Unknown Affiche Ancienne Original vintage drink advertising poster for Smirnoff, the renowned vodka brand founded in Moscow. Smirnoff uses a humorous advertising slogan - "They say Smirnoff won't put hair on your chest. Well, that's good news for me. You drink it for what it is" The photograph features an elegantly dressed lady in a golden outfit and sparkling jewelery. These original vintage Smirnoff advertising posters are part of the 1970s The Effect is Shattering campaign by the London-based Young and Rubican agency, which aimed to promote the vodka as a way to achieve glamour and excitement as an escape from the humdrum of daily life. Good condition, folds, creasing, tears. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 56.5x41, year of printing: 1970s.

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