By Kimberly Wang, Illustrated by Naomi Abel

Hailey Clauson's Parents V. Urban Outfitters
The fashion industry is no stranger to fresh-faced young models — so young, they're perhaps a bit too young for some jobs. In the controversial eggshell-strewn land of underage models, Hailey Clauson is a household name. Discovered at 14 years old, Clauson made her debut in Vogue Russia 2009 and has had a whirlwind career since then. In August of 2011, Urban Outfitters made the unfortunate decision to stock T-shirts from Blood is the New Black screen printed with an unauthorized image of a scantily clad then-15-year-old. Her parents, all riled up, filed a $28 million suit against the retailers. We'd like to know why her parents and her agency allowed her to take these photos — all these photos — in the first place?



















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