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Mannequins mirroring average-size shoppers sparks big debate
Posted: 03.19.2013 at 7:40 AM Updated: 03.19.2013 at 11:10 AM
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Ahlens City Department Store is using mannequins which are a size 6 and 10, instead of opting for the usual size 0. 

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Some critics say the mannequins condone obesity, while many others say it's refreshing to see mannequins reflecting real bodies.

Ahlens City Department Store is using mannequins which are a size 6 and 10, instead of opting for the usual size 0.

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Ahlens City Department Store in Sweden is using mannequins which are a size 6 and 10, instead of opting for the usual size 0. Do you think larger mannequins are a positive move?

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