Bahrain could soon ban the display of lingerie and underwear in shopfronts.
The Southern Municipal Council yesterday unanimously approved an urgent proposal in this regard presented by its only-female member and technical committee chairman Eman Al Gallaf.
She suggested that the ban be implemented from January 1.
The proposal will now be reviewed by the Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister.
“The current marketing practice of exhibiting lingerie and underwear on mannequins in shopfronts is indecent in a country that upholds family and religious values,” said Ms Al Gallaf during the council’s weekly session at the Riffa Municipality.
“People already know what is being sold in clothing shops. If it is a store dedicated to lingerie, then it is obvious what are on the shelves.
“In case of a general clothing store, it is clear there is going to be a section for lingerie and underwear.
“In both cases there is no need to advertise underclothes in shopfronts.”
When asked by her colleagues about lingerie and underwear being advertised on social media, Ms Al Gallaf said it was by choice and not forced.
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