1996, banned in the UK-
This Benetton billboard was removed after the standards association received numerous complaints about the "disgusting" photo from passersby. Let's hope those people who ... more
This Benetton billboard was removed after the standards association received numerous complaints about the "disgusting" photo from passersby. Let's hope those people who ... more
1996, banned in the UK-
This Benetton billboard was removed after the standards association received numerous complaints about the "disgusting" photo from passersby. Let's hope those people who complained never find out what's keeping them alive. less
This Benetton billboard was removed after the standards association received numerous complaints about the "disgusting" photo from passersby. Let's hope those people who complained never find out what's keeping them alive. less
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Fashion always falls back on old standards. Their ad campaigns are no exception. Creating controversy with violent or hyper-sexual print ads garners attention. But at what cost? Ask Calvin Klein. His brand has been leading the charge of controversial campaigns for two decades. The latest has been banned down under by Australia's Advertising Standards Bureau. The billboard was removed from various locations for being "suggestive of violence and rape...and for demeaning to women by suggesting that she's a plaything of these men." Judge for yourself. Then have a look at some past campaigns that have also gotten the smack-down.
