Today I wanted to get into the recently banned advert for Calvin Klein featuring singer FKA Twigs. The brand has been hitting us from all angles with multiple campaigns for Spring ‘24 starring The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White in his boxer briefs and we’ve also seen Kendall Jenner in this campaign.
In this episode I examine the controversial history of Calvin Klein ads before discussing why the Advertising Standards Agency here in the UK decided to ban the image of FKA Twigs. I call upon writer Ata-Owaji Victor to share her thoughts on the isms of it all, including racism, sexism and colourism.
I’d love to know what do you think about the ad?
What do you think about it being banned?
Is it a big deal?
Do you feel sorry for FKA Twigs?
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Links
‘Double standards’: FKA Twigs defends banned semi-nude Calvin Klein advert: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/11/fka-twigs-defends-banned-semi-nude-calvin-klein-advert
The most controversial Calvin Klein Ads:
https://www.complex.com/style/a/karizza-sanchez/controversial-calvin-klein-ads
Ata-Owaji Victor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ataowaji/
Ata-Owaji Victor on the BeautyMe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/407KbLX8bv1P9XjpYY8O5h?si=4e9c5221b51a4e68
My video on FKA Twigs banned Calvin Klein ad: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1-VwkNIvhd/?igsh=MWc2eGdndjFxbXJ6NQ==
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