Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Sex + Advertisng = Controversy

Sex and fashion (and drugs) have long been intertwined. Sex and advertising – even longer. But, every now and again, someone in the fashion world causes a stir. We’ve uncovered some of the most controversial ads ever released by the fashion industry. Feast your eyes!

Spain's Labour and Social Affairs Ministry branded the Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign as illegal and humiliating to women, saying the woman's body position had no relation to the products Dolce & Gabbana were trying to sell.

La Vanguardia newspaper quoted the Milan-based fashion house as saying:"We will only withdraw this photo from the Spanish market. They're a bit behind the times."

Tom Ford has made a living turning heads in the fashion world. Since his days of infusing sex into an anemic Gucci line, his name has been synonymous with controversy. The creative behind his latest cologne offering may not come as a surprise to the fashion faithfuls, but might make the conservative GQ reader sweat.

Sisley has consistently delivered provocative ads for the better part of a decade. Whether its white residue in their models nose or mouth, you can count on this Benetton Group company to continuously push the envelope.

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