Sophia Bush, an actress from the TV show One Tree Hill, recently used her personal blog to slam clothing chain Urban Outfitters, for selling a t-shirt that simply says “Eat Less.” Though the phrase is a movie-scene reference, Bush feels it sends a destructive message when placed on a t-shirt. Not only did she promise to stop shopping at the store, but she demanded restitution as well.
“You should issue a public apology, and make a hefty donation to a women’s organization that supports those stricken with eating disorders. I am sickened that anyone, on any board, in your gigantic company would have voted ‘yes’ on such a thing, let alone enough of you to manufacture an item with such a hurtful message. It’s like handing a suicidal person a loaded gun. You should know better.” [Source: Sophia Bush Official Website]
Bush’s outrage is due, in part, to the overwhelming response she received from One Tree Hill viewers when her character – a fashion designer – launched a campaign called “Zero is Not a Size.” There is no word about how Urban Outfitters plans to respond, if at all.
Labels: fashion, body image, pressures
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton
