# Hipster Advertising The Men's 2011 American Apparel Ad Keeps it Clean This Time By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-2011-american-apparel References: [copyranter.blogspot](http://copyranter.blogspot.com/2011/01/american-apparel-boy-ad-wheres-pubes.html) & [americanapparel.net](http://www.americanapparel.net/presscenter/ads/ad.aspx?i=8602) As I check out the new Men's 2011 American Apparel Ad, my eyes seem to be looking for something. Looking at the nine individual images shown in the print ad, my eyes do not fool me. Surprisingly, there is nothing scandalous about this new campaign. With a slew of other marketing campaigns, we all know American Apparel for its [sexual marketing tactics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated). Is it because there are [no females in the ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty) to exploit their private parts? Regardless, it looks like the [new Mens 2011 American Apparel Ad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) is keeping it clean -- this time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Clean Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves by creating scandal-free ad campaigns. - **Gender-neutral Marketing:** Shift towards inclusive advertising that does not exploit or objectify any gender. - **Authentic Branding:** Focus on developing genuine brand identity through honest and transparent marketing strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore clean and inclusive advertising to appeal to a wider audience. - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to create innovative and non-exploitative campaigns. - **Digital Marketing:** Importance of authentic branding and responsible advertising in the digital marketing landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-face-makes-scents-campaign.md) - [Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-man-jack-still-smell-good.md) - [Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-check-by-axe.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Interactive Scented Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-mullenlowe.md) - [Viral Slogan-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped1.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md)