Helen Mirren, Ellie Goulding & Grace Coddington among faces in new M&S campaign

Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of a new campaign shot by Annie Leibowitz, showcasing the autumn collections, entitled 'Meet Britain's Leading Ladies'. The campaign will launch nationwide on 3 September and will celebrate 12 British women from diverse backgrounds and professions. The full line is: Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams, author Monica Ali, Nurse of the Year 2011 Helen Allen, former ballerina Darcey Bussell, Creative Director of US Vogue Grace Coddington, model and singer Karen Elson, artist Tracey Emin, singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, actress Helen Mirren, emerging singer-songwriter Laura Mvula, presenter and campaigner Katie Piper and CEO of Save The Children International Jasmine Whitbread. The campaign will launch from 3 September in print, online and on outdoor sites across the UK, with all items featured in the available to buy in Marks & Spencer stores and online at marksandspencer.com from September. The creative team for the campaign included stylist Hannah Teare, hair by Julien d'Ys and make-up by Val Garland.