Dolce & Gabbana were heavily criticised over this add (that they had to pull out) because of some individuals and human rights groups' uproar... I mean the picture clearly shows a man holding down a woman while his homies look on.. but honnestly I would have never even thought of rape until I started reading all types of stuff on the net... To be honest the chick in the picture doesn't look very afraid to me.. and to top it off there is some pelvis action going on.. she is pulling herself towards the dude... HELLLLO!!!!.. don't we all know what that motion means??!! I dunno man.. I just think the whole rape theory is a bit far fetched... Even thought now that I have been tainted, I can see where they could get the idea from.. Dolce & Gabbana say they were simply trying to recreate a game of seduction and that it was never their intention to offend anyone or promote violence against woman..In any case, their adds are ALWAYS very racy!! Very sexual and at times a bit weird...
So what did people say about this add? That they drugged and are kidnapped those woman??
Or these ones, that they are promoting male-on-male activities??
WHO CARES!!! They are adds!!! And the clothes look 'fiyah'!! Who cares!!
What do ya'll feel about this madness??
June 12, 2007 at 09:59
Regarding the first ad:
That’s the problem– she looks like she is enjoying herself– thereby reinforcing the stereotype that all women secretly WANT to be raped.
This is the sort of thing that makes men wonder if “no” really means no– or if a little bit of force might actually turn a woman on.
Your grammar made it difficult to understand what you were saying about the second ad– so I won’t comment other than to say that the passive, vacant, drugged-out gazes of female models have a LONG history of being critiqued by popular culture scholars and women’s rights activists as instrumental to the subjugation of women. They are not just “adds” (sic), they are the means by which public discourse is shaped and gender roles are maintained.
The other ads are definitely playing on the homoerotic– but unless you are a homophobe, I don’t see the problem with that.
You do yourself a disservice by accepting these ads so uncritically. Images are intimately tied to the politics of everyday life. Just think about the various repurcussions of mammy images– or those of the hottentot.
Think.
June 15, 2007 at 09:59
Thank you very much for your coment!! This was one of my favorite posts .. but I guess most people just want makeup tips, because you are the first to say what you thought and I truly admire and respect people who say what’s on their minds!!
As for the Ebonics often used in my wording, please feel free to confirm any uncertainties and ask me to clarify!
Come back again!!
July 8, 2007 at 09:59
hey sorry a bit late on the uptake, I was sent here from an article at the F-word and ended up reading the post because I have recently seen a lot of dolce & gabbana adds and noticed & commented on how obviously homoerotic they were. Now I don’t think the homo emphasis is a bad thing at all – although personally I found the in your face male nudity a bit much.
Adds have a huge subliminal impact on people -especially adds with strong imagery and about the first image – I have to second the first comment. It is a good thing they pulled this add it is highly offensive and sends the wrong message to men.
July 27, 2007 at 09:59
stylelife
Even when I was talking to a girl and it was obvious she was flirting with me I wasn’t sure how to make her really interested in me.
July 28, 2007 at 09:59
Stylelife..
is in the eyes.. look at her in the eyes..
August 8, 2007 at 09:59
for one, it’s an “add”?, no dear, it’s an ad, ad not add!!!!!!
What have we been teaching our daughters about self respect, have you ever been gang raped????????
This ad, AD!!! is disgusting. Anyone who doesn’t think so has bought into the whole advertising crap that thin, gorgeous and willing to submit to male dominance is the way to be a real woman. I pity the stupidity of anyone who thinks this is sexy. Women deserve so much more.
I see ads like this and they turn my stomach. All we have fought for will be lost to the empty headed fools that think this is cool or sexy or “oh, there’s nothing wrong with this……….” God, the world is so fucked……Wake up women!!!!!!!!!!1
August 9, 2007 at 09:59
Dear EL,
Thank you for so gracefully pointing out my grammatical error. Being that my first language is French, and that I speak and write in 3 different languages. I might make quite a few mistakes! Thanks again.
As for your comment about the posting, I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your point of view. I don’t think anyone really cares or wants your pity for failing to see the severity of the image as seen by some through this D&G ad ! I think my self respect and my body image have nothing to do with these ads, or music videos or Hip-Hop or anything of the sort. It has to do with the fact that I was raised with values in a loving home, that I am a Christian woman loves God, that I am educated with a Degree in Anesthesia, a certificate in Beauty & Esthetics and currently completing a Bachelor’s in Communications & Public Relations. I respect everybody’s personal opinion, often disagree! But only through education can change come! Not with pity!
Yes the world we live in is messed up…but you know what.. It is the only world we have and instead of putting people’s views down, you can disagree and make them see things your way so they can understand where you are coming from and learn something new.
Thank you so much for stopping by Prettybychoice.
Have a beautiful day and may God bless you.
August 9, 2007 at 09:59
WOW @ EL.
Hmm…EL, have you written to D&G to let them know of your…um…outrage at this issue? Your aggression would probably be better served if directed at the source of the AD and not at the blogger, who happens to be a strong woman (as you seem to be based on the tone of your comment).
Back to the topic at hand: I too found the ad disturbing (and no, I’ve never been gang raped – God forbid) and am glad it was removed, but D&G aren’t the only ones. American Apparel, Calvin Klein, Diesel, etc, etc.. they all perpetrate these types of (p*rn-like) images, in the name of ‘fashion’, of course. *Sighs*…
Great blog Lili!! See? You did your job – you got people TALKING!!!! LOL! Love ya mama! Keep up the good work!
-Hot Mama P
October 3, 2007 at 09:59
wow i was just browsing thorugh ads and came upon this. i like the discussion, the ads, and most remarks. nice crowd
ill be checking out your site
have a nice day!
May 1, 2008 at 09:59
personally i love these ads, i love dolce and gabbana! i dont think there is anything offensive about these ads. people just read into it to much to give them something to complain about.. move on!!
June 22, 2008 at 09:59
Im sorry girls, but just look at those guys. it’s like saying David Beckham raped you… hunny that’s not rape! lmfao. I mean, no, rape is no laughing matter… but I mean come on. If all of you other girls who commented and would not enjoy those men, i would be happy to take your place.
and let me just say, that does not make me un-classy. it makes me sane. haha.
March 30, 2009 at 09:59
if they were naked this would be porn.
June 14, 2009 at 09:59
YAA Adding this to my bookmarks. Thank You