H&M forced to defend Girl With The Dragon Tattoo fashion line after rape victim accuses chain of glamorising sex attacks

H&M's new Girl with a Dragon Tattoo collection, which hits the major retailer's stores today, has been accused of glamorising rape.


In an open letter to the retail giant on her blog, rape victim Natalie Karneef said that she recognises the type of clothes in the new fashion line because they give the message to men to 'stay the f*** away' - but that they also put a 'chic, consumerist finish' on sexual violence. 

The collection's place in glamorous fashion circles was secured by its worldwide début at trendy Paris boutique, Collette, last month. But while the designs may be associated with rape - an important part of the movie's plot - the chain says the clothes are simply all about a 'strong woman who stands up for her ideal.'    Read Here