The newest message from Hugo—and tied to their latest campaign—is to buck the status quo. And it seems they’re already speaking to the needs and tendencies of those entering the job market and seeking to define it on their own terms. 

“The world tells you to stay,” said James Foster, SVP Global Marketing at HUGO BOSS. “But for a generation quietly rejecting the corporate grind, ambition isn’t just climbing – it’s knowing when to go.”

The “red” in the campaign’s naming, “Red Means Go,” refers to the friction of breaking free and desire to create something aligned with personal desire over corporate ambitions. In alignment with the authenticity of its ethos, the campaign features a cast of international creatives. Featured artists include Berlin-based brothers and actors Aaron and Leo Altaras, Czech photographer Tereza Mundilová, London-based artist and musician Cato and music journalist Margeaux Labat, among others. 

Candid film and imagery capture these creatives and self-starters. The clean neutrals and unapologetic minimalism which define the brand appear through a combination of professional pieces and casual wear. 

“Every day brings a new headline telling you the dream every other generation was handed is no longer available…. And yet – you still create. Red Means GO is a rallying cry for those whose ambition thrives in spite of it all,” says Foster on the campaign.

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