Gray is usually thought of as one of the most boring colors available. It’s not happy, it’s not fun. It’s gray.
The designers behind these great gray applications want to redefine that notion. They’ve used gray in everything from furniture, like the concrete chair, to fashion, like the metal handbags.
Gray may be replacing black as the go-to wear with everything color. It’s certainly the go-to color in these great gray applications.
Implications - Consumers in modern society are looking for products that feature a simpler design. No longer attracted to styles that are over exaggerated, shoppers are attracted to ones that are more subtle.
50 Great Gray Applications
Gray is the New Black in Everything from Architecture to Fashion:
Jessica Marcel — Nov 15, 2009 — Art & Design
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Pavement Illusions (UPDATE)
3D Drawings On Concrete Canvas
49
LiTraCon
Light Transmitting Concrete
48
Rockstar Branding
Gunmetal Grey Nail Polish by Pat Benatar
47
Silver Gowns at 60
Meryl Streep Glittered in Grey Alberta Ferretti Dress at 2009 Oscars
46
Houses of the Future
Concrete House With Grass Roof
45
Abnormal Athletic Attire
Adidas SLVR Strays from the Sporting Norm With Dreary Greys
44
Gray Bombshells
Bleach-Hungry Celebs
43
Stainless Steel & Concrete Jewellery
42
In Game Product Placement: Select Racer's Attire in Test Drive Unlimited
41
Concrete Cube Shops
Contemporary Furniture Store Volume B in Sao Paulo, Brazil
40
Gray Scale Grunge Glam
The Gala Gonzalez Debut Collection With Adolfo Dominquez
39
Inflatable Architecture
Blow-Up Concrete Building
38
High Contrastographs
Kelly Thompson Leaves No Room for Grey Areas
37
Hollywood's Uzi Replacement
Micro Tavor
36
Greywater Recycling Kitchen Sink
EULO Lets You Keep Washing The Dishes
35
Sculptural Slit Homes
Eastern Design Office Creates Simple and Sleek Concrete Home
34
Custom Steel Watches
GoS Blends Damascus Steel With Swedish Craftsmanship
33
Hypercolor Concrete
Environmentally Interactive Images Appear in Response to Water
32
Grayscale Couture
Prada's Cloudy 2010 Spring Collection has Slim Chic Shades
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Supercar Replacements?
Potential Murcielago Successor Spotted in Nurburgring, Germany
30
Industrial Art Furniture
Weighty Designs Reclaimed Steel by Stig (UPDATE)
29
World's First Screen Made of Concrete
New Ad Medium?
28
Modular Concrete Fences
Sleek, Modern ‘Chain' Facilitates Friendly Neighborhoods
27
Dome Bunker Refurbs
The 'Concrete Mushrooms' Project Creates New Eco-Hostels
26
Foggy Fashion Spreads
Lerario Beatriz Shows Grey Washed LookBook for Resort 2010
25
Metal Handbags
Steel Purses by Wendy Stevens
24
Concrete Seats
'Concrete Things' Public Chairs by Komplot
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Super Strong Plastic Concrete
Henry Miller Builds a Brighter Future With Landfill Waste
22
Air Cleansing Concrete
Solar Activated Eco Paving
21
Gray is the New Black?
