A mistake on an advertising poster for fur coats leads to Placide Smellekens being featured, hanging from a lamp post. The unexpected image sparks a craze, with people wanting to wear Placide's clothes instead of fur. Germaine capitalizes on the trend, hiring Placide as a mannequin. As Koko Flanel, Placide meets Sarah and becomes smitten, driven by a promise from his dying father to haunt the earth if he didn't find a girl soon.
Koko Flanel
Placide's father, on his deathbed, warns him that his spirit will haunt him if he doesn't find a romantic partner soon. This prophecy becomes a reality when Placide stumbles into a photo shoot and meets the captivating Sarah.