CultureM&S takes on John Lewis with a topless ‘shredded Santa’

Marks & Spencer’s Christmas advert stars James Norton and Lucy Punch as a youthful Mr and Mrs Claus, emphasizing shared festive moments as well as shopping. Norton’s topless appearance has attracted attention, while the campaign is being compared with John Lewis’s Christmas ad. Both retailers are seeking a lift in a difficult consumer market.

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