Benetton backlash over boys only children’s clothing ad

Benetton is stoking fresh umbrage after a new children’s clothing advert employing three boys captioned ‘Sorry ladies. Girls not allowed!’
The ‘sexist’ piece drew immediate criticism from parents and a subsequent  apology on Benetton’s Instagram account amidst accusations that the Italian fashion house was excluding girls from wearing its wares.
 
Sorry ladies. Girls not allowed! #SS17 #Benetton #kids
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