Friday, 13 May 2016

Pictures: Calvin Klein's new ad under fire for being ridiculously sexual


Calvin Klein posted a picture to Instagram on Tuesday that showed an upskirt (Up-skirting is a growing trend of sexual harassment where pictures are taken up a woman's skirt without her knowledge, or without her consent) shot of 22-year-old model Klara Kristen's dotted Calvin Klein underwear.

Over the picture are the words "I flash in #mycalvins" and the caption of the photo reads, "Take a peek…"



The ad is part of a larger campaign where models insert their own words into the “I _____ in #mycalvins” phrase.

Social media users said the latest ad was "disgusting" and drawing in "pedophiles."

After seeing the Instagram post, users compared the photograph to images taken by perverts without the other person’s consent. Some went as far to say they would never buy something from Calvin Klein again.

While many suggested it was akin to pornography, others commented it is just another day in the fashion world.

Up-skirting is a growing trend of sexual harassment where pictures are taken up a woman's skirt without her knowledge, or without her consent. 

Not only is this activity a crime in many states like New York, Washington, Florida, and more, but it is also a disturbing breach of privacy and public trust. 

By normalizing and glamorizing this sexual harassment, Calvin Klein is sending a message that the experiences of real-life victims don't matter, and that it is okay for men to treat the woman standing next to them on the metro as available pornography whenever they so choose. 

People are calling on Calvin Klein to not only remove this offensive ad, but also to suspend its Erotica advertisement campaign, and to issue an apology to victims of sexual harassment or assault everywhere.

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