“The Butler Did It” Takes on a New Meaning at Raff…

Grandeur and impeccable service have been the hallmarks of a stay at Raffles Hotels & Resorts ever since the flagship property—an elegant colonial-style building—opened in Singapore in 1887. Over the decades, guests, including a long roster of literary lights and world-renowned celebrities, have come to expect nothing but the best from the hotels’ attentive staff, including butlers who seem to anticipate every need and fulfill it as if by magic.

Now the luxury hospitality brand is capitalizing on that reputation with a new campaign that underscores the role of butlers in creating a memorable and inspiring guest experience: “The Butler Did It” depicts designer and actor Waris Ahluwalia, tastemaker Robert Rabensteiner, and model May Siu as quintessential Raffles guests who enjoy the beyond-the-call-of-duty ministrations of an unforgettable butler played by model Tim Easton.

Clever and a bit cheeky, the innovative campaign is the work of creative director Trey Laird, founder of TeamLaird, and photographer Dylan Don. “Raffles is a heritage brand,” says Laird, “but it delivers a modern guest experience that is full of warmth, with a playfulness and sense of whimsy. This was the spirit I wanted to evoke. I’m grateful to the incredible creative talent that, through a shared passion for exceptional hospitality and culture in all its forms, brought this campaign to life in a way that is unique and distinct to Raffles.”

The actors’ backgrounds add to the fashion-forward ambience. Ahluwalia, who founded the House of Waris and has collaborated with other artists on jewelry, apparel, and accessories, has also acted in several Wes Anderson films, most notably, The Budapest Hotel….