Marks and Spencer apologise and remove Christmas Instagram post after backlash

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Fashion fans looking for the 'perfect' pair of jeans are heaping praise on a Marks and Spencer pair. The high-street retailer's Sienna Supersoft Straight Leg Jeans are a customer favourite with more than 1,000 five-star ratings, and are claimed not to fade in the wash, while looking flattering and feeling comfortable on all shapes and sizes.

Marks and Spencer fans have fallen head over heels for a floaty dress that can easily be paired with winter boots or trainers. The 'no-iron' M&S dress, which has been designed as 'slimming', has a design which fashion fans insists 'flatters the waist', and will easily cover up any lumps, bumps or insecurties.

Marks and Spencer customers are heaping on praise on an outfit which they say is 'so snuggly and warm', they're not worried about the chilly winter weather' anymore. The Fleece Hooded Long Dressing Gown is a M&S Collection staple that is guaranteed to keep you warm and cosy in the harsh months.

Marks and Spencer customers have been floored by a 'beautiful' Christmas food and drink hamper from M&S that makes a 'perfect' present. The 'luxury' £55 M&S hamper, which contains chocolate, wine and Christmas treats, rivals the likes of Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, but is significantly cheaper.

Marks and Spencer fans have fallen in love with a top they're calling the 'perfect' knit to see fashion fans through the cold winter weather. The £22.50 M&S Collection jumper has been called 'lovely and warm', as well as 'soft and cosy', and ideal for wearing under thicker jumpers.

A Marks and Spencer dress that will 'hide any lumps and bumps' is being snapped up by fashion fans. The floaty, boho-inspired dress has been hailed as the 'perfect' match for thick tights and winter boots, but can equally be paired with heels for a night out.

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M&S has faced even more backlash online after a nightmare week that saw the retailer issue an apology for a social media post. After the release of the M&S Christmas advert, which shows a host of celebs like Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Hannah Waddingham destroying some festive 'traditions', a screenshot of the advert was posted on Instagram.

Marks and Spencer customers are rushing to buy a 'perfect for everyday' skirt which, they say. goes with just about everything. The £29.50 M&S Collection Jersey Midi Circle Skirt, which comes in two colours, is said to be 'easy to wash' and requires minimal ironing.

Frankie Bridge has stunned fans in a Marks and Spencer jacket that can be 'worn anywhere for anything'. The Loose Women suggested pairing the oversized blazer with heels and jewellery for a quick dressed up look, but it can equally be worn for work.

The UK’s first ever multi-charity pre-loved fashion store has opened its doors in Greater Manchester, and you can find a tonne of hidden gems inside including trendy Nike Air Max and a designer handbag from Balenciaga for just £10. Ahead of the pop-up shop’s first full day on Friday, today’s (Nov 2) special preview gave an insight for those eager to get their hands on the most stylish second-hand garments.

Marks and Spencer customers can snap up a free bottle of the brand's popular light-up gin, as well as vodka or rum worth £15 ahead of Black Friday. M&S' sell-out snow globe gin is no longer available to buy this year, but has been replaced with a different light-up bottle which is equally as attractive.

Marks & Spencer have released a new Christmas ad after their original one faced a lot of criticism. The British store was one of the first to release its festive advert for Christmas 2023, but it quickly received backlash. In response, Marks & Spencer have now launched another Christmas ad.

Tan France has defended Marks & Spencer after a Christmas Instagram post sparked social media backlash.The controversy started when the high-street retailer posted a photo showing Christmas hats in green, red and silver being burned in a fireplace – with some social media users branding the post "disgusting" as the colours are similar to those of the Palestinian flag. Queer Eye star Tan, 40, who appears in the brand's Christmas advert alongside Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Hannah Waddingham, has now taken to social media to defend the post.Taking to his Instagram Story, Tan shared a close-up photo of his face, to which he added the text: "The ad was shot in AUGUST, so.....

Marks & Spencer has apologised after an outtake from its Christmas advert sparked outrage on social media.The video clip, which was posted to the high-street retailer's Instagram page, saw paper Christmas hearts burning in a fireplace, alongside the caption: "This Christmas, do only what you love...like saying no to paper hats." However, followers were quick to point out that the burning hats were the colours of the Palestinian flag, with many social media users labelling the video "disgusting." Replying to the original post, one commenter wrote: "This is absolutely vile you should be ashamed of yourselves." Another agreed writing: "Absolutely disgusting. Even if it was recorded in August you should have reshot this image or used technology to make changes.

Marks and Spencer has apologised after an outtake from its Christmas advert caused upset. The image, showing paper hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag burning in a fire, was meant to "playfully show that some people don't enjoy wearing paper Christmas hats", according to M&S.

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This year, Marks and Spencer are celebrating the honest truth of Christmas in a campaign inspired by the traditions many consumers love, and others hate. Christmas can be a challenge striking the balance between celebrating the things we love about the holidays, and taking on some things we might not enjoy as much but feel obliged to do anyway.To bring this to life, M&S invites viewers to embrace only the things they love about Christmas (and skip those they don’t).The advert takes place across four different homes, which feature a popular British household name including actress Hannah Waddingham, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Zawe Ashton and Tan France.

Marks & Spencer has become the first major retailer to unveil its big Christmas TV advert - and this year it stars some famous faces. The new TV advert also contains a briliant cover version that will get viewers singing along.