20
De-Mousing Gray
Project Runway's Christian Siriano Spruces of Charcoal for Spring
19
Concrete Jewelry
Smersh Design
18
Asphalt Accessories
The Molla Space Concrete Ring is Hardcore Fashion
17
Sexy 2009 Jaguar XF
S Series Replacement
16
Cement Furniture
Concrete Things by Nola is Durable and Practical
15
Concrete Computer Mice
Tech-Savvy Sculptures Find a Home in Japan
14
Origami Tables
The 4foldlow Table is Made of Laser Cut Steel in Creative Shapes
13
Concrete Lamps
Joachim Manz Trabant Pendant Light is a Marvel of Interior Design
12
Gray Scale Ads
Miu Miu Goes Dark and Grainy For Fall 2009 Campaign
11
Grey Water Recycling
The 'Envirosink' Helps You Prevent Water Waste At Home
10
Dynamic Surfaces
Architects Embrace Concrete Blocks
9
Water-Saving Wash Basins
Hughie Removable Kitchen Sink Lets You Recycle Graywater
8
Graphic Concrete Wall Treatment
7
Steel Cylindrical Speakers
Raal Advanced Loudspeakers Look like Mini Drums
6
Gray Singaporean Fashion
Hooked Clothings 2009 Fall/Winter Collection is Cooly Muted
5
Stainless Steel TVs
Toshiba 19LV612U is Built to Stand Up to Kitchen Wear & Tear
4
Concrete Art
Transparent House
3
Cement-Topped Scents
The Alexa Lixfeld Fragrance Bottle is Topped with Concrete
2
Shopping Bag-Shaped Stools
Gitta Gschwendtner's Concrete Take on Consumerism
1
Cinder Block Clocks
The Nixie Concrete Clock Crushes Competition in the Test of Time
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Stormtrooper Sneakers
Adidas Teams With Star Wars For Clothing Collection
Garbage Necklaces
Recycled Jewelry by Indregru Converts Trash to Treasures
Hypercolor Lips
Daniela Glunz Experiments with Common Cosmetic Photography
Debauchery Photography
Carl W. Heindl Captures Nighttime Troublemaking
40 Creative Alarm Clocks
From Automatic Blanket Removers to Alarm Clock Pills
69 Innovative Speakers
From Stereos that Bloom to Musical Pool Tables
Stylish Metrosexual Watches
The Hodinkee Top Ten Watches is Shaping the Future of Watchmaking
Edgy Fashion Photoblogs
LookBook.nu Captures Fresh Street Style
Splashtastic Photography
Fashion Shots Without Fashions by Iain Crawford
Alien Sound Systems
Wireless All-In-One Speakers by Erick Sakal Save Inner Space
Honeycomb Architecture
The Acme UN Memorial Building Metaphorically Unites Nations
Hippie Office Furniture
Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibr of Bokja Create Happy House Pieces
Girlish Grunge Fashiontography
The Young-Love Teen Vogue Editorial 'Finding Nirvana'
Fringed Fashion Photos
Hedi Slimane and Anna Selezneva Go Grunge for Vogue Paris
20 Unique Converted Architecture Pieces
from Modernized Bunkers to Church Lofts
90s Grunge Hair
Costume National's Spring 2010 Menswear Show Needed a Stylist
Angular Austrian Architecture
The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode
Recycled CD Architecture
Atelier Feichang Jianzhu Combines Green and Music Scenes
Scientific Addiction Accessories
Slashpile Jewelry Features Molecules of MDMA, LSD & THC
Futuristic Space Watches
Fashionable Digitwatch Doubles as Men's Jewelry
Futuristic Folk Fashion
Ethnic Warrior Style at the Balenciaga Spring 2010 Show
Illustrated Photography
Kelly Thompson Mixes Medias to Create Unique Photos
Provocative Nerdstrations
Kelly Thompson Illustrates That Geeky Can be Cheeky
Grunge-Rock Fashion Muses
Just Cavalli's Spring 2010 Collection Channels a 90s Courtney Love
Glam Rock Lookbooks
People's Market Fall/Winter 2009 Ads Channel 90s Grunge
Nature-Inspired Mobile Phones
The Leaf Phone by Anastasia Zharkova is Worn as Jewelry
Carbon Gold Anniversary Watches
Bulgari Celebrates 125th Year With Ultra Luxe Timepiece
Burn-Out Velvet Fashion
Prada's Modern Twist on a Vintage Fabric for Fall 2009
Cleaned-Up Grunge Models
The Fresh Erin Wasson J. Crew November 2009 Catalogue
Doily Architecture
'Out of the Box' Cadence Residence Adds Elegance to Concrete Box Building
Haircentric Illustrations
Kelly Thompson Illustrates Big Trendy Tresses
Clown Wig Couture
Kelly Thompson's Photography Plays Around With Circus Color
Vampire PC Coverings
The 'New Moon' Laptop Skins are Loved by Teens Everywhere
