Adrien Brody Explores Morocco in Short Film for Luxe Travel Brand Monos’ New Aluminum Luggage Campaign
The B Corp. brand has tapped the two-time Oscar winner to star in a short film to showcase its stylish suitcases.
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Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody plays a globe-trotter in Morocco as the new face of travel brand Monos.
The Canada-based B Corp. company has tapped the Brutalist actor to debut its new aluminum luggage collection ($665 to $775) in a cinematic campaign video shot in Tangier. Shot by Mexico City-based filmmaker and photographer Alexis Gómez, the campaign highlights Monos’ new hardshell carry-on, medium and large check-in and trunk suitcases in Aspen Silver, Champagne Gold and Caviar Black.
Titled Kismet, the three-minute film opens with Brody daydreaming on a train — a bit of a throwback to his rail-riding character in Wes Anderson’s Darjeeling Limited — before exploring the streets of the coastal Mediterranean city, where he encounters surprising and “connected” moments.
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“Growing up in New York — a city full of diversity and unexpected encounters — ignited a thirst for adventure,” Brody says in a statement. “I often find myself on location in different places while working on films, which is exciting; I love to explore, to travel, to get lost and find my way. Traveling reminds me that borders are irrelevant, no matter how different cultures or people may seem, we’re all just people living our unique stories.”
Monos’ new luggage is made from anodized and electroplated aluminum “with a refined brush finish” and designed to “develop a patina over time,” per the brand. Each piece is finished with black quilted taffeta lining, a compression system with a removable interior bag, TSA-friendly latch locks, a telescoping handle with four height settings, a soft-release side handle and 360-degree spinner wheels. The aluminum suitcases also include an anti-microbial laundry bag and two shoe bags.
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The new range marks Monos’ first all-aluminum offerings; it most recently teamed with influencer Julie Sariñana and Magnolia Bakery on special edition colorways. The company is known for its hybrid aluminum and polycarbonate travel cases under $500. The brand offers a 100-day trial and a limited lifetime warranty on all luggage.
The 51-year-old actor won his second Academy Award for best actor for his role in The Brutalist, in which he plays an architect who survives the Holocaust and flees to America. He won his first Oscar for his role in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist, which made him the youngest to take home a trophy in that category at that time.
See the new aluminum carry-ons and check-in suitcases in every new hue below, and shop the full launch at monos.com.
Monos Aluminum Carry-On Plus in Champagne Gold
Monos Aluminum Check-In Medium in Aspen Silver
Monos Aluminum Check-In Large in Caviar Black
Monos Aluminum Trunk in Champagne Gold
$775 at Monos
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