News, 14-year-old Polish model banned from catwalk in row over sexualising young girls. (fashion, age)

[John1960]

A model of 14 was banned from the catwalk in Australia yesterday amid continuing controversy over the sexualisation of young girls in the fashion industry.

A photo-shoot of Monika Jagaciak by Australian Vogue was also called off after the editor said she had not realised the Polish teenager's age.

14-year-old Polish model banned from catwalk in row over sexualising young girls | the Daily Mail

[cb at sea]

I don't know about "over-sexualizing", but she looks ridiculous! How in the world would that sell the dress????

[emi__]

I don't really see any sexuality in the photos... but I really like the second one, it's very pretty.

[gizmo980]

Wow, she is stunning... I don't think the photos are racy, but I do agree with age limits on modeling. IMO, you should be at least 16 before "strutting your stuff" on a runway or high-fashion photo shoot. My brother was a fairly successful child/teen model, and even at a young age (under 14) he encountered some very uncomfortable & inappropriate situations - one of the reasons he quit, actually.

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

She is gorgeous but she should not be selling fashions for adults. If she wants to model things for her own age group then fine but I don't agree with blurring the lines to the point where they are selling a 14 year old as an adult.

I'm glad they are taking some responsibility.