PEPE JEANS LONDON SHIRUKU DENIM RAKESH JALLIPALLY DENIM ACTIVATION PREMIUM DENIM JAPANESE SILK INSPIRED FABRIC MUMBAI ACTIVATION R CITY MALL GHATKOPAR IMMERSIVE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE DENIM LIFESTYLE BRAND ON-GROUND CAMPAIGN LIGHTWEIGHT DENIM BRE NATIONAL
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - May 12, 2026 | 58 2 minutes read
Pepe Jeans London, the iconic denim lifestyle brand known for its international fashion, brought its premium denim, Shiruku, to life through a unique on-ground activation. Inspired by the softness of Japanese silk, Shiruku blends comfort with craftsmanship, offering a fabric that is lightweight, breathable, and designed for everyday wear with a premium feel. Building on this philosophy, the brand moved beyond static displays to create a more immersive consumer experience.
At the centre of this initiative was a one-of-a-kind concept: a truck wrapped entirely in Shiruku denim, designed to take the fabric directly to consumers. The journey began with a flag-off from the Pepe Jeans office, followed by an installation at R City Mall, Ghatkopar, before the truck travelled across Mumbai from April 27 to May 3.
The denim-wrapped truck served as both a striking visual and an interactive touchpoint, encouraging people to engage with the fabric in a more tangible way. It offered consumers the opportunity to explore Shiruku’s defining qualities—its softness, breathability, and lightweight feel—while retaining the strength and character of denim. By transforming a simple vehicle into a travelling brand experience, Pepe Jeans London created a distinctive on-ground moment that connected product innovation with real-world interaction.
Commenting on the activation, Rakesh Jallipally, CEO, Pepe Jeans London, said, “At Pepe Jeans London, we are constantly exploring new ways to bring our innovations closer to consumers. Shiruku is a standout fabric that redefines comfort in denim, and we wanted people to experience it beyond the retail environment. This activation allowed us to create a more direct, sensory connection with our audience, turning the product into a lived and memorable brand experience.”
With this activation, Pepe Jeans London continues to reimagine how consumers engage with denim by bringing together innovation, creativity, and meaningful on-ground experiences.