Fashion and controversy have once again collided as a recent Calvin Klein advertisement featuring artist FKA Twigs faced a ban from the UK regulator for allegedly portraying her as a “stereotypical sexual object.“
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed the poster, which showcased the singer in a denim shirt, likely to cause serious offense by objectifying women.
Calvin Klein Ad With FKA Twigs Banned In UK
Calvin Klein finds itself in hot water as one of its advertisements, featuring singer FKA Twigs, has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) due to allegations of being “overly sexualized.”
The contentious poster showcased FKA Twigs wearing a denim shirt, strategically drawn halfway around her body, exposing the side of her buttocks and half of one breast. The phrase above her, stating “Calvins or nothing“.
The ASA ruled that the ad was likely to cause serious offense by objectifying women, stating that the “image’s composition placed viewers’ focus on the model’s body rather than on the clothing being advertised.” The commission further criticized the emphasis on FKA twigs’ “physical features,” deeming it as having “presented her as a stereotypical sexual object.” Consequently, the ASA concluded that the ad was “irresponsible and likely to cause serious offense.”
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FKA Twigs Responds To The Ban By Pointing To Jeremy Allen White
The singer took to Instagram to convey her thoughts on the controversial ban. She rejected her description of a “stereotypical sexual object,” claiming that she saw herself as a “beautiful strong woman of color” whose body had endured enormous hardship.
Calling out the “double Standards” of the industry twigs also mentioned in her post, “In light of reviewing other campaigns past and current of this nature, I can’t help but feel there are some double standards here.” referencing a recent Calvin Klein commercial starring actor Jeremy Allen White.
In rejecting the ban’s grounds she said that she was “proud” of the photos, and thanked Calvin Klein along with Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.
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