Now we all know that clean is usually better, but these dirty innovations will show you that sometimes it’s okay to jump ship to the dark side. Dirty innovations come in the form of physical lack of hygiene (like dirty photo shoots and pre-stained shoes), or in the naughty form (like nude celebrities). Either, way it can be a little fun to get a little dirty. Enjoy, but clean up after!
Implications - A more rustic, unkempt aesthetic is attractive to today's consumer living in North America's often over-processed society. Essentially, a less than meticulous look is more realistic and will attract consumers from various different backgrounds. This makes a dirty aesthetic ideal for advertising.
19 Dirty Innovations
Unclean Everything, from Car Campaigns to Intentional Stains:
Andrew Robichaud — Aug 7, 2009 — Celebs
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Wash Dirty Women
Sexy Lynx Marketing
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Dirty Fashion Models and Perfect Timing
The DUMPED! Photoshoot by Meg Wachter
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Filthy Environment Crusaders
“Dirty for Swain” Video Prompts Crazy Acts for Mother Ear
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Dirty Car Art
Artist Goes Well Beyond Writing 'Clean Me'
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Filthy Photography
Carter Smith's New Dirty Obsession
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Recycling Dirty Laundry
The Tea Shirt
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Dirty Car Art Campaigns
Scott Wade's Stunning Ford Flex Piece at the Luminaria Festival
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Hotel Housekeeping Disaster
Dirty Drinking Glasses
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In-House Garbage Dumps
Glamorizing Dirty Living Environments
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Intentionally Stained Shoes
Customized Nike Air Force 1s with Dirty Distressed Denim
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Pre-Dirtied Sneakers
Gold Goose Makes Clean White Shoes That Look Dirty
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Robot Window-Washers
The Winboni Does Your Dirty Work for You
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Permanently Dirty Decor
The Intentionally Dusty Table Will Never Have to Be Cleaned
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Dish Sharing Deterrents
The Dirty Mug Keeps Co-workers Away With Fake Lipstick
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Dirty Direct Marketing
Breeze Excel Tests Durability of Washing Detergent
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Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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