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Virginia Slims is an American brand of cigarettes owned by Altria. It is manufactured by Philip Morris USA (in the United States) and Philip Morris International (outside the United States). Virginia Slims are narrower (23 mm (0.91 in) circumference) than standard cigarettes (hence, "Slims"), and are also longer than normal "king-sized ...
Numerous print advertisements depicted women in elegant attire, a notably more conservative image compared to their Virginia Slims counterparts, which was associated with the women's movement. [7] Some of their slogans directly addressed physical appearance, such as the 1970s campaign titled "Farewell to the Ugly Cigarette Pack."
1955; 70 years ago () [citation needed] Viceroy: British American Tobacco Ceylon Tobacco Company (Sri Lanka only) United States: 1936; 89 years ago () [62] Vila Rica: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company: Brazil: 1960s Virginia Slims: Altria: United States: 1968; 57 years ago () [citation needed] VIP Blue Grand Tobacco Armenia [6] Viper Merca Pantura ...
The cigarette has a slim shape at 17mm in circumference [5] and 100mm in length, specifically marketed towards women. By comparison, standard cigarettes are 25mm in circumference, and slim cigarettes are 23mm in circumference. Capri is available in regular light and menthol light varieties, as well as regular and menthol ultra-light varieties.
5. Virginia Slims Superslims. Tar 1 mg. Nicotine 0.1 mg. Virginia is a cigarette brand owned by a tobacco industry giant, Altria (NYSE:MO). The brand focuses on female consumers mainly, offering a ...
An old pack of English Benson & Hedges cigarettes, with a UK text warning at the bottom of the pack. Benson & Hedges was founded in London in 1873 by Richard Benson and William Hedges as Benson and Hedges Ltd. Alfred Paget Hedges succeeded his father in the business in 1885, the same year which Richard Benson left the business.
In an attempt to make cigarettes less attractive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration enacted stricter advertising and packaging regulations Tuesday. The new rules -- which come on the first ...
In the 1970s, in response to smokers' health concerns, Philip Morris introduced the "Light" cigarette — which was later found to be no safer than any others. [8] In 1976, Marlboro became the leading brand in the U.S.; Morris operated as the largest seller of tobacco in the U.S. and the second-largest in the world.