These Olympic photoshoots coincide with the current buzz surrounding the upcoming British games. The event has been known to spur creativity no matter the locale, bringing about products and clothing emblazoned with the classic 5-ringed multi-hued flag. And while one would think that these creative juices have run dry after all these years, creative photographers, artists and stylists have found ways to revolutionize the portrayal of the athletic event.
Stirring Paralympic ads and fierce school spirit editorials have come to represent some of the world's most renowned publications and brands. The considerable hype that is associated with the affair has only grown with the rise of social media, imbuing businesses with the desire to capitalize on the popular occasion. These productions have exacerbated this very desire, showcasing agile apparel, sporting equipment and fierce, concentrated models.
39 Olympic-Inspired Photoshoots
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Au Natural Olympians
Naked Powerade Athletes Show Their Muscles
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Stoic Swimmer Photoshoots
The Interview 'Olympiad' Editorial is Inspired by the Summer Olympics
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Olympic Fashion
The 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony Outfits Don't Disappoint
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Cashing In Before Olympic Games
Feres Sisters Sexy Photoshoot
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Provocative Olympic Photo Shoots
the Sports Illustrated Lindsey Vonn Cover Could Melt Snow
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Olympic Covers
Michael Phelps & Ryan Lochte in Men's Journal
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Olympic Activists
Amanda Beard Naked for PETA
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Athletic Aesthetic Photoshoots
Tony Duran Adds Futuristic Edge to Olympic Classicism
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Olympic Editorials
"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine
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Flaming Medalist Shoots
Terry Richardson Captures Snowboarder Shaun White for Rolling Stone
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China Olympics Influence Fashion
Lucy Liu in Harper's Bazaar
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Retro Street Photoshoots
The Vogue UK June 2012 'London Calling' Editorial Features Urban Hubs
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Tennis Pro Pinups
Rafael Nadal Photo Shoot
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Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
The NK 'The Beauty Games' Campaign is Patriotically Sporty
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Olympics-Themed Sportswear
Stella McCartney 'My 2012' Collection for Adidas is Stylish & Practical
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Stirring Paralympics Ads
Ray Grassi and Stephanie Dixon are Inspiring in the Campaign by Bbdo
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Copycat Swimsuits
The Record Breaking Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit (and Copycats)
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Mustard-Toned Military Wear
The Opening Ceremony FW 2012 Collection is Warm-Hued and Cozy
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Luxury Olympic Fashion
8-8-2008 GUCCI Limited edition
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Hunter-Themed Photoshoots
The Schon Magazine 17 Crystal Renn Set is Hunger Game Themed
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Haute Athletic Photoshoots
The ‘Olympiad' Interview Magazine May 2012 Editorial is Fie
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Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads
Benetton: Tibet vs China, 'Victims'
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Reviving Olympic Sports
NBC Stalks Michael Phelps With New Championships Coverage
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Olympian Swimsuits for Public Sale
Speedo LZR Swim Suit Available for Pre-Order
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Olympic Fashion
The Original Games Collection by Adidas
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Athletic Warmup Portraits
The Stretching Team USA Olympians Series Focuses on Training Sessions
