Comments on: Has the Fashion Industry Trained Me to be a Bad Feminist? http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/ FashionIndie features all facets of fashion lifestyle. Sat, 26 May 2012 03:19:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: zakkarriidaniels http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-31961 zakkarriidaniels Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:53:40 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-31961 I liked the points you made in this article, even if I'm a little late in reading it. It inspired my oral presentation on fashion and feminism. Thanks. I liked the points you made in this article, even if I'm a little late in reading it. It inspired my oral presentation on fashion and feminism. Thanks.

]]> By: zakkarriidaniels http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-30343 zakkarriidaniels Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:53:40 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-30343 I liked the points you made in this article, even if I'm a little late in reading it. It inspired my oral presentation on fashion and feminism. Thanks. I liked the points you made in this article, even if I'm a little late in reading it. It inspired my oral presentation on fashion and feminism. Thanks.

]]> By: saynt http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-21391 saynt Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:18:10 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-21391 I think 2006 or 2007 I think 2006 or 2007

]]> By: Erin http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-21390 Erin Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:37:43 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-21390 could you tell me what year the D&G ad is from? could you tell me what year the D&G ad is from?

]]> By: girlygirl http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-16041 girlygirl Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:14:41 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-16041 The D&G ad looks like the start of an expensive gang-bang flick. The D&G ad looks like the start of an expensive gang-bang flick.

]]> By: Me http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-16038 Me Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:30:29 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-16038 holy crap nikon? thats insane!! but the contrast between the family man in the pic above & then the girls below... its hilarious how do they even advertise that? is it for the pervvy old men who go hiking? like c'mon! holy crap nikon? thats insane!! but the contrast between the family man in the pic above & then the girls below… its hilarious how do they even advertise that? is it for the pervvy old men who go hiking? like c’mon!

]]> By: Katie http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-16012 Katie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:34:11 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-16012 This is quite the thorny issue and I commend you for bringing it up. I disagree with you on the cumshot ad, I think that one is pretty bad. But I think the real issue here is not that women necessarily find all these ads offensive, it's the issue that there is such a distinct dividing line between what women do in ads versus what men do. As you mention, in Europe and more fashion-forward countries (and one's that weren't dominated by puritanical/victorian views for centuries) this sort of advertisement is completely acceptable. The difference, however, is that in Europe you see men in these sorts of advertisements as well. Men's underwear, men's fragrance, fashion...they all feature men in a more sexual, playful light. So maybe what this comes down to is that it's not an issue of exploitation of women but rather of oppression of men. While women seem to be forced into this sexual role, men are denied it. But don't even get me started on our social roles, we're just talking advertising here. This is quite the thorny issue and I commend you for bringing it up. I disagree with you on the cumshot ad, I think that one is pretty bad. But I think the real issue here is not that women necessarily find all these ads offensive, it’s the issue that there is such a distinct dividing line between what women do in ads versus what men do. As you mention, in Europe and more fashion-forward countries (and one’s that weren’t dominated by puritanical/victorian views for centuries) this sort of advertisement is completely acceptable. The difference, however, is that in Europe you see men in these sorts of advertisements as well. Men’s underwear, men’s fragrance, fashion…they all feature men in a more sexual, playful light.
So maybe what this comes down to is that it’s not an issue of exploitation of women but rather of oppression of men. While women seem to be forced into this sexual role, men are denied it. But don’t even get me started on our social roles, we’re just talking advertising here.

]]> By: Caitlin Prarat http://fashionindie.com/has-the-fashion-industry-trained-me-to-be-a-bad-feminist/comment-page-1/#comment-16010 Caitlin Prarat Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:23:25 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=25313#comment-16010 I agree that the only one I found shocking was the Nikon ad. Makes me want to punch them in the face. It's not beautiful or abstract in any way. It is blatant and boring. I find it offensive because they picked two YOUNG girls who look like they want to have a threesome with Mr. Camera Man. I certainly would not be impressed by a guy with a little a point-and-shoot. This as is SO cheap. I think the Dolce ad is beautiful. That's their brand. It's who they are. I also like the Remy ad because it's fun. I'm not offended. Any modern woman has had that same experience, right? It appeals to our generation. Isn't that what ads are supposed to do? The BMW ad is a little creepy, just because the girl looks 15 and the tagline is "you know you're not the first." They are marketing towards older men, and it kind of freaks me out. They get an F for creativity and suggesting underage sex. Makes me think anyone with a BMW is a pedophile, and I'm sure that's not the idea they were going for. I agree that the only one I found shocking was the Nikon ad. Makes me want to punch them in the face. It’s not beautiful or abstract in any way. It is blatant and boring. I find it offensive because they picked two YOUNG girls who look like they want to have a threesome with Mr. Camera Man. I certainly would not be impressed by a guy with a little a point-and-shoot. This as is SO cheap.

I think the Dolce ad is beautiful. That’s their brand. It’s who they are. I also like the Remy ad because it’s fun. I’m not offended. Any modern woman has had that same experience, right? It appeals to our generation. Isn’t that what ads are supposed to do?
The BMW ad is a little creepy, just because the girl looks 15 and the tagline is “you know you’re not the first.”
They are marketing towards older men, and it kind of freaks me out. They get an F for creativity and suggesting underage sex. Makes me think anyone with a BMW is a pedophile, and I’m sure that’s not the idea they were going for.

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