Calvin Klein Under Fire for Steamy Ads on Giant SoHo Advertisement
Rose Nazarali — June 15, 2009 — Naughty
References: calvinklein & nydailynews
Calvin Klein has always been known for their racy billboards, however, many think the infamous fashion line has gone too far.
Calvin Klein’s latest billboard in SoHo portrays a young teenage girl engaging in a threesome, and possibly a foursome. The girl is topless and laying atop a shirtless man, while kissing a second shirtless man. There is also a third man lying on the floor beside them.
Many passersby have been outraged by the new Calvin Klein billboard. Do you think this ad is too steamy?
Calvin Klein’s latest billboard in SoHo portrays a young teenage girl engaging in a threesome, and possibly a foursome. The girl is topless and laying atop a shirtless man, while kissing a second shirtless man. There is also a third man lying on the floor beside them.
Many passersby have been outraged by the new Calvin Klein billboard. Do you think this ad is too steamy?
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