Liz Hurley comes “under the radar” for sexualising youngsters with bikini line for kids
We’ve seen Liz Hurley posing in skimpy bikinis and flaunting her figure for her swimwear collection and all we can do is marvel at her “to die for” looks and the stunning designs but now she’s being criticized for sexualising young girls through her bikini line for children and has come under the radar of child protection charity Kidscape whose director, Claude Knight, had this to say about the collection: “It is very disturbing to see some inappropriate items in this swimwear range. The pieces that are very adult and which contribute to the sexualisation of young girls – especially in the poses portrayed – do not take account of the child protection concerns that have been well-aired.”
This comment is also backed by website Netmums who voiced their concerns through their founder, Siobhan Freeguard who said, “I know a number of mothers who are concerned about the sexualisation of their children and would be horrified by their daughters dressing like mini-strippers.”
The children posing on Liz Hurley’s website are very young and cute and they showcase bikinis which are not bad altogether if it wasn’t for the provocative poses and therein lies the problem. In one pose, a young blonde girl poses in an animal print bikini and stares in what can only be termed as seductively into the camera.
And more damaging than all the other statements is perhaps this one which states, “If designers like Miss Hurley don’t consider these important issues flagged up by the Bailey report into how to prevent the commercialization of children’s sexuality, then eventually the Government will need to bring in some kind of regulation.”
Ms Hurley’s spokesperson had this to say: “Most of our customers are repeat customers who report that their kids adore the designs.”
What do you think? Are the comments justified and should the bikini range be toned down to suit the younger age group?
By
T. J. Mueller
