According to information from Page Six, the advertising agency in the UK has decided not to allow the photo of FKA Twigs advertising for Calvin Klein to appear in this country. The decision was made after the agency concluded that the photo displayed “an irresponsible image and is likely to cause serious offence”.
The promotional photo caused controversy in the community when FKA Twigs (36 years old) appeared in a shirt without wearing any other clothes. In the photo, she hides her bust but still shows off her hot curves with the words “Calvins or nothing”.
Calvin Klein’s vulgar advertising is banned
First appearing in April 2023, FKA Twigs’s promotional photo for the Calvin Klein brand has recently attracted the attention of advertising regulators in the UK. Photo: CK.
The source revealed that the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received complaints from two people, claiming that the image was inappropriate. The ASA decided to ban the ad from being shown in the UK, citing its “nudity and focus on FKA Twigs’s physical features rather than her clothing”. The agency emphasized that the image composition made viewers focus on the model’s body rather than the advertised product.
The promotional photo of FKA Twigs was published in April 2023, however, it is unclear why the image has only been complained about and banned from use until now.
On January 11, FKA Twigs, who used to be Robert Pattinson’s girlfriend, shared a photo on her personal Instagram page, and refuted mixed opinions from British authorities. She said she doesn’t see herself as a “stereotypical sex object,” but instead is proud of her body and identifies what she creates as art.
Theo Guardian, the public also gave their opinions on Kendall Jenner’s topless ad for Calvin Klein. However, regulators assessed that the 29-year-old supermodel’s photo did not depict her as a sex object and complied with advertising standards of a similar nature.
Calvin Klein has defended FKA Twigs, arguing that these images are not vulgar and show a woman’s confidence and power, while also reflecting the brand’s progressive message.
Theo The Guardianmany people also objected to Kendall Jenner’s advertising campaign, however, the manager finally decided that this supermodel’s photos did not depict her as a sexual object and were consistent with the content. similar advertising.
