Marketers are constantly looking for new and inventive techniques to draw in viewers, and these bold black and white campaigns have utilized a very creative grayscale effect to reach consumers on a more emotional level.
Long before color was available on television, people were accustomed to seeing black and white imagery on their TV sets. And while technology has come a long way since those vintage TV days, there's something very nostalgic and sentimental about seeing that old school black and white imagery again in this modern age. That's why marketers are starting to incorporate that vintage black and white theme into their ads as a way to portray that old school charm.
From sleek grayscale fashion ads to soccer star holiday ads, these bold black and white campaigns will definitely capture people's attention with its use of retro imagery.
48 Bold Black and White Campaigns
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Luxuriously Moody Ads
The Zara Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Contemplative Freja Beha Erichsen
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Chromatic Grunge Campaigns
The Saint Laurent Paris Pre-Fall 2013 Advertisements Boast Edginess
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Romantic Cafe Fashion Ads
Kate Moss & Gaspard Ulliel for Longchamp
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Dapper Duo Ads
The Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Aymeline Valade and Simon Nessman
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Elegantly Rebellious Fashion Ads
The Altuzarra Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Stella Tennant
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Pantless Footwear Ads
The Stuart Weitzman Fall 2013 Campaign Stars a Leggy Kate Moss
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The Return of Romance
Burberry's Melancholy Fall 08-09 Campaign
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Dark Surrealistic Ads
Diesel Spring Summer 2009 Campaign
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Female-Clad Menswear Ads
The Saint Laurent SS13 Campaign Stars a Boyish Saskia de Brauw
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Sleek Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Calvin Klein Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Model Vanessa Axente
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Sibling Fashion Ads
Prada Menswear S/S '09 Campaign Features Brothers
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Striking Nuptial Advertisements
The Justin Alexander Ad Campaign is Romantic and Sweet
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Romantic Retro Marketing
The Sizzling Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign
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Designer Yoga Bodywear
Calvin Klein Performance Line
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Melodramatic Trench Ads
The Burberry Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Gabriella Wilde and Roo Panes
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Scenic Fashion Campaigns
The Alphorria Fall 2011 Ads With Iris Strubegger Inspire Wanderlust
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Romantic Date Fashion Campaigns
Mangano Goes to The Streets in FW09
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Moody Ladylike Fashion Ads
The Jil Sander Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Edie Campbell
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Stoically Sophisticated Ads
The Hugo by Hugo Boss Fall 2012 Stars a Sleek Freja Beha Erichsen
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Voluminous Pleated Gowns
Naomi Campbell Stars in Pinko Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
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Grayscale Victorian-Like Fashion Ads
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Edie Campbell
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Alluring Coastal Gem Campaigns
The David Yurman Fall 2012 Ad Video Starts Gisele Bündchen
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Retro Paparazzi Shorts (UPDATE)
The Miss Dior A/W 2012 Campaign Video Stars Mila Kunis
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Mimicking Monochromatic Ads
The Chanel Spring 2012 Campaign is Simple and Cinematic
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Cinematic Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Alexander Wang Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Model Malgosia Bela
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Introspective Fashion Ads
David Mayer Naman Showcases Moody S/S ‘09 Campaign
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Tormented Love Ads
The AY Not Dead Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Harrowed Dree Hemingway
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Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
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Glamorous Hollywood Ads
The Pharrell Williams Revlon Commercial Plumps Its Way to Seduction
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Parisian Stroll Catalogs
The Fendi Spring 2012 Lookbook Stars a Prim and Proper Arizona Muse
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Vintage Rocker Fashion Ads
John Varvatos and ZZ Top Team for Ad Campaign
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Cozy Cashmere Fashion Ads
The Tse Fall 2012 Campaign Stars a Serene Guinevere van Seenus
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Moody Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Givenchy Fall 2013 Campaign Stars Actress Amanda Seyfried
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Shared Affliction Ads
The Pharex Naproxen Sodium Campaign Focuses on Joint Pain
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Human Rights Graphics
Amnesty Portugal Uses Animation To Catch Your Attention
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Black-and-White Asiatorials
The Oriental-Inspired Prada Spring 2010 Ad Campaign
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Soccer Star Holiday Ads
The David Beckham for H&M Christmas Collection Campaign is Revealing
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Nostalgic Aspirational Beer Ads
This Guinness Commercial Questions Our Limitations in Life
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Embarassing Father Campaigns
The ‘Dads in Briefs’ Commercial by BGH is Hilarious
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Artsy Silhouette Laptop Ads
The Yoga 11S Ad Campaign is the Furthest Thing from Techy
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Cinematic Beer Virals
Stella Artois ‘Smooth Original' Campaign Exudes French Style
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Doggy Denim Ads
Boston Terrier Advertises Stylish Jeans for Autumn/Winter 2009
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Macabre Insect-Killer Ads
Raid Campaign Features Grim Reaper
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Upside-Down Face Ads
The Global Security Systems Campaign Reveals Hilarious Deception