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Olympic Fashion Spreads
China Vogue
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Proud Olympian Portraits
The Gu Photography Special Olympics Series is Inspirational
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Fierce School Spirit Editorials
The Schon Magazine 'Gymnasium' Photoshoot is an Ode to Gym Lessons
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Human Centipedes
Adidas Ad: Impossible is Nothing With 600 Million Legs
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Sartorial Olympics
Ralph Lauren Fashion for Beijing Olympics
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Olympic Pole Dancing
Campaign Launched to Make ‘Verticle Pole' an Official Sport
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Royal Spooftography
Christophe Gilbert's Cheeky Portraits Parody the Queen
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Gold Medalist Models
Nastia Liukin for Max Azria Spring/Summer 2009
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Olympian Water Frocks
The Speedo LZR Swimsuit is Recycled into Fashionable Chic
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Briefs-Competing Athlete Ads
The Athena Underwear Campaign Features Some Buff Nude Men
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Olympic Hair Product Promoters
Eleven Female Athletes are the New Pantene Beauty Ambassadors
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Adventurous World Sports Ads
The Bank of China 2012 Olympics Campaign Features London's Big Ben
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Runners Racing Horses
The Jamie Baulch vs. Peopleton Brook Race Pits an Olympian Against an Equine
Related Ideas
Gorgeous Athlete Campaigns
The Nike Women 'Make Yourself' Ads Feature Strong and Sensual Shots
Sporty Raver Editorials
Karlie Kloss is a High Energy Enigma in the Vogue Paris March 2012 Shoot
Cimmerian Swimsuit Photoshoots
The Marie Claire Spain 'Azul Indico' Editorial Stars Leah de Wavrin
Ghostly Elegant Editorials
The Lida Baday SS 2012 Campaign is Faded and Gorgeous
Olympic Fashion
The 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony Outfits Don't Disappoint
Bronzed Swimwear Ads
The H&M Beach Sensation Summer 2012 Campaign Stars Isabeli Fontana
Demure Poolside Editorials
The Ashley Smith The Sunday Telegraph is Elegant and Sophisticated
Designer Olympic Outfits
The Ralph Lauren Vancouver 2010 US Olympic Team Uniforms
Chromatic Swimwear Captures
The Vogue China 'Colour the Beach' Editorial Stars a Sultry Tian Yi
Hyper-Urban Shoots (UPDATE)
This Vogue Italia March 2012 Editorial is Over the Top
Leggy Urban Photoshoots
The Melissa Tammerijn Vogue Russia is Flashy and Fabulous
Provocative Olympic Photo Shoots
the Sports Illustrated Lindsey Vonn Cover Could Melt Snow
Messy-Haired Vintage Shoots
Ali Stephens Looks Hot for Blanco Fall 2010
Cinematic Swimwear Photoshoots
The Vogue Turkey 'Retro Dalgalar' Editorial Stars Juju Ivanyuk
86 Olympic Gamespirations
From Vancouver 2010 Architecture to Olympic Pole Dancing
Voyeuristic Athletics Ads
This ESPN HD Campaign Captures Off-the-Clock Moments
Gale-Force Wind Portraits
The Blow Job 2012 Series by Tadao Cern Morphs Faces
Groovy Eco Fashion
The JoAnn Berman Spring 2011 Collection is a Kaleidoscope of Color
80s Swimwear Shoots
The Ruling Shapes Vogue Russia Editorial Stars Britt Maren
40 Women's Spring Collections
From Carolina Herrera to Diane von Furstenberg
Freakish Makeup Date-Keepers
The Maybelline 2012 Calendar is Psychedelically Bold
Old Hollywood Glamor Shoots
Scarlett Johansson Stars on the Cover of Vogue US May 2012
Olympic Condom Shortages
The Vancouver Condom Shortage is the Best Story of the Winter Olympics
Freaky Marionette Fashion Ads
The Versace for H&M Video is Weird but Fascinating
Pretty Pajama-Inspired Pieces
The Stella McCartney Spring 2012 Collection is Relaxed and Fresh
Minimalist Atmospheric Photography
Nick Meek Has a Color-Oriented Signature Style
Comfortably Rugged Menswear
The Pull & Bear Spring 2012 Heritage Collection is Simply Chic
Bronx Beauty Boxing Shoots
Jennifer Lopez Gets Sporty for V Magazine 76
Eclectic Tech Ensembles
The Oyster Magazine #97 Editorial Stars a Nonchalant Marihenny Rivera
Urban Pastel Fashion
The Air France Madame 'Call for Nia' Editorial Stars a Romantic Arlenis Sosa
80s Tribute Editorials
The Allen Taylor Vogue Hommes Japan Shoot Has Retro Flair
Ornate Gangster Lookbooks
The Lucy Jay FW 2012 Campaign is Spunky and Fun
Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
The NK 'The Beauty Games' Campaign is Patriotically Sporty
Haute Hunger Games Lookbooks
Lauren Conrad's Paper Crown Fall 2012 Lookbook Features a Cast Member
Olympic-Inspired Kicks
The Stadion Collection by Hummel Honors Previous Host Cities
Wikipedia-Inspired Photography
The Disambiguation Photo Series is Based Around Scientific Theories
Film-Inspired Photoblogs
Capitol Couture is a Tumblr Based on Fashion from The Hunger Games
Emotive Female Photography
The 'Portrait of Women' Leis Photoshoots are Deep and Expressive
Turkish-Inspired Fashion
The Lug Von Siga Fall 2013 Collection Comments on Cultural Marriages
Soft Draped Dresses
The Masha Ma Spring 2011 Collection is All Flow and Flirtation
Chic Athletic Editorials
The Foam Magazine July 2012 Photoshoot is Highly Sporty
Extreme Olympic Fandom
Fans Get Crazy at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
Comic-Inspired Kid Campaigns
The Mother's Pride Print Ads Encourage a Child's Curiousity
Serene Sleeping Campaigns
The Forget Me Not FW 2012 Collection is Whimsical and Soft
Broken Image Fashion Ads
The Harvey Nichols SS12 Campaign Encourages People to Be Seen
Stirring Paralympics Ads
Ray Grassi and Stephanie Dixon are Inspiring in the Campaign by Bbdo
Surreal Sports Photography
'Freddy Olympics' Mixes Athletes With Machines
Carefree Cabana Collections
The ASOS Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Surfer Chic
Recycled Wrapper Dresses
Elsa Hiltner Designs Recycled Dresses for ‘Project Subway'
Extreme Athletic Photography
These Tim Tadder Sports Captures are Highly Detailed
13 Vancouver Olympics Innovations
From Inukshuk Jewelry to Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Human-Devouring Animal Ads
The Cow Parade 2011 Campaign is Hilariously Shocking
Militant Sports Equipment Accessories
The 'SPOORT' FYI Magazine Editorial is Unconventional
Director-Switched Movie Posters
The 'Hunger Games Imposters' Put a Twist on the Dystopian World
Cut-Out Fashion
The Stella Mccartney Spring 2011 Campaign Stars Joan Smalls
Haute Athletic Photoshoots
The ‘Olympiad' Interview Magazine May 2012 Editorial is Fie
Wizard of Oz Auto Shoots
The 'Icons of Style' Mercedez-Benz Film by Alex Prager is Theatric
18 Voracious Vancouvervations
From Community Art Events to Green Olympic Architecture
Sheet-Sailing Ship Photography
Luis Gonzalez Palma's Ara Solis Series is Simple and Imaginative
Simple Satiny Fashion
HAWKS Fall 2010 Line Rings in the Geren Ford Urban Outfitters Collaboration
Chic Cocktail Couture
The Victoria Beckham Spring 2011 Collection Features a 1960s Flair
Runway-Ready Athletic Wear
The 'Training Day' Marie Claire Editorial is Sporty-Chic
Quirky British Captures
Arnhel de Serra Photographs the Idiosyncrasies of a Country
Clean-Cut Kids Collections
Stella McCartney's GapKids Spring 2010 Line is Western-Nautical
Fringe Nudist Photographers
The Young British Naturalist Series Explores This Secret Lifestyle
Athletic Padding Pictorials
Harper's Bazaar Singapore 'Model Citizen' Stars Christy Turlingt
Deceased Skate Decks
'Last Supper' Skateboard by Rome SDS Features the Fallen Stars of '09
Elegant Urban Editorials
The Elle Mexico 'Stories from the City' Shoot Stars Regina Feoktistova
Olympic Mascot Slippers
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Mascot Quatchi Keeps Your Feet Warm
Carved Cheese Campaigns
The Greenwich Extreme Cheese Pizza Ads Boasts Devotional Statements
Skin Cancer Campaigns
The Pharma Nostra Print Ads Shows That Sun Exposure is Not a Game
Floor-Sweeping Frocks
The Stella McCartney Resort 2012 Goes to Great Lenghts with Playful Patterns
Urban Oddball Imagery
The Jaime Salazar 'Miami is a Paradise' Collection is Outlandish
Flower-Licking Fashion Ads
The Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Kristina Kulyk
Minimalist Retro Menswear
The Freshjive SS 2012 Collection Features Simple Styles
Wooly Sport Knits
Performance Photography in Custom Rodarte Olympic Knitwear
Aboriginal Art Bottles
Coke Olympics Art Bottles Feature Canadian Artists like Kim Stewart
Split-Second News Campaigns
The La Repubblica.it Print Ads Shows How History Can Change Instantly
MC B-Ball Battles
The Adidas All 2012 Advert Counts Down to the London Olympics
Recycled Olympic Furniture
Sit on the Beetle-Infested Richmond Olympic Oval
History-Celebrating Menswear
The Vogue Hommes 'Generation to Generation' Editorial is Eclectic
