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Hema uses male model Andrej Pejic in controversial lingerie ad campaign

The Dutch fashion company claims it used Pejic in the ad to prove that its new mega push-up bra can enhance any woman by two cup sizes
 Andrej Pejic has taken the fashion world by storm
 
 

Dutch retailer, Hema, has caused controversy after using a male model to front its recent lingerie campaign.

 
With his flowing blonde locks, delicate features and shimmering lip gloss, Andrej Pejic is causing the fashion world to do a double take.
 
Pejic has risen to fame for his androgynous looks and slim frame and is a favourite on the fashion week circuit.
 
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In the ad, the 6ft 1” model promotes the company’s ‘Mega Bra’ by showing off his new curvy body in a skin-tight dress.
 
The ad campaign demonstrates that even a man can gain curves by using its push-up bra, according to Hema.
 
The company said in a statement: "Even men get a decolleté with this new mega push-up bra… that means that you with 'totally nothing' can go to a beautiful B-cup."
 
The campaign has received high praise from fashion insiders. Many critics and bloggers have branded it a ‘clever’ and revolutionary’ piece of advertising.   
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