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Supermodel Imaan Hammam stars in new Donna Karan Cashmere Mist campaign

Supermodel Imaan Hammam stars in new Donna Karan Cashmere Mist campaign

Donna Karan’s iconic 1994 fragrance Cashmere Mist is getting a contemporary update with a new global ad campaign starring runway star Imaan Hammam. The New York fashion designer originally created the eau de parfum to evoke the sensation of cashmere against skin, a trademark of her aesthetic.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes

According to a report in WWD, the campaign was shot by Swedish fashion photographer Mikael Jansson and co-created by ad executive Trey Laird. “We revisited the Stockholm Archipelago, where the first Cashmere Mist campaign was shot over 30 years ago, capturing the same ethereal, sensual beauty but with a modern lens,” he told the publication.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes

“To represent a scent that has earned its place in the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame is incredibly exciting,” explained Hammam to WWD. “I love that this campaign celebrates its history while introducing it to a new audience. It’s about confidence, sensuality and embracing your power.”

Hammam is a 28-year-old Dutch fashion model who has appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine an astonishing 22 times. She is one of the most in-demand and one of the highest paid models of her generations. Born in Amsterdam October 5th, 1996 to an Egyptian father and Moroccan mother, Imaan is known for elegance, professionalism and confident runway walk. Anna Wintour has been a big supporter of the model from the beginning.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum

Donna Karan New York Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum is a warm sheer floral scent for her inspired by the feel of cashmere on a woman’s skin. The jasmine and sandalwood are perfectly balanced while the vanilla adds a hint of sweetness.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist ad campaign behind-the-scenes

Scent Style: a warm sheer floral scent for her

Key ingredients: bergamot, Moroccan jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, ylang-ylang, orchid flower, heliotrope, amber, musk, vanilla, warm sandalwood, cedarwood

The flacon was crafted by Donna Karan’s late husband, sculptor Stephen Weiss, as an ode to femininity and the female shape.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum is available at scentlodge.com


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    Trisha Pedros
    March 15, 2025 at 10:29 am

    Love this one!

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