Controversial clothing
Obesity, teenage pregnancy and child fashion faux-pas. just-style takes a look at the spate of recent clothing that has offended the sensibilities.
UK: M&S trials plus-size school uniforms
26 July 2010
Retailer Marks & Spencer is selling over-size school uniforms on a trial basis on its website, prompting renewed concerns over rising levels of child obesity in the UK.
US: Forever 21 denies “absurd” teenage pregnancy links
22 July 2010
US young women’s wear chain Forever 21 has refuted claims it intentionally set up its maternity range in States with high teenage pregnancy rates.
COMMENT: Forever 21 furore needs perspective
21 July 2010
Even if Forever 21 was exploiting high teenage pregnancy rates in the US states where it sells maternity wear, it's surely within its rights to do so.
UK: M&S apologises for crop top confusion
13 May 2010
Marks & Spencer said it has no plans to withdraw its Santoni crop top range despite criticism it was aimed at encouraging young girls to think it was a bra.
COMMENT: Time to let children be children
16 April 2010
Primark must be breathing slightly easier today (16 March) following a torrid week in which it has been battered by a large section of the UK media.
UK: Retailers review “inappropriate” girls’ clothing
15 April 2010
A number of high-profile UK retailers are set to review their ranges amid a furore over “inappropriate” clothing for girls.
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