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Nostalgic Hat Commercials
New Era’s ‘First Changes Everything’ Ad Blends Culture
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Stark Fashion Teasers
The Alexander Wang RTW Fall 2012 Video is Enticing
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High-Octane Beverage Ads
The E-ON Energy Drink Campaign Features Extreme Sports
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Dapper Rooftop Fragrance Ads
The Dior Homme Parfum Campaign Stars Robert Pattinson
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Portrait-Style High-Fashion Campaigns
Givenchy's Resort 2026 Line Appears Effortlessly Elegant
Body Paint Fashion Campaigns
The Miley Cyrus Maison Margiela Campaign Boasts Avant-Garde Themes
Fashion House Monogram-Celebrating Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Marks 130 Years of Its Monogram
High-End Beauty Campaigns
The La Beauté Louis Vuitton Campaign Debuts With a Bold Vision
Heritage-Driven Boot Campaigns
The Red Wing Made the Hard Way Goes Against Sneaker Drops
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Connection-Focused Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Salvatore Ferragamo Holiday 2025 is Heartwarming
Cinema-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Brunello Cucinelli Released Cinema Meraviglia for the Holidays
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns
Roger Vivier Taps Eva Green for Its Fall Campaign
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Furniture-Honoring Campaigns
IKEA Wherever Life Goes Campaign Honors Furniture as Everlasting
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Bold Soda Brand Campaigns
This RC Cola Campaign is the Brand's First in 40 Years
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Defiant Hair Color Collections
Tha Aging Disgracefully Collection by Manic Panic Celebrates Grays
Ultra-Luxurious Resort Campaigns
The Chanel Resort 2026 Ad Campaign is Laidback and Sophisticated
Comfort-Focused Urban Shoe Campaigns
Cole Haan's New Campaign is Dubbed Cole Haan Comfortable™
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Luxurious Winter Campaigns
The Michael Kors Holiday 2025 Campaign Was Set in Banff, Canada
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Desert Diamonds-Inspired Bridal Campaigns
De Beers Group Puts Desert Diamonds in the Spotlight
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
The New Vans Off the Wall Campaign Celebrates the Authentic Sneaker
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Men's Hair Dye Campaigns
American Crew Launches the 'Fly Under the Graydar' Campaign
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Journey-Inspired Fashion Collections
Isabel Marant Has Released the Spring 2026 Campaign Film
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Film-Inspired Vodka Marketing Campaigns
GREY GOOSE Partners with The Devil Wears Prada 2
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Minimal Snack Packaging
The Calbee Packaging Redesign Replaces Bright Colors with Monochrome
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Cross-Disciplinary Campaign Films
Levi's 'Behind Every Original' is Supported by 'Backstory'
Beer-Brand Holiday Campaigns
Natural Light Beer Introduces its Garageflage Line
Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear
Reebok Spotlights a Seasonal Color with Bestselling Silhouettes
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
After-Dark Pizza Ads
Morrisons' Market Street Halloween Pizza Ads Transform at Night
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Monochrome Football Jerseys
Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand Release 2025-26 Fourth Jersey
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
British Countryside-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
The Miu Miu Holiday 2025 Campaign is Sophisticated
Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots
Columbia Introduced its 'Engineered for Whatever' Ad
Celeb-Headed Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Presents the 'Love is a Gift' Campaign
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Actor-Led Dramatic Eyewear Campaigns
Versace Debuts Its Greca Eyewear Line with a New Campaign
Collective Brand Identity-Promoting Campaigns
Gucci Showcases the La Famiglia Campaign
Sophisticated Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Vivienne Westwood Spotlights Its Fall 2026 Collection
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Generational Unity Candy Campaigns
The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns
The Corona 100 Years Campaign Lets Natural Light Capture the Story
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
Modernized Dark Chocolates
Cadbury Bournville's New Look and Flavors Entices Milk Chocolate Fans
Romantic Star-Studded Outerwear Campaigns
Moncler's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Visually Compelling
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
90s-Inspired Soccer Campaigns
adidas Unveiled its 'Backyard Legends' Film Ahead of FIFA 2026
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Body Typography Campaigns
Holland & Barrett Back Your Body Uses Anatomy to Form Letter Shapes
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Cinematic Menswear Campaigns
Saint Laurent's Fall 2025 Campaign Centers Masculine Vulnerability
Archive Graphic Tees
Dover Street Market x Nike Launch Vintage Graphic Tees Collection
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
Nike Presents the Scary Good Campaign with Satire Themes
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Personalized Kitchen Campaigns
KitchenAid's Make More Than Meals Spotlights Redesigned Appliances
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Whimsical High-Fashion Holiday Campaigns
The Roger Vivier Holiday 2025 Film is Playful and Chic
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Collective Viewing-Celebrating Ads
Hisense Debuts 'Innovating a Brighter Life' for FIFA 2026
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Timeless Denim Ad Campaigns
Alaïa Has Launched a New Denim Line and an Accompanying Campaign
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Social Home Cleaning Campaigns
CLR Brands Aims to Make Cleaning Attractive in New Campaign
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Personalized Present Campaigns
The Wonderbly Everyone’s Got Favourites Campaign is Rolling Out Now
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Colorwear Apparel Line
Pantone Launches Loungewear and Activewear in a Curated Palette
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Painting Display Campaigns
Nothing Interprets Pointillism in Its Artful Nod to Smartphone Displays
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Sophisticated Monochromatic Campaign Films
Baccarat Partnered with Photographer Koto Bolofo
Vintage Photo Effects
Grainify Adds Film Grain and Vintage Effects to Digital Images
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Intergenerational Fashion Series
GapStudio’s FW25 Campaign Sees Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes