GAZELLE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018 | Page 24

FASHION Cars and Fashion A s we prepare for another season of fashion weeks and red carpet style, we pay homage to a financial icon in fashion. Over the past 22 years, Mercedes-Benz has established itself globally as an important player and partner of select fashion events. The brand is currently involved in more than 60 fashion platforms, including Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week. The luxury car brand is capitalizing on its investment with the new #mbcollective fashion story divided into three chapters that unite seasoned celebrities (Generation Now) and their accompanying protégés (Generation Next). The inaugural campaign shoots centered on Concept EQ (Electric Intelligence), which was thrust into the spotlight, almost as a voyeuristic witness to the scene, sharing the moment without actively participating. Chapter One of the Mercedes- Benz Fashion Story featured British musician, curator and artist M.I.A. (Generation Now) and her protégée, Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis (Generation Next).The fashion story was shot in Malibu, on the Wright Ranch property, a 24-acre compound in the mountains. 22 GAZELLE STL