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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Brad Pitt the face of Chanel N°5 at 48

Brad Pitt announced as the new face of Chanel N5
Brad Pitt announced as the new face of Chanel Nº 5. Photograph: Chanel

Brad Pitt has been chosen to front the forthcoming campaign for perhaps the most famous perfume in the world, making him the first man to promote Chanel N°5. A punchy press release was sent out by Chanel earlier today, confirming rumours that the 48-year-old actor was about to become the 'face' of the perfume, with a, frankly, rather plain picture of the man himself in a white shirt (click above for the full image). And that's it. No effusive explanation for why Pitt is Chanel's chosen one, no clue as to what the advertising campaign will look like or when we can see it. So, does this man's face make you want to buy Chanel N°5?

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