When advertising gets too far

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of Fashion Unfiltered, Vic and I look back at a 1970s Hanes advertising campaign and discuss why some vintage fashion commercials might be considered offensive today. We compare how women were portrayed in the past to how they are represented in fashion advertising now, including the influence of social media and beauty standards. Join us as we talk about how advertising has changed and whether fashion brands have really moved forward!

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