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@impact @prada’s brand-new commercial, “Drawing Prada,” is a powerful example of why human creativity and human-made art deserve to be celebrated with the upmost importance. The gorgeous 55-second ad follows Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Luther Ford, and Chen Haoyu as they travel through the wintery wonderland of artist John Pomeroy’s hand-drawn illustrations. ✍️ Words by @austinashburn4 🖌️ Design by @___0h00

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Video #48167 · Carousel

Prada's whimsical animated ad campaignfrom @impact

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Overview

A carousel post showcasing Prada's new holiday ad campaign, 'Drawing Prada.' The post highlights the campaign's unique blend of live-action photography featuring celebrities like Sadie Sink and Maya Hawke with hand-drawn animations by legendary artist John Pomeroy, celebrating the power of human creativity.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State a powerful thesis
  2. 2Provide factual context
  3. 3Name the key players
  4. 4Deliver visual proof

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Showcase CarouselEditorial CarouselArtistic Homage
Elements
Animated CharacterSurreal JuxtapositionDigital CollageText Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 40%

Prada's new ad is showcasing the irreplaceable power of human creativity

Verbal hook · 30%

@prada’s brand-new commercial, “Drawing Prada,” is a powerful example of why human creativity and human-made art deserve to be celebrated with the upmost importance.

Visual hook · 30%

The immediate visual hook is the surreal and whimsical juxtaposition of real-life actors (like an expressive Sadie Sink) within a classic, hand-drawn animated world. This mixed-media approach creates a striking pattern interruption that blends high fashion with nostalgic animation.

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Hook template

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[Brand or creator]'s new [campaign or product] is proof of the irreplaceable power of [human quality]

  • — Prada's new ad is proof of the irreplaceable power of human creativity
  • — Patagonia's new documentary is proof of the irreplaceable power of real-world storytelling
  • — This tiny bakery's new menu is proof of the irreplaceable power of handmade craft

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The carousel opens with a bold, culturally relevant thesis statement presented as a full-slide headline. This frames the entire narrative and provides a compelling reason to swipe past the first slide.

Payoff

The payoff is the immersive visual experience in the latter half of the carousel. By removing text overlays, the structure allows the user to simply appreciate the subject matter, reinforcing the initial hook's claim through direct, uninterrupted evidence.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Thesis & Gallery Framework

This framework establishes a strong, abstract claim on the first slide, supports it with layers of factual and social proof on the subsequent slides, and then transitions into a purely visual 'gallery' to let the audience experience the evidence for themselves. It's a classic 'tell, then show' structure optimized for a visual platform.

  1. 1

    The Thesis Statement

    Slide 1 is dedicated to a single, powerful claim that defines the core message. It uses large, stylized text to establish the theme and capture immediate attention.

  2. 2

    The Factual Grounding

    Slide 2 provides the essential 'who, what, where, when, why' information. It moves from the abstract claim of the hook to concrete, verifiable details (e.g., project name, creator, context), adding credibility and substance.

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    The Credibility Stack

    Slide 3 lists key people, brands, or notable elements involved. This beat adds a layer of social proof and leverages borrowed authority or star power to increase the subject's perceived importance.

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    The Visual Immersion

    The final slides (4-6) transition into a text-free gallery. This deliberately shifts the user's focus from reading to experiencing, allowing the visuals to serve as the ultimate, unspoken proof for the thesis stated on slide 1.

Themes

  • Human creativity
  • Nostalgia
  • Luxury
  • Artistry
  • Whimsy

Techniques

  • Digital compositing
  • Mixed-media
  • Collage
  • Storytelling

Trends

  • Brand storytelling
  • Celebrating craftsmanship
  • Mixed-media advertising

Post caption

@prada’s brand-new commercial, “Drawing Prada,” is a powerful example of why human creativity and human-made art deserve to be celebrated with the upmost importance. The gorgeous 55-second ad follows Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Luther Ford, and Chen Haoyu as they travel through the wintery wonderland of artist John Pomeroy’s hand-drawn illustrations. ✍️ Words by @austinashburn4 🖌️ Design by @___0h00

Text overlays

  • branding · photo_0

    impact All photos via Prada

  • title · photo_0

    Prada's new ad is showcasing the irreplaceable power of human creativity

  • branding · photo_1

    impact All photos via Prada

  • informational · photo_1

    “Drawing Prada” is a whimsical 55-second commercial for Prada’s 2026 holiday campaign, featuring hand-drawn illustrations from legendary artist John Pomeroy.

  • branding · photo_1

    PRADA

  • branding · photo_2

    impact All photos via Prada

  • contextual · photo_2

    The Prada ad features appearances from Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Luther Ford, and Chen Haoyu.

  • branding · photo_3

    impact All photos via Prada

  • branding · photo_4

    impact All photos via Prada

  • branding · photo_5

    impact All photos via Prada

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