Did Akoo clothing line go to far with it’s recent ad campaign? Looking at past jean companies this falls in line with ad strategy. Controversy sales in the fashion world and sometimes risque ads work out well for the clothing line (Calvin Klein).

We personally feel this ad can be taken either way, but what are your thoughts? We will add one tidbit the model is not responsible for picture selection she or he is there to give the client what they are looking for.

So in your comments or thoughts keep in mind don’t attack the model, perhaps the direction of the clothing line.

Excerpt and video below are from WABC

NEWARK, NJ (WABC) — A sexy billboard for jeans in Newark is drawing criticism from the Mayor and citizens.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, some people say two words come into mind when they view a new billboard ad in Newark.

The racy billboard is for Akoo Jeans, a clothing line by rapper T.I. It’s perched at the corner market and Washington Streets in Newark. It’s a busy intersection for the state of New Jersey’s largest city.

The Ad shows a woman knelt in front of a man.His jeans are unbuckled, his underwear is exposed, and her hand is wrapped underneath him.

People on the street said they never noticed the billboard before, but once Eyewitness News pointed it out, they had plenty of opinions.Many felt it was not right in their community.

Mayor Cory Booker says he’s fed up.

In a statement to Eyewitness News, Booker said, “So often when I am out in the community I see kids wearing their pants too low and others using inappropriate language in public.” He added while there are lots of fronts to fight, “I will work with my city council to see if we can address it so we don’t see these types of advertisements displayed in our city in the near future.”

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With an innate desire to create beautiful things, Detroit native Tracy Reese headed for Manhattan in 1982 to attend Parsons School of Design where she received an accelerated degree in 1984. Upon graduation, Reese apprenticed under designer Martine Sitbon while working for the small contemporary firm, Arlequin. Reese worked at some of the industry’s top fashion houses, including Perry Ellis where she was the design director for Women’s Portfolio.

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Last week Naomi Campbell launched the first leg of her ‘Relief for Haiti’ fashion show fundraiser in New York. Campbell hit the runway with everyone from Chris Brown, Helena Christensen, Donna Karan and Kelly Osbourne to help raise money for the earthquake victims. “The rebuild is a long job,” she told Reuters. “It’s something that has be ongoing”.

The show was opened by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, who paid tribute to Alexander McQueen whose outfits were set to contribute to the show before the announcement of his death was made. “To Alexander McQueen, thank you,” she said before the models and celebrities walked on the runway in labels like Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Dior.

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It takes a lot to make New York stop and take notice but when ARISE came to town for the African Fashion Collective show at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week it not only paid attention, it stood up and applauded too. The ARISE runway showcased four designers (Tiffany Amber, Stoned Cherrie, Xuly Bet and Momo) as well as international cast of models includedg Alek Wek, LIya Kebede, Oluchi, Tyson Beckford, Chanel Iman and – drumroll please – the imitable Grace Jones.

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