It's Valentine's Day and as far as The Drum is concerned #LoveIsLove.
Over the years we've seen brands slowly begin to introduce LGBT characters and themes into their ads - from Honeymaid's 'This is Wholesome' to Skittles''Share the Rainbow'in celebration of London Pride.
But, as photographer Bronac McNeill pointed out in her opinion piece, 'Sex sells, but what about sexuality?', the majority of these ads usually only feature 'normal' looking gay, white men.
So, for Valentine's Day, in addition to sharing all of this year's loved-up campaigns, we've asked creatives to reimagine their favourite classic ads featuring a host of diverse LGBT characters.
Here we round up our favorite entries to share including This Gurl Can, an all-new Diet Coke Break and a reworking of Volkswagen's famous 'Think Small'.
This Gurl Can
Credit: Matt Knowles
Apple: Think Different
Credit: Connor & Charlie (Karmarama)
Think Small
Credit: Sarah Hiraki (Essence)
Hello Girls
Credit: Consider
Lynx Effect
Credit: Sam Carter
Milk Tray: All because the lady loves...
Credit: WATB Creative
Visa: Running Man
Credit: Tim Glister
Wonderbra
Credit: Adam & Ted
Diet Coke Break
Credit: Consider
Coca-Cola: Taste Freedom
Credit: Beatrix Sackey
Burger King
Credit: WATB Creative
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