What follows are some samples of CK ads, identify the stereotypes and conventions questioned in them. A larger collection of CK ads are available at a web page entitled Calvin Klein Ads.

A Calvin Klein spokesperson claimed that these ads were intended "to capture the same warmth and spontaneity that you find in a family snapshot." The general public disagreed,

Fashion designer Calvin Klein is particularly known for his jeans and and for his many provocative underwear advertisements. ... The ads made stars of several models, including Kate Moss,

Sometime in the 90's these ads were pulled from the air. ... Obviously someone at Calvin Klein's creativity department said "Hey, lets make serial killer-esque commercials! Yeah, that will sell

Calvin Klein Profile ... His controversial ad campaigns started in the late '80s with the Brooke Shields ad, to the waify Kate Moss modeling Ck One and his lingerie/innerwear line in the '90s.

Calvin Klein the man, is famous, but not nearly as famous as the brand name that bears his name, and has spawned ... His controversial ad campaigns started in the late '80s with the Brooke Shields ad,

Throughout his career, Klein has come under criticism for his ubiquitous and controversial ad campaigns, ... Klein pulled the ads after being denounced by President Bill Clinton and the Catholic League.

Looks like Calvin Klein succumbed to the prudes in SoHo who just couldn't handle an all-American denim-clad orgy billboard. ... I'd rather look at an orgy than at THOSE HIDEOUS ACES ADS on Gothamist.

The Hollywood star, who was recently in Sydney to launch the 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty event, has been causing a stir over the Calvin Klein perfume ads.

Step aside, Brooke Shields. There's a new controversial Calvin Klein girl. ... Mendes also currently appears in seductive ads for Calvin Klein underwear. Check out the banned ad below and at Calvin