Olympic Mascot Madness
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Mascot Quatchi is a Star
Paintball Field-Inspired Photography
The 'Days Lost' Series is Eerily and Colorfully Cloudy
Urban Hippie Catwalks
The Whiz Limited Fall 2012 Collection is Eccentrically Layered
Disheveled Currency Campaigns
National Forum for Animal Protection and Defense Asks For Funding
Romantic BFF Editorials
The 'Friends with Benefits' FW 2012 Collection is Sexy and Flirtatious
Childlike Company Ads
The Actitudes Young Adults Agency Campaign is Cute
Olympic Alcohol
Absolut Vancouver Vodka Bottle Design Inspired by the 2010 Olympic City
Minimal Grayscale Garments
The Sissi Goetze Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
Sprinter-Themed Editorials
The Vogue USA June 2012 Smalls Photoshoot Follows Runner Usain Bolt
3D Skateboards
Sebastian Denz and Carhartt Create a New 3D Skate Project
Mac-Inspired Snowboards
Powerbook Snowboarding Sounds Cool, But Isn't
Peculiar Land Mass Ads
The TAM Cargo Campaign Illustrates Everyday Objects
Equine Dress-Up
The Horse Tailor Specializes in Costumes for Your Horse
Sport Legend Mosaics
The Gatorade Campaign by Charis Tsevis is Intensely Refreshing
Ceased Chattiness Campaigns
The Merello Really Sour Candy Ads Targets an Older Generation
Movement-Centric Spreads
'Set in Motion' by Sarah Brimley Accommodates Mobility
Downward Dog-Improving Yoga Wear
The Electric Foxy 'Move' Clothing Line Monitors Performace
Cinematic Cake Accessories
These Hunger Games Cupcake Sleeves Celebrate the Upcoming Film
Artillery Ecotecture
The London Olympic Stadium is a first in Eco-Crime Fighting
Flowery Champagne Campaigns
The Perrier-Jouet Paper Print Ad is Creatively Catered
Dunce Kid Advertising
The Opticana Kids Collection Campaign Plays Dumb
Native Olympic Art
Artistic Endeavors at Vancouver Olympics are Breathtaking
Briefs-Competing Athlete Ads
The Athena Underwear Campaign Features Some Buff Nude Men
Super-Light Snowboard Coats
The Nike Spring 2010 Storm Jacket is Ready to Shred
Potty Training Pet Ads
The Pipican 2011 Campaign Teaches Dogs Where to Pee
Lavish Lifestyle Campaigns
The Bratislava Football Academy Ads Promote Comfortable Retirement
Tuxedo-Inspired Swimwear
These Tailed Swimsuits are Full of Waterproof Elegance
Olympic Hair Product Promoters
Eleven Female Athletes are the New Pantene Beauty Ambassadors
Antiquated Web Tech Ads
The Numericable 2011 Campaign Urges a Change for Fiber Optics
Patriotic Olympics Prints
Carl Christopher Fisk Creates a Fictional Project for London Olympics
Doubleheader Mag Covers
The V Magazine Issue #63 Features Two Talented Actresses
Teen Lit Propaganda Posters
College Humor's Hunger Games PSAs Focus on the Bad Not the Good
Sci-Fi Inspired Lacquers
The China Glaze 'Hunger Games' Nail Polish Line is All Glitz and Glam
Winding World Sports Offices
The National Olympic Committee House is a Detailed Tribute Abode
Resolute Luggage Campaigns
The Samsonite American Tourister Ads Show 'The Tough Standard'
Minimalist Murder Masks
These Designs by Peter Phillips May Give You Nightmares
31 Oddball Races
From Drugged Car Racing to Musical Horse Races
Kooky Kid Collections
The Stella McCartney for Kids 2010 Line is for Every Child
Inedible Noodle Advertising
This Conaprole Tomato Sauce Campaign Defines Pasta
Inspirational Olympic Renderings
The Telenor 2012 Calendar Sports Compelling Illustrations
Victorious Olympic Stands
The Victory Ceremony Podiums by James Lee and Leo Obstbaum
Adventurous World Sports Ads
The Bank of China 2012 Olympics Campaign Features London's Big Ben
Tiny Horse Sidekicks
Mel Kadel Features People Holding Horses in 'LA Horse Show'
Urban Sprintvertising
Olympic Medallist Jamie Baulch is a Human Advert for LOVEFiLM
Inspirational Search Engine Campaigns
'Bing is for Doing' Tells Story of Snowboarder Kevin Pearce
15 Nadal and Federer Features
From Record-Breaking Swiss Shaves to Avergae Joe Olympics
Crowdsourced Light Shows
Vectorial Elevation Vancouver Lights Up the Winter Olympics
Celeb Singing Debut Commercials
The Eva Mendes for Thierry Mugler Commercial is Eerie and Dark
Couture Sportswear Hybrids
Highsnobiety Shoots Pairs Stella McCartney With Nike
Any-Bodied Athletes
Oscar Pistorius to Become the First Double Amputee to Compete Internationally
Star-Spangled Frocks
The House of Holland Spring 2011 Collection is Out of this World
Flutter-Sleeve Shift Dresses
BCBG Max Azria Spring 2011 RTW Abounds With Angelic Cues