There is something about a black and white photo that draws you in. Mixing the right amount of other-worldly, classy, and timeless, a black and white photo (if done right) will never be boring to me. Now imagine the many fabulous B/W ads that professional photographers and gorgeous models have given us. I have found only 15 but I gather that there are more out there. The next time you see one, take the beauty in and be inspired.
1 Megan Fox for Emporio Armani
For those who thought Megan cannot do classy, this is proof that she can. Sure she's in her underwear but the photo still has that classy touch, right?
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2 Lily Allen for Coco Cocoon by Chanel, Fall '09
These photos are fun and cute! I would never peg Lily as the Holly Golightly type but it seems that she channeled the character fabulously.
3 Mark Wahlberg for Calvin Klein
Doesn't he look like he's having a blast? I wonder if he still has those abs.
4 Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein
This girl is the epitome of HOT. Oily and scantily-clad body? Definitely a best-seller. The male model isn't so bad either.
5 Givenchy Spring '09
Nothing like sharp contrast to give off that edgy rockstar vibe. The girls are posing weird but I think it's effective.
6 Calvin Klein Spring '09
Aiming for modern minimalism, the people behind this ad sure got what they wanted. I like the fact that it's a little weird and not like most ads we see.
7 David Yurman with Kate Moss
Looks like Kate Moss doesn't age, right? I think she always looks fabulous in black and white photos. Case in point, the following ad.
Kate photographs well, no doubt about that. This ad screams sensual and classy. Despite the sexiness, Kate still looks innocent.
9 Heidi Klum for Jordache
I don't know about you but I will never take a bath in my jeans. So this ad makes me curious about just how awesome those jeans are. Curiosity aside, the photo is gorgeous. I love the vignette and Heidi's wet hair.
10 Christy Turlington for Chanel
A supermodel for your ad? Nothing can't possibly go wrong with that. This ad shows nothing special but Christy is a pure beauty. Can't deny that.
11 Claudia Schiffer for Chanel
Another supermodel doing what she does best. Claudia is gorgeous. If Zeus were real, I think he'd already have made Claudia his wife. Plus this dress is fab.
12 Angelina Jolie for St. John
Angelina looked undeniably beautiful in these ads. Top-notch photography, if I do say so myself. Shot by Mario Testino, of course.
13 Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana
Madonna, the domestic diva. Who would have thunk, right? It has that very Sicilian feel, which the designers wanted the ads to portray. Sure the ads were Photoshopped but you can't deny that the end results were nice.
14 Temperly Bridal
I want this wedding dress and I want my wedding photos to come out like this.
15 Daisy Lowe for Converse
Very rock chic, right? They look like they just came from a fun concert. Or that they are a famous couple who felt like eating greasy food right after hanging out with their equally famous rock star friends.
