A mannequin at Oasis is causing an uproar on Twitter, over what some critics say are very thin legs that promote an unhealthy body image, Mashable reports.
On Tuesday, Twitter user shared a photo taken by her friend Katherine Baker of this mannequin seen inside an Oasis fashion store. "This is disgusting, damaging and irresponsible," she said. "Not to mention really weird."
Many people on Twitter agreeing, chiming in to chastise the store for promoting an unrealistic image of women's bodies.
According to HuffPost UK Style, a spokesperson said the mannequins are not meant to symbolize real people.
"Measuring over 6 feet in height and without distinct facial features, our store mannequins are highly stylized to represent an artistic prop and are in no way any attempt to accurately portray true-to-life proportions," the spokesperson said.
At least some on Twitter agreed, while others also noted that criticisms of the mannequin bordered on body shaming thin women.
The Oasis spokesperson also said "recent debates" have prompted them to reconsider some of the new mannequins styles.
Back in July, Topshop faced similar criticisms concerning thin mannequins. As a result, the retailer said it would no longer use that type of mannequin.
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