Swiss Bikini brand condemned by church leaders

 

Bikini brand condemned by church leaders after getting a model to pose with a crucifix to celebrate 'outliving Jesus' who was put to death aged 33

A bikini brand has angered Christians with an advert celebrating its 38th anniversary by saying the label has lasted longer than Jesus Christ.

The posters, which were put up across Switzerland, featured a model posing next to a crucifix.

According to the Bible, Jesus lived for 33 years before being executed on the cross

The company also faced controversy after this 2003 advert of a woman with her legs spread was banned as sexist and denigrating to women

In 1994, the company also faced criticism after advertising with the slogan '16 years old and Tabou? No...'