SHAI 001 LAUNCH

THE ASK

Launch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first signature shoes: SHAI 001: BUTTER, HAIL CLAY, CHARM BLACK, and MASI BLUE with a video campaign that ties together the family-driven narratives of each colorway, while still spotlighting Shai’s rise as a player

THE IDEA

A series of films that place Shai at the highest moment of his career thus far, expressing gratitude to the people who made him who he is. Each asset connects a colorway to a specific person in his life, told through symbolic visual storytelling rather than dialogue.

Date: September 4, 2025
Client: Converse
Team:
Day One Agency
Parisse Dawkins, Associate Director, Story/Copy
Alex Slavin, SVP Brand
Emma Sullivan, SVP, Story/Copy
Phuong Nguyen, VP, Creative Direction
Xavi Ocaña, Associate Director, Art Direction
Tom Sawyer, VP, Production
McKensie Brown, Associate Director, Production
Cameron Clow, VP, Strategy
Desmond Jones, Sr. Creative Strategist

Deliverables:
:15s SHAI 001: BUTTER Launch Video
:10s SHAI 001: FAMILY Teaser Video
:30s SHAI 001: FAMILY Launch Video

Awards:
Clio Sports — Bronze Partners and Sponsorships