During back to school season, uo released several prodrinking shirts, which is worrisome in itself, but especially when you consider many of their shoppers are under the legal drinking age. Black olives matter and 10 of the most offensive tshirts. Urban outfitters under fire for selling a tshirt glamorizing depression. Urban outfitters eat less shirt eating disorders are. Sign up for uo rewards and get 10% off your next purchase. Urban outfitters eat less t shirt pulled from website. At issue was a gray vneck that was described on uos website. Jun 10, 2014 urban outfitters eat less while this urban outfitters eat less shirt was pulled from the internet, it remained available in stores.
Jan 07, 2014 urban outfitters tops with the words depression and eat less. Mar 02, 2018 revolution of real women rrw stated the eat less shirt sold by urban outfitters is crossing the lines and promoting a proana pro anorexia tshirt. At least 24% of americans have an eating disorder, which has the highest mortality rate of any mental disease. Urban outfitters sold a womens t shirt that read eat less. Urban outfitters, eat less tshirt critical media project. Last week, urban outfitters placed in their online catalogue a gray vneck t shirt worn by a raillike young woman. Urban outfitters eat less shirt removed from website but. Sophia bush condemns urban outfitters for eat less shirt. Jewish activists demand urban outfitters stop selling nazi.
Whether you want to learn about astrology, dreams, or art, uo has you covered. Shop urban outfitters mens shirts at up to 70% off. I dont think the actresss response to this shirt is excessive. The 10 most controversial urban outfitters products her. Urbans infamous eat less shirt from 2010 is perhaps the companys most controversial product. Acdc high voltage vintage reprint shirt top sz m rock urban outfitters band tee. Its not hard to find offensive tshirts if you head into the dark recesses of the internet. Sep, 20 this urban outfitters graphic t shirt caused such an uproar that it was removed from their shelves and website. Shop highquality unique urban outfitters t shirts designed and sold by artists. Urban outfitters forced to pull yet another shirt people deemed offensive. Is urban outfitters encouraging anorexia with their eat. Somehow bush heard about it and quoted an article from seven weeks ago on her blog.
In 2010, urban outfitters sold a womens tshirt that said eat less. In 2010, the retail chain urban outfitters created controversy by selling a t shirt printed with the words eat less on the front. Urban outfitters under fire for selling a tshirt glamorizing. Urban outfitters yanks controversial depression shirt after. Jun 04, 2010 as a huge apparel company in this country, selling shirts that say eat less is probably not a good idea. You never know what youre going to find at urban outfitters because. Urban outfitters eat less shirt eating disorders are not.
Revolution of real women rrw stated the eat less shirt sold by urban outfitters is crossing the lines and promoting a proana pro anorexia tshirt. Patricks day, urban is selling a green t shirt with an image of a young guy with a full mug of beer. How urban outfitters trades on moral outrage the washington. In 2014, the brand released a shirt that had the words eat less on them, promoting eating disorders. Sophia bush declares war on urban outfitters for selling shirt with words eat less. Printed on the gray vneck are the words eat less in white cursive. I worked at two urban outfitters locations in southern california while i was in college, from 2011 to 2014. Big fat deal urban outfitters tshirts urge you to eat less. Shop urban outfitters unique assortment of books and novels. The 10 most controversial urban outfitters products her campus. Why we need to stop shopping at urban outfitters grand central.
That is my genuine response to one of urban outfitters t shirts that i became aware of through the publication of this article. Wellknown brands such as nike, urban outfitters, american apparel and. The eat less shirt reminds me of several other shirts and quotes. Jan 06, 2014 the eat less shirt reminds me of several other shirts and quotes floating around that attempt to make light the serious problem of eating disorders. After backlash in the blogosphere over urban s eat less shirt, it has been pulled from the companys online store. Its almost as if hipster retailer urban outfitters has a formula. Urban outfitters apologizes for shirt appearing to reference. In 2010, after major backlash from eating disorder activists, uo was forced to remove a shirt with the words eat less. Urban outfitters eat less tshirt creates uproar opposing. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Urban outfitters apologizes for shirt appearing to.
Eat less shirt from urban outfitters eat less urban. Nov 17, 2015 urban outfitters eat less shirt urban stopped selling its eat less shirt in january 2014 after uproar and outrage. For example, the infamous quote by kate moss, nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, and which provided ample fodder for thinspiration sites the topic of which is another post for. Check out our urban outfitters selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The 10 most controversial urban outfitters products mtl blog. Thierry lasry anorexxy frames, urban outfitters eat less shirt. This tshirt was removed from stores after many complained about its. After protest the proanorexia shirt has reportedly been pulled from the companys website. Inspired designs on t shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. High quality urban outfitters gifts and merchandise.
Jun 08, 2010 vanessa posted last week about urban outfitters ohsoclever fatherdaughter purity shirt. Jun 03, 2010 urban outfitters is no stranger to inappropriate print t shirts, and the urban outfitters eat less tee is no exception. Urban outfitters misguided eat less campaign indy week. Urban outfitters halts sale of controversial tshirt abc. May 30, 2017 urban outfitters controversial issues ranged from offensive t shirts that says eat less to shampoos for suicidal hair and even plagiarizing of other peoples work.
