While all of these fashion advertisements and editorials fall under descriptions like disturbing, overly sexual, sexist, discriminatory against women or encouraging sexuality among young teens, Tom Ford tops the list with SIX ads that could easily be argued as crossing the line of decency. It’s that racy, controversial trait that makes them precisely so appealing, and perhaps one of the most tried and true ways to attract attention these days.
So, from Tom Ford’s vaginads to fake Barbies (is it indecent if it’s fake, or in Barbie’s case, non-existent?) here are some of the most scandalous ads and editorials featured on Trend Hunter, all of which aim to sell fashion and beauty.
37 Shocking Ads and Editorials That Cross The Line
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Controversial Male Teen Stars
Daniel Radcliffe Nude in Vogue September 2008
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When Ads Cross The Line
Is Tom Ford's New Campaign Too Naughty
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Living Barbie Dolls
Surreal and Sexy or Social Statement?
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Racy Product Placement
Do Tom Ford's Vaginads Cross the Line?
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Tom Ford's Racy New Ad
Controversial Cologne Campaign
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Dolce & Gabbana Gets Overly Sexual in New Controversial Ads
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Check Out My Breasts
Breast Cancer Ads Get Racy
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Banned Celebrity Ads
Eva Mendes for CK Secret Obsession
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Racy Women‘s Shoes Campaigns
Luciano Carvari SS08 Flora Amore Ads
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Taboo Fashion Editorials
‘Dogging' by Steven Meisel in V Magazine (NSFW)
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Disturbing Fashion Photography
‘The Blood Show' by Kattaca
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Awarding Controversial Ads
American Apparel Dubbed Label of the Year
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Controversial Billboards
Disney Ad Shows Little Girl in Lingerie
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Banned Shockvertisements
Overly-Morbid Print Ads
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Romantic + Racy Campaigns
Less Photoshop, More Raw Energy in Kosiuko Ads
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Disturbing Sexist Ads
Duncan Quinn Suit Campaign Depicts Strangled Woman
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Controversial Criminal Ad Campaigns
'Thelma & Louise' Relish Ad Promotes Violence Against Women?
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Sexist Ads
Pretty Women as Shoe Brushes
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VERY Controversial Vogue Spreads
Vogue Paris Literally Flips PETA
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Racy Shoetography
Paul Graves Shoots Models Wearing Nothing But Shoes
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Armani Ads Accused of Promoting Sexual Tourism
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Controversial Photo Exhibits
Jackass by Terry Richardson
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Controversial Ad Bans
Italian Tom Ford Sunglasses Ad
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Racy Arabian Nights Promotions
Supereme Model Management F/W 09 Showcase
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Homosexuality vs. Mutated Humans
Sexual Diversity Ads: What is Weird For You?
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Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads
Benetton: Tibet vs China, 'Victims'
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Instant Freeze-Dried Girlfriends
Controversial ‘Pot Noodle' Advert
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Remixing Racy Commercials
3 Minutes of Sexy Fun Features Mashup of Hot Ads
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NSFW Publicity Parachuting
Danish Supermarket's Controversial Ad for Siemens
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Controversial Earthquake Fashion Photos
Chinese Magazine Closed After Racy Rubble Pics
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Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
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AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
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Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
AI-Influenced Fashion Campaigns
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Fall 2023 Stars Bella Hadid
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
AI-Generated Swimsuit Campaigns
Undiz Launches a New Campaign with AI-Generated Models
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
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Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Nostalgic Luxury Sleepwear
The Barbie x Karen Mabon Collection Shares Stylish Retro Prints
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Seductive Vanilla-based Fragrances
The Tom Ford Beauty Vanille Fatale Fragrance is Alluring
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
Barbie Celebrates Fashion Icon Claudia Schiffer with New Doll
Celebrity-Approved Luxury Fashion Lines
The Louis Vuitton x Tyler, the Creator Line is Chic
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Gaming-Inspired Fashion Collections
Charli Cohen x Diablo IV Hit Selfridges Stores in the UK
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Luxury Lingerie Campaigns
Honey Birdette and Ellen von Unwerth Debut Bold 'On the Run' Lingerie Ad
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
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Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Masculinity-Exploring Fashion Collections
Dior Spring 2024 Draws Inspiration from Menswear Codes
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
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Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras
Love & Nudes Joins McCann Toronto on the Stage Zero Capsule
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Live Swimwear Photoshoots
The 2023 Knix Swim Collection Launched with an Unretouched Campaign
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Figure-Hugging Leather Swimwear
SKIMS Debuts its Sleek Swimwear Collection Made with Faux Leather
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Empowering Women's Campaigns
PLT Celebrates International Women's Day in #PrettyPowerful Ad
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Humorous Period Care Campaigns
Thinx's New Period Underwear is Introduced in an Ad by OBERLAND
Sweat Mark T-Shirts
This Summer Clothing Range Has Printed Designs That Resemble Sweat
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Juxtaposed Workwear Campaigns
The Aritzia Babaton Fall 2023 Collection Stars Pamela Anderson
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns
The BMW 'Dare to be You' Campaign Stars Naomi Campbell
Underarm Celebration Initiatives
Dove's #FreeThePits Challenges Stereotypes and Boosts Confidence
Luxurious Branded Undergarments
The New Prada Underwear is Meant to be Worn on Its Own
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
Edward Crutchley Presents his Latest Resort Capsule
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Ramadan Fashion Capsules
REDTAG Launches its Annual Ramadan Fashion Collection for Women and Kids
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
AI-Generated Supermodel Photoshoots
Vogue Italia Uses AI to Transform Supermodel Bella Hadid
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Celebrity-Backed Bag Campaigns
Coach Debuts the ‘In My Tabby’ Campaign with Celebrity Inspiration
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Statement-Making Logo-Adorned Jeans
Chanel's Denim Collection Emphasizes the Brand's Identity
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Adaptive Intimate Collections
Victoria’s Secret and Pink Team Up to Launch Adaptive Intimates
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Preppy Co-Ed Luxe Fashion
Thom Browne Presents its 20th-Anniversary Line of Apparel
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Designer Hometown-Honoring Campaigns
Andreas Kronthaler Aids the Vivienne Westwood FW23 Campaign
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
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Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways
Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut Inspired the Jw Anderson FW 2024 Show
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections
Diane von Furstenberg for Target Has Over 200 Pieces
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Comprehensive Spring Luxe Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents About the Perspective of Life