American Apparel Faces Criticism for Demonstrating the Shortness of Its Miniskirts

Angry protesters claim 'Lolita fantasies'

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American Apparel has once again landed in hot water for featuring questionable photos where a young woman in a plaid skirt is bending over (which arguably doubles as a racy ad for the company's underwear).

The Independent reports that the controversial images in question were featured on the company's U.K. Instagram page and a section of the site hosting its miniskirts, but seem to have since been removed. However, since the same skirt is worn by a girl in a School Days promotion, many media sites said they were touted in a back-to-school campaign. 

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