LANCE FORD | Creative Director

FALL'S HOTTEST ACCESSORY
IS DELIBERATELY CHEESY

THE
IDEA
In the fall, consumers seek comfort in two primary forms: the food they eat and the clothes they wear. That insight sparked The Mozzarella Stick Scarf—a literal embodiment of comfort food. We set out to turn a beloved snack into a high-fashion, sensory accessory that was equal parts wonderfully absurd and perfectly suited for peak autumn.

THE
LAUNCH
At the heart of the design was the “cheese” pull itself. A gentle tug on the scarf’s sides revealed a hidden core of stretchy fibers engineered to deliver a satisfying pull every time—minus the actual cheese. We prototyped multiple constructions to achieve the right elasticity, durability, and drape. The stretch needed to feel authentic. The reveal had to feel effortless. And the scarf still had to function as a cozy, wearable accessory.
THE
STRATEGY
Influencer strategy brought it to life. We seeded scarves with key fashion, food, and lifestyle creators known for seasonal “Fall Outfit” reveals. Their content began as typical autumn styling videos before surprising audiences with the dramatic cheese pull. The unexpected twist generated authentic reactions, viral-ready moments, and organic conversation across platforms.









Earned Media &
Contest or Promotion
AUDIENCE HONOR
THE
RESULTS
570 MEDIA PLACEMENTS SECURED,
including prominent coverage in Parade, AdAge, and TrendHunter as well as numerous broadcasts on local morning TV.
230 MILLIONS IMPRESSIONS
across earned and social channels.
500% INCREASE IN FOLLOWERS
over the course of the campaign.

