The Independent:
"Because the ad could be seen to sexualise a model who appeared to be a child, under the age of 16 years, we concluded that it was inappropriate and could cause serious offence to some readers."
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I wouldn't have paid any attention to the ad if people hadn't made a fuss about it. The girl doesn't look any different than a thousand other models, some wearing a lot less.
At least she looks healthy, unlike the starving androgynes so many fashion houses present as the height of female beauty.
All of the pictures aren't shown here or on the linked site. If you follow the link in one of the comments on the Independent website, you'll see what the fuss is about. There are several shots with the hoodie zipper undone and the model is wearing nothing underneath. No nipples, but definitely provocative shots.
"are suggestive of..." sorry subject/verb disagreement. I hate when I don't proofread
The Brits aren't really prudish, so it is not about Christian values or fear of sex etc. I think what they are saying is that the images incite, is suggestive of, child pornography. That is the problem, methinks.
Hey, let's just call a spade a spade. I'm thinking that someone got a bug in their bonnet because the model has all her teeth...
Miles "Just Sayin'" Long
much to do about nothing.
The flexfleece hoody is great--I've gone through several over the last few years.
Stop treating 16 yr olds like they are 8 yr olds anyway. No wonder we lead the world in teen pregnancies.
Age of Consent around the world:
Argentina - 15
Bahamas - 16
Canada - 14
Colombia - male 14, female 12
India - 18
Indonesia - male 19, female 16
Hungary - 14
Peru - male 14, female 12
Tunisia - 20
UK - 16
US - federal age 16
You forgot Iowa... which is waaaay lower than most states in the US.
I don't really get it. Lots of models ARE 16 and are photographed wearing that little. I mean, the Miley Cyrus Vogue layout was sexier than this, and she is actually 16. I'm not saying it's a great thing, but why this in particular?
How's this any different than a Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Sears catalog swimsuit or underwear ad for the for the 12-16 age group?
Those who see a 16-year-old girl, want to see a 16-year-old girl. Period.
I don't care how old the model is, but the image has the look and feel of kiddie porn. It's gross.
You have a dark mind. Is everything suggestive to you?
Yeah, cause the only time teenage girls go around with bare legs in is porn. If the girl in the ad is a minor her parents would have been right there at the shoot. They could have stopped it at any time. It's actually an industry regulation.
I just came across some American Apparel ads, here on HuffPost or another website, and was a bit shocked at how provocative the ads and supplemental images were.
Then you're just easily shocked.
They certainly are more provocative and attention-grabbing than traditional advertising. Even the ones that show less of the human body than many traditional ads- it's something about their aesthetic, and I'm sure someone with a background in art could word it better.
This (Israeli) guy should be jailed for this child porn that he peddles all the time.
But of course because he is from Israel not is he not prosecuted for child porn but given 100s of Millions of Dollars by Wall Street gang to fund and expand his operations.
Given the opportunity to go off on an irrelevant tangent, why would you not take the opportunity to express once again your dislike for Israelis. After all, those political forums are so confining. And you had every reason to be confident that forum participants here were very interested in knowing the connection between the 23-year-old model and your continuing Israeli rant. So, we're sated. You might want to hit a health care blog and develop another Israeli connection there. We'll be watching and hoping.
Get a clue! The man is from Canada, not Israel. Not all Jews are Israeli.
Also, explain how it is possible to create child porn without children?
Charney is Canadian.
So how come when it's a child dressed up to look like an adult in an advertisement they don't have a problem?
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First Posted: 09- 2-09 09:44 AM | Updated: 09- 2-09 09:49 AM