Fashion Policed
‘IF Kate Moss has taught us anything it is that fashion is of vital importance. Get the clothes right and the rest of your life falls into place without a hitch, a crease or a snag.
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And its a message appreciated by our judiciary. As the Sun explains in headline form: LET OFF TAG..BECAUSE IT DOESNT GO WITH SKIRT.
The Mail adds a few accessories to the basic story, and tells its readers about Natasha Hughes, an 18-year-old up before the Beak in Worcester.
Appearing in court, Hughes admitted breaching the terms of her bail curfew. Hughes was on bail having been accused of causing grievous bodily harm to another woman.
Hughes was in trouble. It looked bad. But she didnt want it to look any worse and asked the magistrate to consider her outfit. You see, Hughes likes wearing skirts. And a tag would mean her needing to wear trousers or a shell suit to cover it up. And that would be too awful for words.
I didnt want to wear a tag because they are really bulky and embarrassing, says Hughes in the Mail. I like to wear skirts, which means people see it and it looks stupid.
Cant argue with that. And the presiding magistrate didnt. Natasha could walk free, untainted by the Governments last word in ankle bracelets.
To Paul Tonks, chairman of the West Midlands Police Federation, such an act makes a mockery of the system. Hughess MP, Michael Foster, says its ridiculous.
And we could not agree more. Which out-of-touch fashion-unconscious nerd thought any girl worth her Asbo would want to wear a large, bulky, black, electronic bracelet on her ankle? It needs proper consultation with the appropriate authorities.
The trick is to make tags a must-have item. The trick is to get Kate Moss to wear one. If she does, everyone will want one. And how cool will that be..?’
Posted: 11th, November 2005 | In: Tabloids Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
