Escape the Christmas chaos with ‘Duh, Debenhams’
Elizabeth Hurley, Leomie Anderson, Ellie Taylor and Hannah Cooper-Dommett bring holiday sparkle to the new Debenhams campaign, celebrating a stress-free way to shop this Christmas
Today, in a light-hearted take on holiday shopping chaos, Debenhams, Britain’s online department store, unveils its Christmas campaign cheekily titled, ‘Duh, Debenhams’.
The joyful story showcases Debenhams.com as the ultimate antidote to typical festive shopping chaos. The advert is a cure to the season’s stresses and is celebrated through the eyes of an ensemble cast, as they browse, click and shop the Debenhams marketplace.
Softly satirising the festive frenzy with a mischievous wink and nod, the campaign is designed to get people pondering why they’re still battling crowds instead of shopping from the comfort of their sofas.
Starring British cultural icons: actress Elizabeth Hurley, model and TV host Leomie Anderson, comedian Ellie Taylor and model/presenter Hannah Cooper-Dommett, the Debenhams Christmas cast brings seasonal sparkle and light-hearted sass to the must-see campaign.
Set against dreary and rainy skies, each vignette captures a relatable Christmas shopping dilemma. Our stylish icons respond with a playful quip – affectionately mocking the festive madness with an elegant yet obvious solution: ‘Duh, Debenhams’.
Styled to showcase Debenhams’ fashion, beauty and home collections, the cast are set in a glamorous world of ‘festive zen’ – inspiring shoppers to opt out of the holiday hassle to conquer all their gifting needs.
The campaign soundtrack is a reimagined rendition of the classic ‘Carol of the Bells’ – the track puts a fresh spin on the festive favourite, blending memorable carol notes with the campaign’s playful expression, ‘Duh.’
Dan Finley, CEO at Debenhams, says: “‘Duh, Debenhams’ flips the script on festive shopping chaos and boldly establishes us as the ultimate answer for a stress-free Christmas shopping experience. Our iconic British cast delivers ‘Duh, Debenhams’ in a classic yet humorous style.”
“As home to a community of c. 10k brands catering for every taste and generation, we’re reminding customers just how effortless shopping can be at Debenhams.com.”
Elizabeth Hurley, Actress who features in the campaign, says: “I’m absolutely delighted to be part of ‘Duh, Debenhams’ this Christmas, my favourite time of year! This campaign beautifully embodies the joy of the festive season, blending humour with style. There’s nothing quite like celebrating with loved ones at holiday parties, and Debenhams makes it easy to find the perfect outfits and gifts that elevate every gathering.”
Featuring party dresses including the Coast Sequin Wrap Dress, Warehouse Premium Taffeta Feather Cuff Suit, Warehouse Velvet Sequin Blouson Mini Dress and Misspap Boucle Feather Trim A-Line Dress; the latest beauty products including Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, Estée Lauder Bronzer Goddess, YSL Loveshine Lipstick, Clarins Lip Oil and Dyson Air Wrap; and luxurious fragrances including Prada Paradox, Hugo Boss Absolu, Chloe Intense, Lancome La Vie Est Belle, Armani Sì Passione and Marc Jacobs Daisy; and even Yankee candles – everything is available at the click of a button.
So, this Christmas, when someone asks where to shop, give them a knowing look and teasingly say: ‘Duh, Debenhams’.
Watch ‘Duh, Debenhams‘ here
Shop the Debenhams Christmas edits here
Join the conversation on social using #DuhDebenhams
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