Controversial fashion and beauty ads

The advertising watchdogs have had a busy year putting make-up, skincare, fashion and fragrance companies under fire for misleading their audience with ‘unrealistic’ and ‘irresponsible’ adverts. So if you haven’t yet heard why Taylor Swift’s Covergirl ad was banned or was wondering why Benetton were in hot water for their ‘Unhate’ campaign, all the details are here.

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Benetton’s ‘Unhate’ campaign

Notorious for their shock-factor campaigns, Italian clothing company Benetton found themselves at fault when one of their ads was pulled promptly after its release.

The doctored ad featuring Pope Benedict and Sheik Ahmed el-Tayeb kissing was posted on their website for only an hour after officials at the Vatican insisted it be taken down.
Benetton’s ‘Unhate’ campaign

Notorious for their shock-factor campaigns, Italian clothing company Benetton found themselves at fault when one of their ads was pulled promptly after its release.

The doctored ad featuring Pope Benedict and Sheik Ahmed el-Tayeb kissing was posted on their website for only an hour after officials at the Vatican insisted it be taken down.