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7 Most Controversial Fashion Advertisements

December 16th 2007 01:59

7 Most Controversial Fashion Advertisements

Let the controversy begin

Over on debonairmag.com, they have assembled a provocative selection of the seven edgiest advertisements ever to promote names in fashion.

It will come as no surprise that they all caused a stir for pushing the boundaries of good sexual taste. Sex and advertising have a symbiotic relationship that is ideal for the “turning heads” fuel behind the concepts of the fashion industry.

These are images that infer the social taboos of coitus and instantly invade censorship filters to seer onto the cerebrum. Campaigns engineered with the purpose of challenging audiences to purchase their wares.

Word of mouth, buzz and brand recognition all get a solid boost when morality protesters arrive. The sensual glamour that is the public face of catwalks, designer clothes and prestigious beauty are exploitable commodities that serve a specific marketing niche.

I was surprised that the jail bait Calvin Klein pictures of Brooke Shields were excluded because of the uproar at the time.

Brooke Shields in Calvin Klein

So onto the ads which are mostly from the U.S though some made it international. The most recent featured is the 2007 Tom Ford for Men shot that is more phallic than all the ancient tribal relics you care to name.

Tom Ford appeals to the fleshy bits

Back in 2001 Sisley, part of the Beneton Group encountered vocal opposition to the suggestive white liquid facial approach.

Got Milk? It works on so many levels

Earlier this year Dolce & Gabbana released this voyeuristic snap of colliding hard bodies. Banned in Italy due to the belief it encourages gang rape.

melrose place goes wild

To see the rest of the saucy, raunchy choices made by debonairmag.com please visit their site by clicking this link.

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Posted By: Tyronne - Category: History, Models, Photos, Trends

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The size of the size zero debate

September 27th 2007 07:25

The size zero debate is the new black, the latest fashion trend, which, like all fads, is probably not wise to buy (into) too much. I am not saying that the emaciated idealisation of the female body is not a problem, but that the media and public response is on the side of hysteria. For some perspective on my perspective, it should be known that I am not a size zero. I am not six foot tall, and I do not know anyone that has come under the attack of this new moralizing discourse.

A skinny model, quick! Where's the bandwagon?! Image from dancewithshadows.com

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Posted By: the-mothball-cardigan - Category: Clothes, History, Models, Random, Shows, Trends

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Ultra thin is not 'in' (LINK)

September 15th 2007 15:16

There was a time when a woman's wealth was recognized by her rubenesque figure. Today Paris Hilton lookalikes are revered and every womens magazine don't print without them. Governments around the world are now taking action to address the unrealistic body image expectations placed upon the worlds modelling industry. The Australian Fashion Council hosted a forum in March to discuss and debate whether or not industry guidelines are necessary to discourage the use of extraordinarily thin models on Australian runways and to ensure the health and wellbeing of Young Australians working as fashion models.

More importantly it raises the discussion that Designers and media have an ethical obligation to set the right role models for the youth of today

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Posted By: Leesa - Category: Celebrities, Fashion Tips, History, Models, Shows, Trends

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