Designer Sabyasachi's Women's Day post has not been well received by many online users. International Women's Day. However, it has upset many people online. The famous designer collaborated with a plus size model to send a message about "self-confidence", but it's this attribute that has attracted online attention.
"On this International Women's Day, celebrate the trust," read in the large message Varshita Thatavarthi wearing a magenta lehenga from her collection and jewelry from her heritage jewelry line. "There is nothing more beautiful than self-confidence," said another message from Mukherjee's official handler celebrating "trust."
This message elicited mixed reactions online and not everyone was impressed. While some wondered why size plus models did not feature in his usual campaigns, others blamed the designer for choosing to talk about "self-confidence" only on Women's Day. Many argued that by pointing out that the only virtue of the woman was his self-confidence, he implied that only larger models needed more encouragement because they lacked self-confidence.
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"Lightness and self-confidence are not inclusive. Curvature and trust do not exclude each other. So stupid, "wrote a user on his post on Instagram. "Promoting round women all year round" and not just a particular day, suggested a user pointing out that this should not be done solely for promotion.
Others were happy that the "designer finally arrives" and celebrated women of all shapes and forms. size and the press to do it only for a day, but throughout the year, only "normalizing" his skinny figure.
What do you think of his message on Women's Day?