s exploration of the Stuart Weitzman woman—a celebration of confidence, drive, and the art of self-refinement. Here, the narrative narrows to a single, compelling scene: the high-achieving woman at rest, indulging in the luxury of solitude and self-reflection through journaling. It’s less about the party itself and more about the moment before; the poise, reflection, and quiet self-assuredness that defines a woman who’s learned to thrive in her own company.
The imagery radiates sophistication and restraint. Set in a dimly lit lounge, Palmer reclines in a constellation of sequins and light, the camera lingering on her measured movements and thoughtful expressions. Ducasse’s warm chiaroscuro tones and soft focus evoke a kind of golden intimacy, an atmosphere that feels cinematic yet grounded. Karefa-Johnson’s styling complements the mood with architectural precision: crystal-embellished platforms, sculptural pumps, and gleaming metallics refract the light like fragments of self-possession. Each frame feels choreographed not for spectacle, but for presence, glimpses of glamour distilled into something meditative and modern.
The campaign succeeds in deepening Stuart Weitzman’s brand narrative by turning ambition inward. Palmer’s interpretation is magnetic, radiant yet controlled, embodying a version of glamour that is earned rather than performed. The brand’s choice to celebrate quiet confidence over ostentation feels refreshingly aligned with contemporary femininity: women redefining luxury as self-knowledge, not excess. Here, Weitzman offers something enduring: grace with edge, poise without pretense. The result is a campaign that doesn’t just showcase shoes; it captures the woman who walks in them – self-made and softly unstoppable.
Photographer | Philip-Daniel Ducasse
Model | Keke Palmer
Stylist | Gabriella Karefa-Johnson