Swedish ex-Diesel designer J Lindeberg has recruited Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode and Alison Mosshart of The Kills to be the new faces for the groundbreaking fashion label. The advertising campaign will be shot by legendary cult photographer Steven Campaign and follows on from the success of the current campaign which features Juliette Lewis and Carl Barat.

Additionally, Johan Lindeberg has designed Dave Gahan’s stage clothing which Dave will be wearing throughout Depeche Mode’s up-coming ‘Playing the Angel’ world tour, music videos and press appearance. The designs include suits, waistcoats, t-shirts, shirts and belts and feature graphic prints inspired by Dave Gahan’s tattoos.

Says Gahan about the union: “We’re a good fit. Johan has been designing all my stage clothes; I’ve always loved his designs. I thought last season’s Juliette Lewis and Carl Barat campaign was very effective and I’m excited about being involved with the 21st Century Statements campaign.”

“It was very inspiring to create an entire wardrobe for Dave and to work with him and Alison Mosshart on our SS06 campaign.” Says Creative Director Johan Lindeberg “I feel very connected with Dave as we both like to dress and express ourselves in the same way. I’ve always liked the dark and painful expression of Depeche Mode, still with a lot of light and hope.”