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With the collection purposely mirroring garments in her women's collection, there are fears that the leopard-print designs are unsuitable for pre-pubescent children. Last night, Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe hit out at Miss Hurley's latest project, for what she termed, the 'sexualisation' of children. She said: 'Oh dear, dear me. This is dreadful. 'It represents the sexualisation of children which is very dangerous indeed as well as being very undesirable.<br> | With the collection purposely mirroring garments in her women's collection, there are fears that the leopard-print designs are unsuitable for pre-pubescent children. Last night, Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe hit out at Miss Hurley's latest project, for what she termed, the 'sexualisation' of children. She said: 'Oh dear, dear me. This is dreadful. 'It represents the sexualisation of children which is very dangerous indeed as well as being very undesirable.<br> | ||
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<i>source: Article 'Outrage at Hurley's leopard-print bikinis for children' by Clemmie Moodie; www.dailymail.co.uk/ pages/live/articles/showbiz/ showbiznews.html? | <i>source: Article 'Outrage at Hurley's leopard-print bikinis for children' by Clemmie Moodie; www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=420972; Daily Mail; 6 December 2006</i> | ||
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Surrounded by a sea of leopard print, this is Elizabeth Hurley launching her latest swimwear collection. But posing against a makeshift beach scene and beside three young children, the model's new range - bikinis and swimsuits designed for girls aged 2-10 - has sparked outrage amongst concerned MPs and children's charitable organisations.
With the collection purposely mirroring garments in her women's collection, there are fears that the leopard-print designs are unsuitable for pre-pubescent children. Last night, Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe hit out at Miss Hurley's latest project, for what she termed, the 'sexualisation' of children. She said: 'Oh dear, dear me. This is dreadful. 'It represents the sexualisation of children which is very dangerous indeed as well as being very undesirable.
source: Article 'Outrage at Hurley's leopard-print bikinis for children' by Clemmie Moodie; www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=420972; Daily Mail; 6 December 2006