un·dorse /enˈdôrs/ Verb 1. Renege one's public approval or support of.
2. To not recommend (a product) in an advertisement.
Also: Undorsed, Undorsement.
In its latest publicity stunt, the racy teen retailer is offering to pay Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino — the "Jersey Shore" reality show cast member known for showing off his abdominal muscles, to not wear its merchandise. Abercrombie, effectively undorsed The Situation.
When the brand pays a celebrity to ask them not to use their product for fear that it would tarnish the brand.
Opposite of endorsement.
The Situation received an undorsement when Abercrombie & Fitch offered him "a substantial payment" not to wear its clothes after it revealed it was "deeply concerned" that the 29-year-old "could cause significant damage" to the brand's "aspirational nature".
The fashion world was abuzz today with news of a potential undorsement deal between lifestyle brand, Abercrombie & Fitch and Jersey Shore's 'The Situation.' Apparently Abercrombie & Fitch has offered 'The Situation' a "considerable" amount of money not to wear their clothes.