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hey dove – this is crap. leave designers alone on this one.


Posted on March 8, 2013 by rlouisbarrett

Before you read further, please watch the following video: K, got it? Dove, through their Real Beauty campaign, which began a decade ago, throws a glove to the ground at the feet of art directors, graphic designers (moi), and photographers … Continue reading →


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frank & oak have pretty cool videos


Posted on January 9, 2013 by rlouisbarrett

I just discovered a clothing company called Frank & Oak. I don’t host a vast wealth of fashion knowledge, but from what I can tell, their clothing is incredibly stylish, and it’s really not that expensive. I’m not saying I’ll … Continue reading →


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smell like the man you wish your man could smell like… then copy the hell out of it.


Posted on August 30, 2011 by rlouisbarrett

I saw this commercial the other day for Pledge: Which reminded me of this ad for Wii Fit: Which looks an awful lot like this commercial for Edge Shave Gel: Which is clearly copying the internet/social media juggernaut known as … Continue reading →


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