FKA Twigs' Calvin Klein Ad Banned by UK Advertising Standards Authority

In a bold move that sparked widespread discussion, FKA Twigs found herself at the center of a controversy when her Calvin Klein ad campaign, launched in April 2023, was banned by the UK Advertising Standards Authority. The authority deemed the ad, which featured Twigs partially nude, as portraying her as a “stereotypical sexual object.” This decision ignited a fiery response from Twigs, who took to social media to assert her identity as a strong, empowered woman of color, vehemently rejecting the imposed label.

Adding to the intrigue, a similar Calvin Klein campaign featuring Kylie Jenner faced no such ban, highlighting what Twigs perceived as double standards in the industry. This incident not only challenged perceptions of female physicality in advertising but also sparked a conversation about the evolving standards of empowerment and representation in the fashion world.