Is urban outfitters encouraging anorexia with their eat less. Over the years, urban outfitters, a store aimed at young hipsters and. Urban outfitters and anthropology employees on shoplifter. Urban outfitters depression tshirt causes twitter uproar. Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. The retailer was selling a crop top patterned with the word depression from a brand with that name. The first search brings up dozens of articles about how uos eat less shirt is. Urban outfitters heard loud and clear from shoppers who blasted the brand for selling a t shirt with depression written all over it in bold black letters. Feb, 2014 posted in wellness wednesday and tagged body image, eat less shirt, exercise, fitness, health, health and fitness, healthy, lifestyle, motivation, one tree hill, selfconfidence, sophia bush, urban outfitters, urban outfitters eat less, wellness on february, 2014 by thegoodlifegal. Urban outfitters causing outrage with eat less t shirt by meg marco 6. Shop brand favorites, womens, mens, shoes, and apartment decor essentials on sale at urban outfitters. My reaction to urban outfitters eat less shirt let s. Various news outlets drew attention to the ways the shirt could be seen as promoting anorexia and an unhealthy body image.
Mar 17, 2014 but that hasnt stopped urban outfitters from dreaming up its latest creation. How urban outfitters trades on moral outrage the washington post. This time around its urban outfitters and their eat less soft tee causing waves. Urban outfitters pulls depression shirt from shelves. This time it was a womens t shirt depicting the word depression. Sep 09, 2014 the wellknown chain has cast controversy over their product design for their latest womens shirt which features the slogan eat less. Urban outfitters yanked an eat less shirt from their shelves after consumer outcry. After urban outfitters released this tshirt marked with the words eat less on. Other highprofile retailers recently underwent scrutiny for similar items with controversial messaging. Jul 28, 2010 as result of the controversy urban outfitters no longer offers the eat less shirt through their website, but it was still in stores as of last month. The chain has finally pulled the shirt from its online store due to pressure from the public, but it is still available in stores. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Urban outfitters this tee was pulled from uos online shop but not. Get the lowest price on your favorite brands at poshmark.
Sep 15, 2014 urban outfitters has issued an apology after an uproar over a fauxvintage t shirt that appears to reference the 1970 shooting of unarmed students at kent state. Jan 05, 2014 urban outfitters under fire for selling tshirt glamorizing depression just two years after being forced to pull another with slogan eat less urban outfitters is under fire for selling tshirts. Jan 06, 2014 urban outfitters pulled a crop top emblazoned with the word depression sunday after coming under fire for appearing to make light of a mental illness. Urban outfitters pulls depression shirt from shelves, says. The latest fashion faux pas is a t shirt for women. When it sold a shirt that closely resembled the star of david.
The uproar over the message this tshirt promotes has presumably led urban outfitters to take off the shirts photo from its website. It drew comparisons to a shirt it sold in 2010 that said eat less. Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the university of pennsylvania, urban outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the united states, canada and europe, offering. Urban outfitters yanks controversial depression shirt. Sophia bush tells urban outfitters to go shove their eat. Jan 23, 2014 the shirts existence came to light on sunday after being tweeted alongside another offensive urban shirt, the infamous eat less tee that the store pulled back in 2010. For the second time in less than a month, urban outfitters has stopped selling a piece of clothing that has triggered a backlash on social media. Jul 26, 2010 sophia bush condemns urban outfitters for eat less shirt posted on july 26, 2010 by patricia colli kate moss came under fire earlier this year for saying nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, a quote which became the mantra of anorexic girls everywhere after being emblazoned on a t shirt one that only came in a small. Sophia bush even boycotted the store over the proanorexia shirt. Controversial clothing items that were pulled from stores. Jun 4, 2010 im all for novelty tees, and freedom of speech, and being provocative, but i have to admit i was shocked. Urban outfitters bdg tunic shirt mini dress size s small. Urban outfitters stopped selling its eat less shirt online. Urban outfitters causing outrage with eat less tshirt.
In which the latest clothing faux pas of urban outfitters are discussed, and. Urban outfitters, the brand that sells overpriced, offensive. When will urban outfitters stop making mental illnesses a fashion statement. Urban stopped selling its eat less shirt in january 2014 after uproar and outrage. Thank you kyra brusse for describing the message on this shirt as aggressive. As a naive 19yearold with fashion blogger aspirations and an obsession with the shins. Jan 05, 2014 for the second time in less than a month, urban outfitters has come under fire for an offensive article of clothing. The shirts existence came to light on sunday after being tweeted alongside another offensive urban shirt, the infamous eat less tee that the store pulled back in 2010. Petition stop the production and selling of the shirt. Many customers spoke out against the tee, stating that it promoted eating. Its about the kind of message its sending to young women who are the brands primary target market. Angry consumers rushed to twitter and facebook to lodge complaints. Urban outfitters halts sale of controversial tshirt abc news.
Urban outfitters promotes unhealthy body image with eat less shirt. Urban outfitters pulls depression croptop from website. Urban outfitters continues to poke fun at controversial issues and. Patricks day, urban outfitters is selling a drunken.
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Urban outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Eat less shirt encourages unhealthy body image views. Jun 03, 2010 urban outfitters t shirts urge you to eat less june 3rd, 2010 the folks at urban outfitters those owlpushers are now selling a shirt with the words eat less scrawled across the frontmodeled, of course, by a very thin model. Because that wasnt enough sexism for their t shirt department, the company is also currently selling a shirt that says simply eat less. In 2010, urban outfitters listed a color option for their bdg burnout henley as obamablack, while the lighter option was only listed as white. Urban outfitters eat less vneck tee is one of the more, well, interesting things weve seen on the chains website since its obamablack tshirt. Jun 06, 2010 urban outfitters has apparently responded to internetoutrage over its eat less t shirt by pulling this item from its website. Stop the production and selling of the shirt which reads, eat less. She penned an open letter to urban outfitters vowing never to shop there again. If you remember the t shirt that was listed as obamablack, which was subsequently pulled, lets see what the backlash is for this t shirt.
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