Monochromatic marketing still holds appeal today, decades after we were introduced to the remarkable innovation that is colored media. From black and white commercials, to black and white print ads, these campaigns prove that Old Hollywood glamor still has, and likely always will have, tremendous sales appeal.
Perhaps with the recession, the transition to black and white will become necessary for some marketers, but as the cluster reveals, that might not be a bad thing. Cycle through the slides below to get a feel for the way modern ad agencies and designers are using the appeal of black & white imagery to entice their audiences.
25 Examples of Black and Whitevertising
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Warrior-Goddess Fashion
Christy Turlington for W Magazine
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Funeral Fashion Editorials
YSL Tribute by Vogue Italia
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Self-Taken Family Magazine Portraits
Brad Pitt Shoots Angelina Jolie For W Magazine
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Romantic Cafe Fashion Ads
Kate Moss & Gaspard Ulliel for Longchamp
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White Denim
Armani Jeans SS 08 Ads are White Hot
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Hip Hop Models
Erykah Badu for Tom Ford's 'White Patchouli' Perfume
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Movie Star Meets Superstar Dancer
Schiffer & Bolle for Salvatore Ferragamo
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Geometric Fashion
Naomi Strikes Back in V Magazine
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Eau de Pop Stars
Justin Timberlake in Play by Givenchy Fragrance Ads
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Old Hollywood Photo Exhibits
Pigozzi and the Paparazzi
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Vintage-Styled Photo Shoots
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes for T Style Magazine
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Lipsynching Models
Dolce & Gabbana Inspired by YouTube
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Designer Yoga Bodywear
Calvin Klein Performance Line
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Black & White Stencil Portraits
Street Art By Sten & Lex
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90s Cross-Dressing
‘Fall For Heidi' in V Magazine
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Silhouetted Models
Lily Donaldson in Vogue Nippon December 2008
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Rock Star Baby Fashion
Tico Torres Designs for Tots
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Paolo Santambrogio
Unique Fashion and Travel Photos
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Choosing Between 14 Covers
V Magazine Fall 2008 Issue Features 14 Models
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Designer TV Spots
Matthew McConaughey for Dolce & Gabbana
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Supermodel Phone Ads
Linda Evangelista for KE850 Prada
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Monochromatic Chic
i-rEguLar and REguLar by Babara I Gongini
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Sewing With Signatures
Amnesty International: Portrait Shuts Up Dictators
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60 Year Old Comeback Queens
Grace Jones ‘Hurricane' After Nearly 20 Years
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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
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Cinema-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Brunello Cucinelli Released Cinema Meraviglia for the Holidays
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
True RGB Televisions
Sony Introduces RGB LED TVs with Independent Color Control
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
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
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing 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
Vintage-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Reebok x Kodak Capture Nostalgia With a Fresh Capsule Collection
Bold Soda Brand Campaigns
This RC Cola Campaign is the Brand's First in 40 Years
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
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
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Ultra-Luxurious Resort Campaigns
The Chanel Resort 2026 Ad Campaign is Laidback and Sophisticated
Live-Printed Billboards
HP Showed Off the Power of Its Smart Tank Printers One A4 Sheet at a Time
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Culture-Defining BIPOC Apparel
The 'Modern Dandy Collection' by AC Miller is a Walmart Exclusive
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
White-Tonal Paint Collections
John Pawson and Bleo Develop the Whitescale Collection
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Cinematic Soda Campaigns
Diet Coke and The Devil Wears Prada 2 Partnered for a New Campaign
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
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
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
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
Nostalgic Sporty Footwear Campaigns
Collier Schorr Shoots the Balenciaga Hamptons Sneaker Campaign
Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion
ADER ERROR Introduces the Black Tag Collection
Sultry Black-And-White Fashion Campaigns
Ludovic De Saint Sernin Emphasizes Power and Sensuality
Climate-Responsive Color-Changing Paints
Joe Doucet Develops a Paint to Help Heat and Cool a Home
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
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
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
Minimal Snack Packaging
The Calbee Packaging Redesign Replaces Bright Colors with Monochrome
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
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
Aspirational Mother's Day Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Boasts 'Strong Like Mom' Mother's Day Campaign
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear
Reebok Spotlights a Seasonal Color with Bestselling Silhouettes
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Color-Focused Furniture Designs
Mustard Made Channels the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year
After-Dark Pizza Ads
Morrisons' Market Street Halloween Pizza Ads Transform at Night
Celebrity-Fronted Luxury Bag Campaigns
Gucci Debuts 'Beauty and the Bag' with Kate Moss
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
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
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots
Columbia Introduced its 'Engineered for Whatever' Ad
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Stain Removal Tooth Polishes
The Closeup White Now Range Was Co-Created with Gen Z Consumers
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos
Piccolina's Greyscale Gelato Challenged Flavor Perception
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Generational Unity Candy Campaigns
The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
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'
Cost-Conscious Clothing Campaigns
The Primark 'Never Basic' Campaign Focuses on Value
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Digital Black-and-White Camera Models
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Will Arrive in Spring 2026
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
All-White Contemporary Retail Designs
The White is Good Shop Was Designed by designRESERVE
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
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
Black Garlic Mayonnaise
The Heinz Halloween Mayo Turns a Classic Condiment into a Seasonal Twist
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Cinematic Menswear Campaigns
Saint Laurent's Fall 2025 Campaign Centers Masculine Vulnerability
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Streamlined Packaging Updates
Blanco's New Packaging Design is Holistic in Nature
Timeless Denim Ad Campaigns
Alaïa Has Launched a New Denim Line and an Accompanying Campaign
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
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
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
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
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Sophisticated Monochromatic Campaign Films
Baccarat Partnered with Photographer Koto Bolofo
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
Monochrome Sculpture Shows
The Ralph Pucci PURE Exhibition Presents Sculptural Furniture in White
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
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
Monochrome Living Spaces
The Grigio Verde Villa Transforms Grayscale Tones into a Warm Home
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
UK-Expanded Furnishing Campaigns
Blum UK Unveils the 'More Than A Drawer' Campaign
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square