Modern Ziggurat Architecture
Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge Channels Ancient Cultures
Color-Changing Kettles
The 'Creativi*tea Kettle' Fires Up With Heat
Converted Bunker Architecture
Rainer Mielke Turns Old Structures into Hip Homes
Academic Architecture
The Marvelous New Cooper Union Building in New York City
Harnessing Soccer Star Power
Adidas Uses Argentinian Phenom Messi for 'Spark' Ads
Swarovski Scents
Amanda Lepore Launches $950 Crystal Studded Fragrance
Grunge-Inspired Photo Shoots
Megan Fox's Nylon Pictorial Includes Fringe and Flannel
Coffee Table Remotes
CRISTAL's Touchscreen Interface Super-Sizes the Universal Remote
Chained-Up Cuffs
Awesome Armored Accessories in Juniper Rose for Donna Karan Jewelry Line
BBQed Shoes
Adidas Window Display Suggests Eating Old Soles for Dinner
Funky Accessory Lookbooks
Karmaloop Creates a Playful Hot Weather Shoot
Hybrid Retro Fashion
Stella Zotis Blends 40s Glam With 80s Biker Girl Grunge
Classic Logo Mods
Kazuki Kuraish Jolly Roger for Adidas ‘Originals by Originals'
Upcycled Plywood Creativity
Blue Fence Project Will Recycle 2012 London's Olympic Enclosure
13 Confusing Clocks
From Math Clocks to Inside-Out Timepieces
Grunge Glam
Betsey Johnson's Spring 2010 'One Night Stand' at Palm Court at the Plaza
Forlorntography
Kelly Thompson Takes Pictures of Saddened Housewives
Fold-Out Tables
Mobile Dining is Created by Nobuhiro Teshima
Interactive Aquariums
Carnival Cruise Lines Storefront Sea Display Lets You Engage With Custom Fis
Gravity Defying Watches
Zenith's Zero-G is Built for the Most Intense of Situations
Enchanted Jewelry Lines
Shourouk Jewelry is a Whimsical Collection of Nature-Inspired Designs
Sculptural Slit Homes
Eastern Design Office Creates Simple and Sleek Concrete Home
Fluid Concept Houses
Melbourne's Yarra House is an Example of Detailed Architecture
Hypercolor Concrete
Environmentally Interactive Images Appear in Response to Water
Super-Sized Street Earrings
'Urban Jewelry' by Liesbet Bussche Adorns Cities
Eccentric Red Runways
Dirk Bikkemberg's 2010 Men's S/S Collection Shines Like a Ruby
Star-Shaped Coffee Tables
Ben Huggins' Furniture Snaps Together Simply
City Exclusive Fragrances
Tom Ford's Milan, Kuwait & London-Only Scents
Grayscale Couture
Prada's Cloudy 2010 Spring Collection has Slim Chic Shades
26 Crushing Concrete Creations
From Pavement Illusions to Inflatable Architecture
Neo-Plasticism Audio
Elac Art-Edition FS 247 Speakers Channel Art of Piet Mondrian
Glass-Cased Commodes
Clear ‘Furniture With Memory' Takes Your Decor Back to The Future
Niche 80s Fashion
The Claw Money Autumn 2009 Collection is Off the Chain
Street Hustler Fashion
The Public School 2010 Collection Rebels Against Everything
Twitterific ID Necklaces
'Survival of the Hippest Twitter' Jewelry for Die-Hard Social Networ
Shark-Like Supercars
Ferocious Limited-Edition Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster
Transformable Tables
The 1FormTable is a Table, DVD Stand and a Drawer In One
Album Cover Sneakers
Mos Def Self-Promotes While Designing For Adidas
Outback Organic Fashion
The Bassike Summer 2009 Line is Deliciously Simple
Cutlery Furniture
Studio Verissimo Turns Plastic Spoons into an Eco-Friendly Table Design
Vend-Ring Machines
Ted Noten's Red Light Design Rings Transform Red Light into Jewelry Districts
Ladies Who Lunch Fashion
The Family Affairs 'Everyday is Like Sunday' Collection is Debutante Fun
Sea Creature Speakers
The Wall-Mounted Speaker is Like an Underwater Crustacean
Woven Coffee Tables
Cheig Bench by Sollo Brasil Adds Texture to Decor
Super Strong Plastic Concrete
Henry Miller Builds a Brighter Future With Landfill Waste
Ancient Wrist Watches
The '12 Gan-Ji' Watch is Based on Ancient Chinese Concepts
Mountain-Inspired Fragrances
'A Scent by Issey Miyake' Evokes the Japanese Landscape
Egg Cup Architecture
Check Out the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City by Lar & Fernando Romero
Blooming Dining Tables
Lotus Furniture Set Blossoms When Needed
Formal Gymwear
