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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AI-Influenced Fashion Campaigns
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Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
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Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
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AI-Lead Car Ads
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Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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Nostalgic Luxury Sleepwear
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Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
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Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
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Edgy Lingerie Collabs
Rihanna's 'Savage X Fenty' and 'Diesel' Team Up to Release a Lingerie Line
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
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Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
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Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
Barbie Celebrates Fashion Icon Claudia Schiffer with New Doll
Celebrity-Approved Luxury Fashion Lines
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Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
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Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
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Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
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Gaming-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
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Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Luxurious Branded Pop-Up Events
The St. Regis Toronto & Tom Ford Have Partnered on a Luxe Event
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
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Unretouched Photography Books
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Influencer-Inspired Ads
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Bold Fashion Runway Statements
Madre Natura Introduces The Last Season Collection
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
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Seductive Vanilla-based Fragrances
The Tom Ford Beauty Vanille Fatale Fragrance is Alluring
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
Creative-Inspired Denim Lines
7 For All Mankind Partners with Devon Lee Carlson in New Fall Launch
Mood-Enhancing Fragrance Collections
adidas Partners with Coty to Launch Vibe Perfumes
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
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
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
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
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
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
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Literary-Inspired Apparel
DKNY Honors 35th Anniversary with Kaia Gerber-Fronted Fall Collection
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Provocative Fall Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's New Collection Clashes Clean and Animalic Notes
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
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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
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
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
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
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Actress Lip Color Campaigns
The Tom Ford Runway Lip Color Collection is Angelina Jolie-Approved
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
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Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
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Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Ukrainian Creative High-Fashion Brands
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Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
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Wasteful Shopping Billboards
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Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
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Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
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Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
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Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Ramadan Fashion Capsules
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Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
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Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Actor-Approved Travel Collections
Bally Collaborates with Adrien Brody on a New Line
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
Statement-Making Logo-Adorned Jeans
Chanel's Denim Collection Emphasizes the Brand's Identity
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
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
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
Inclusive Period Underwear
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Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
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Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
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Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
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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
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
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