Hawaiian Tropic Embarks on Bold New Chapter with Launch of "Tana Sutra" Campaign Featuring Alix Earle
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Hawaiian Tropic (EPC) launches its largest creative campaign ever, 'Tana Sutra', featuring social media influencer Alix Earle. The campaign, created in partnership with BBH USA, is a playful Kama Sutra-inspired guide for achieving the perfect tan by changing positions every 15-20 minutes. Shot in Islamorada, the campaign includes a 60-second spot and will be distributed across streaming, digital, social, and out-of-home channels. The initiative will be supported by influencer partnerships, custom mailers, experiential events, and a limited-edition illustrated guidebook.
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The brand's new Tana Sutra guide marks the return of Hot Girl Summer, one playfully provocative position at a time.
SHELTON, Conn., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Tropic, renowned for its signature scent and iconic suncare products, announces the launch of its boldest campaign yet: Tana Sutra, a tongue-in-cheek guide of tan-tric positions to achieve the optimal glow. Featuring social media mega star and it-girl Alix Earle, the campaign empowers people to let their flirtiest, most confident selves shine all summer long.
"This is a breakthrough moment for Hawaiian Tropic. 'Tana Sutra' is the largest creative campaign in the history of the brand," said Veronique Mura, SVP/GM at Edgewell Personal Care. "It celebrates Hawaiian Tropic's heritage as the brand which has been inspiring people to unleash their more fun, sexier selves since 1969. This campaign represents a perfect blend of cheekiness, confidence, and glowing skin – and we are thrilled to have partnered with Alix Earle to bring it to life."
Created in partnership with BBH
Shot on location in Islamorada by LA-based director Aerin Moreno, the campaign spot seamlessly infuses the brand's heritage with Alix Earle's effortless charm. With every frame comes modern femininity, youthful energy and the sun-kissed confidence that has defined the brand for decades.
"Ask any sun-lover, including Alix Earle, and they'll tell you – the secret to an even glow is switching positions every 15 to 20 minutes," said Erica Roberts, Chief Creative Officer at BBH. "That ritual inspired 'Tana Sutra' – our vibrant and flirty glow-getting guide that nods to the brand's iconic history while speaking directly to the bold, radiant energy of now."
The campaign kicks off with a :60 spot, setting the tone for a tantalizing summer ahead. This launch moment will be amplified across key media channels, including streaming, digital, social and out-of-home placements. The storytelling will continue throughout the season with exciting influencer partnerships, custom mailer deliveries, experiential moments, and a limited-edition release of the brand's illustrated Tana Sutra guidebook.
Get in position. Find your glow. Tana Sutra summer is here.
About Hawaiian Tropic:
For over 50 years, Hawaiian Tropic has been inspiring consumers to embrace the goodness of the sun by creating sensorial suncare products that nourish and protect your skin. From our signature scents to the skin-loving ingredients infused in our products, we develop suncare that helps reveal the most beautiful, glowing version of yourself. The Hawaiian Tropic portfolio of products includes the iconic Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Oil, Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch, Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration, and Hawaiian Tropic After-Sun, among other offerings. For more information, go to www.hawaiiantropic.com and follow Hawaiian Tropic on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Press Contacts:
Carmen Zanetti, Edelman, carmen.zanetti@edelman.com
Molly Muldoon, Publicis Groupe, molly.muldoon@publicisna.com
