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Dulux “Handbag” 2007

Dulux “Handbag” (2007) is a Dulux commercial directed by Patricia Murphy for Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, produced by Patricia Murphy Films. It won one award: LIA 2007 Silver — TV/Cinema / Ident/Sponsorship (Maximum length per spot 20 seconds).

Two elegantly dressed women engage in a fierce, playful struggle over a green handbag, highlighting Dulux's expertise in color coordination.

Video: Patricia Murphy Films on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. Two women in elegant dresses and a man in a suit are in a luxurious, dimly lit mansion, with the women walking past each other.© Dulux0:00
  2. Two women in a hallway fight over a green handbag, while a man in a suit is reflected in a mirror, talking on a phone.© Dulux0:01
  3. Two women with long hair, one in a green top and the other in a blue top, are playfully fighting over a handbag in a room with a large mirror.© Dulux0:02
  4. Two women, one in a blue dress and the other in a green top, are fighting over a handbag in a hallway with a large mirror.© Dulux0:04
  5. Two women, one in a green dress and the other in a blue dress, are fighting over a green handbag in a luxurious interior with statues and ornate furniture.© Dulux0:05
  6. A fluffy white and grey Old English Sheepdog sits on a teal background, looking up and barking, with text at the bottom of the screen.© Dulux0:08

Stills © Dulux. Made by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, Patricia Murphy Films and Patricia Murphy.

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The idea

Women fighting over a handbag to show colors that don't go together.

Tagline: “We also know the colors that don't go.”

color clashfashion rivalryplayful fightluxury settingunexpected twistvisual metaphor

The cut

Length
10 s
Shots
6
Average shot
1.7 s

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    Two women in elegant dresses and a man in a suit are in a luxurious, dimly lit mansion, with the women walking past each other.© DuluxTwo women in a hallway fight over a green handbag, while a man in a suit is reflected in a mirror, talking on a phone.© DuluxTwo women with long hair, one in a green top and the other in a blue top, are playfully fighting over a handbag in a room with a large mirror.© DuluxTwo women, one in a blue dress and the other in a green top, are fighting over a handbag in a hallway with a large mirror.© Dulux
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    Two women in elegant dresses and a man in a suit are in a luxurious, dimly lit mansion, with the women walking past each other.© DuluxTwo women in a hallway fight over a green handbag, while a man in a suit is reflected in a mirror, talking on a phone.© DuluxTwo women with long hair, one in a green top and the other in a blue top, are playfully fighting over a handbag in a room with a large mirror.© DuluxTwo women, one in a blue dress and the other in a green top, are fighting over a handbag in a hallway with a large mirror.© DuluxTwo women, one in a green dress and the other in a blue dress, are fighting over a green handbag in a luxurious interior with statues and ornate furniture.© DuluxA fluffy white and grey Old English Sheepdog sits on a teal background, looking up and barking, with text at the bottom of the screen.© Dulux
    Length: 10 s · Shots: 6 · Average shot: 1.7 s

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Questions

Who directed the Dulux “Handbag” commercial?

Patricia Murphy directed it, produced by Patricia Murphy Films, for the agency Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO.

Which agency made Dulux “Handbag”?

Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO created it for Dulux (2007).

What awards did Dulux “Handbag” win?

1 awards, including LIA 2007 Silver — TV/Cinema / Ident/Sponsorship (Maximum length per spot 20 seconds).

What is the tagline of Dulux “Handbag”?

“We also know the colors that don't go.”

Sources for the credits and awards

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