Amsterdam’s new tourism campaign is patronizing and toothless, but they’re right to treat the British like imbeciles

The launch of an online ‘test’ aims to determine whether your Amsterdam plans fit within the recent rule changes (Bloomberg via Getty Images) Was it stroopwafels, the delicious Dutch delicacy of syrup sandwiched between thin waffles, which I wanted to consume large quantities of in Amsterdam, or cocaine? One of these wouldn’t have attracted even … Read more

The most divisive ads – and why fashion can’t resist courting controversy

FKA Twigs has defended its now banned Calvin Klein advert (PA) In the week that Calvin Klein went viral with its latest underwear ad, featuring The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White, showing off a side of his striking abs, another campaign made news for very different reasons. The brand’s 2023 image of singer FKA Twigs wearing … Read more