Jeremy Scott's Adidas Line Features Frills, Tails and Tracksuits
Rosy Fragrance Ads
Scarlett Johansson Goes Pink for Dolce & Gabbana's 'Rose the One'
Retail Amusement Parks
Disney Stores Will be Getting a Funtastic Makeover
Super-Sonic Sound Recyclers
SONEA Converts Noise to Energy
Lonely Fragrance Campaigns
Man in Kylie Minogue's Inverse Ad Needs Some Companionship
Color-Changing Business Cards
Mumure Contact Creates Thermo-Sensitive Communication
Carny Love Photography
Lynsie Roberts Captures the Best of Summer Carnival Fun
Computer Program Clocks
Load Your Entire Day With the Progress Bar Clock
Green Pants Promos
Sony Recycles Advertising Banners Into Jeans
Cement Furniture
Concrete Things by Nola is Durable and Practical
Cardboard Couture
Tranqui Yanki Fashions Will Blow Your Mind (and Body)
Chameleon Kicks
Adidas Shows True Colours With the XLarge Superstars
Blooming Speakers
The iPom Tech Flower for the iPod is Touch Sensitive
Music Video Clothing Promos
Adidas Originals FIVE-TWO 3 Commercial with RIP Slyme & DJ Fumiya
Solar Chronometers
Citizen Designs 3 Watches Stocked With Solar Cell Features
Supermarket Staple Fashion
Ground Zero Fall 2009 Collection is Inspired by Everyday Necessities
Recycled Billboard Bags
Eco-Friendly Purses Made From City Advertisement
Kinetic Clocks
Single-Armed 'Continue Time' Clock by Sander Mulder
Superstitious Scents
D&G Launches Tarot-Based Fragrances
Offal Sculptures
Mary-Anne Wensley's Grotesque Pig Intestine Art
80's School Boy Fashion
Beams Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Brings a Retro Vibe
Mathematical Clocks
Time-Tellers That are Perfect for Geeks
Car Part Watches
URWERK King Cobra is Derived From 60s Speedometers
Sensory Tableware
Senses! Teaches You How to Appreciate Food
Crowning Architecture
Nord Architecture Healthcare Center Design Wins Competition
Manly Kick Collaborations
Adidas Originals Fall 2009 James Bond for David Beckham
Simplistic, Skinny Smartphones
Toshiba T-01A is Not Ashamed of Being Long and Thin
Astronomy Watches
‘Stars Tell Time' Clock Brings Back Ancient Way of Telling Time
Gemstone Lamps
The Caillou Table Light Features Giant Swarovski Crystal
Phonograph Speakers
The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past
Furniture Fragrances
Artek and Comme des Garcons 'Standard' is a Unisex Scent
Training Leg Furniture
Deger Cengiz Attitude Chair Could Be Inspired by the Simpsons
Ejection Seat Bars
Phantom Werks Uses Fighter Jet Seats as Living Room Furniture
One-Cut Furniture
Scott Jarvie's Seating Creates Comfy Space with No Waste
Recycled Sculptural Lighting
Little Crush Table Lamps' Bases Made From Old Drink Bottles
Shipping Parcel Furniture
TAK Arkitekter Creates a Collection From Packages & Trolleys
Giant Earbud Speakers
Lacie Sound2 Usb Speakers Blow Up Traditional Sound Systems
Self-Erasing Clocks
Trace of Time Whiteboard Serves as Ticking Appointment Keeper
Conniving Alarm Clocks
Alice Wang's Tyrant Clock Calls a Random Friend Until You Wake Up
Musical Perfume Packs
The HUGO Element Set Combines Headphones and Fragrance
Recycled Straw Lamps
Clutch Lights Reuses Old Drinking Straws
Block Clocks
Vadim Kibardin's Black & White Clock is Glowing
Hypercolor Percussion
Electronic Drums By Petr Kubik Help You Jam Like a Pro
Supersized Suitcases
Goyard Storefront in London is Consumed by Giant Luggage
Muscular Table Legs
The Human Table by Dzmitry Samal Has Four Male Legs
Superbeing Watches
The wn-2 Earth Watch Lets You Play God on Your Wrist
Hip Cartel Fashion
The Married to the Mob Autumn 2009 Collection Makes a Made Woman
Exclusively Elite Perfumes
L'Artisan Parfumeur Fragrance #2 Costs a Pretty Penny
Sound Wave Speakers
Equalizer System Adjusts to Your Musical Preference
Portable Storage Seats
The Smith Pro is a Multitasking Workstation
Golden Community Centers
La Candida Brings Community Together, King Midas Style
Gold Leaf Furniture
Bling Hits Interior Design at the High Point Furniture Market
Internet Indicator Clocks
Route O' Clock Tells You the Best Time to Surf
Recycled Paper Lamps
Gaby Crohn's Document Light is Made of Old Receipts & Diaries