![]() ![]() We support diversity and individuals' decisions, but we don't want to see women's clothing that we want to purchase on a male body.' commented one. However, while some praised the brand for presenting a diverse campaign, many more said they would boycott the company. I love to see brands pioneering the celebration of pride and inclusion,' another added.ĭeni has become an increasingly formidable name in Australian fashion over the last few years ![]() 'As some one who hasn't shopped at Seafolly for years I'll be back now! Love seeing brands be inclusive and that is where I want my money to go,' one woman wrote. Many shoppers also left positive comments on Seafolly's official Instagram account to celebrate the campaign. Todorovič's role as a model for Seafolly was celebrated by a number of celebrities, including the brand's former ambassador Jesinta Franklin. 'So maybe you just need to investigate and dig a little deeper as to why me, in a Speedo essentially, feels like an attack on your gender identity, because that's not what I'm trying to do.' 'I'm wearing bikini bottoms which are basically Speedos, which, last time I checked, people with penises wear Speedos. While celebrating the novel use of a transgender model in a swimwear campaign, Todorovič said seeing the outline of a penis beneath swimmers was hardly new. 'I absolutely expected that, when I sat down with Seafolly, I prepped them for this,' the socialite continued.Īuthor and artist Alexandra Marshall (pictured) said it felt like the fashion brand was 'mocking women' But I will also have people tell me to kill myself, to burn in hell, that I'm a groomer, and that my mum should be ashamed,"' Todorovič said. 'I told Seafolly "I will have people say it's iconic. Speaking exclusively with Daily Mail Australia this week, the non-binary model claims they warned Seafolly that the company would be bombarded with threats and abuse. Since the launch of the advertising campaign - which features a bearded Todorovič posing in lime green Seafolly bikini bottoms and a matching cover-up - the activist has been relentlessly trolled. Seafolly's move to work with Todorovič sparked calls for a boycott of the brand, which is known for its glamorous advertisements featuring some of the world's most famous female models including Miranda Kerr, Gigi Hadid, and Shanina Shaik. This marks the first time iconic Aussie swim giants have worked with a Trans person.' They have since edited their caption to read: 'Today we made history. 'This marks the first time iconic Aussie swim giants have worked with a trans ambassador/brand partner,' they said. Last week, Todorovič gushed about making 'history' in a lengthy Instagram post over the weekend. However, Seafolly denied Todorovič was an ambassador for the brand, and said they were a 'special guest' to the brand's World Pride event in Sydney. Been buying swimsuits from you for many years. W riter Alexandra Marshall was one of those who had spoken out against brand's partnership with Todorovič, saying the swimwear brand was 'mocking women' and said she would boycott Seafolly. 'It's not just limited to models in the way it was in the '90s, with traditionally beautiful women.'Īfter days of criticism, Seafolly Australia finally issued a statement on Friday regarding their latest campaign, saying they continue to support and uplift women. 'Brands now work with people who are not necessarily a model, more a personality,' she said. Seafolly also issued a statement on Friday, insisting that they are 'supportive of all women' and that Halpin is their official ambassador, not non-binary transgender influencer Deni Todorovič (pictured) ![]()
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