Topshop takes down website image of size-zero teen model.

When Codie Young's image was paraded on the Topshop website in July 2011, it triggered a furious response from eating disorder campaigners. The pale young woman with a gaunt face could be seen on the fashion stores homepage wearing tiny clothes that hung off her skeletal frame. "Miss Young is typical of the size-zero models whose waif-like look encourages young girls to become anorexic".

In the original image that could be viewed on the website, promoting the "prim and polished" range, Codie's barely-there waist was accentuated by a belt. The oversized sunglasses also proved controversial, as some claimed they were worn to hide her sunken-eyes, a symptom of undereating - This accusation was denied by Topshop.

There was further criticism from Helel Davies, who carries out research into anorexia:

"Images like this are affecting young girls more than ever before."

"It's a constant battle between eating disorders and Topshop is not helping matters."

"Size four clothes are available in Topshop stores, which implies again that it’s healthy to be that size. Topshop needs to take some responsibility and use healthy models."

However, the complaints sparked off an angry response from Miss Young, who protested on her blog that "supposed professionals... are talking about me as if I'm not  real person."

Topshop also defended Codie Young, who has featured on the cover of Vogue Australia.