Banana Republic San Francisco, 1978 2025

Description

A high-angle black and white telephoto view captures the dense urban topography of San Francisco looking down a steep, descending roadway. A prominent white church tower stands on the left against layered residential and commercial buildings filling the hillside. Intricate overhead utility lines and telephone poles crisscross the midground over parked cars and tree-lined sidewalks. The monochrome palette emphasizes architectural geometry, depth, and shadow in this campaign image photographed by Sonia Szóstak and creative directed by Michael Scanlon for Banana Republic.

Style

Vertical, Commercial, Monochrome

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

High Street Fashion

Color

Background

Street

Context

Advertising Campaign