After four incredible years of creative synergy, Havana Club and Places+Faces join forces once again for an epic summer campaign
This Summer, Places+Faces, the dynamic creative lifestyle powerhouse, marks a remarkable milestone – their 10th anniversary.
Founders Imran Ciesay and Solomon Boyede, known as Ciesay and Soulz, have journeyed from Ciesay’s early days as a Tumblr blogger capturing backstage moments in 2013 to a multi-faceted brand encompassing photography, film, streetwear, merchandise collections, and global nightlife experiences.
Havana Club, the iconic Cuban rum brand, is proud to join hands with Places+Faces once again, continuing their tradition of authentic, creative, and meaningful collaborations.
Their partnership began in 2019 with a limited-edition bottle, clothing capsule, and video content featuring talents like Tommy Genesis, Kelvyn Colt, and Dough-Boy, all shot on location in Havana. Now, in 2023, they reunite to revisit Cuba, the place where it all started.
The vibrant colours and textures of Havana served as the muse for the limited-edition Places+Faces x Havana Club 7 bottle at the heart of their 2023 collaboration.
For their Cuban adventure, Havana Club and Places+Faces welcomed two special guests, rapper Headie One and model Ming Savannah, adding a distinctive UK edge and energy to the collaboration. Their presence contributed to the dynamic cultural exchange that defines the campaign.
This bottle, a perfect ode to summer, radiates the warmth of the Cuban sun. Alongside the bottle, the Places+Faces signature style comes alive in a selection of merchandise including tees and a hoody, all available for purchase on placesplusfaces.com in July. Notably, 50% of the sales proceeds will be donated to Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM).
We deeply value and respect the creative vision and community standing of Ciesay, Soulz, and their team. The outputs from this collaboration look incredible – Headie and Ming have been excellent as our faces – and we’re raising a glass to the next 10 years of success for Places+Faces.
Ian Mitchell, Creative Content Manager from the Havana Club Global Marketing Team
The limited-edition Places+Faces x Havana Club bottle hits UK convenience stores in July and select supermarkets in August.
