“Celebrities and the industry around them is often accused of producing images that affect young people’s body image. Which is why it’s so refreshing to see one of the world’s most famous pop stars allowing all of their imperfections to be highlighted. Britney Spears has allowed the pre-airbrushed images from a shoot she took part in for fashion firm Candie’s to be used ALONGSIDE the digitally-altered ones, so people can see the difference. The 29-year-old singer made the extraordinary move in order to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect. (…) A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ‘Britney is proud of her body – imperfections and all.'”
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