Charlotte Rampling Slaps Mark Jacobs

A surprising pair appear in the three black-and-white teaser videos that Givenchy dropped for its Spring/Summer 2020 campaign, which will be revealed on January 29th. The clips, posted on the fashion house's Instagram page, star the rather unforeseen duo of designer Marc Jacobs and British actress Charlotte Rampling.

Jacobs, with slicked back hair, comes eye-to-eye with Rampling, both wearing floral pieces from Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2020 collection. One video shares the pair engaging in a fun round of tongue twisters, while another displays an annoyed Rampling striking Jacobs across the face after he continuously repeats “I am Charlotte Rampling.”

While it may seem unexpected for Givenchy to feature another designer for its advertising campaign, this is not the first time this strategy has been used. Donatella Versace actually appeared in another a black-and-white Givenchy campaign for Fall/Winter 2015. And as for this season's talent, the booking marks the second time Rampling and Jacobs have joined forces. The actress was featured in Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2004 campaign, lying in an embrace with photographer Jeurgen Teller.