FKA Twigs’ claims of double standards in the UK’s decision to ban her Calvin Klein ad have been denied by the country’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA has refuted the singer’s allegations, asserting that the ban was solely based on their responsibility and offense rules, and not influenced by any other factors such as race.
Key Takeaway
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has rejected FKA Twigs’ claims of double standards in the banning of her Calvin Klein ad, asserting that the decision was based on the ad’s violation of advertising rules and not influenced by race or any other factors.
Assessment of the Ad
The ASA explained that their decision to ban FKA Twigs’ ad was due to its violation of rules related to objectification and inappropriate targeting. They compared the ad to similar ones, including Kendall Jenner’s recent racy CK ad, and emphasized that Twigs’ ad was deemed more revealing and thus crossed the line according to their standards.
Response to Criticism
Despite the widespread discussion on “double standards” sparked by the ban, the ASA has stood by their assessment, maintaining that their role is to make judgments based on what is likely to cause offense within the context of advertising regulations. They have clarified that the decision to ban the ad was made solely within the scope of advertising rules and was not influenced by any other factors, including race or sex.
