These 20 Retro Ads Would Never Exist Today

Published on 09/16/2019
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Kenwood

This advertisement demonstrates gender stereotypes where women are meant to do all the housework like cooking and cleaning. Even both the male and female are dressed in formal wear, but the wife is wearing a chef hat to show her as a kitchen maid.

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Kenwood

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Van Heusen

According to this brand, sexism really sells. If you buy a Van Heusen Shirt AND Van Heusen Tie, you’re sure to have a woman at your service, bringing you breakfast in bed. The creators of this ad try to persuade ambitious young businessmen to purchase their brand under the misconception that women will fall at their feet.

Van Heusen

Van Heusen

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