Hindu Goddess on Bikini, Shoes and Toilet seat
Hindu Goddess Lakshmi printed on bikini bottom paraded in Australia joins growing list of fashion shockers.
You don’t have to be religious to feel disgusted at seeing a picture of Hindu Goddess Lakshmi on a bikini bottom. It is simply disrespectful and cheap.
A recent addition to the archive of such outrageous pictures, the photo is paraded by a model walking the ramp for designer Lisa Blue at the recent Australian Fashion Week on Thursday.
(Pictures are not released in keeping the mind not to hurt the Hindu religious sentiments)
International designers’ obsession with Hindu gods and goddesses is not new, but keeps progressing to shocking levels every few seasons.
With most stylists ignorant of devotees’ sentiments, there have been several examples of highly acclaimed designers — even the likes of Roberto Cavalli — crossing the boundary with offensive clothing.
Cavalli’s attempt to create a swimwear line with Hindu deities printed on them had received an aggressive reaction from the public.
He had to withdraw the blasphemous bikinis and was reportedly shocked by the furore he had caused.
One of his spokespersons was believed to have said the designer’s aim was to celebrate Hindu culture, and not to denigrate it.
In the past, there have been instances of footwear being sold with impressions of Lord Ganesha, and of deity impressions on toilet seats.
In 2008, actress Heidi Klum was spotted dressed up and posing as Hindu Goddess Kali for a Halloween party in New York.
Indian designers have, till now, avoided indulging in such activities.
You don’t have to be religious to feel disgusted at seeing a picture of Hindu Goddess Lakshmi on a bikini bottom. It is simply disrespectful and cheap.
A recent addition to the archive of such outrageous pictures, the photo is paraded by a model walking the ramp for designer Lisa Blue at the recent Australian Fashion Week on Thursday.
(Pictures are not released in keeping the mind not to hurt the Hindu religious sentiments)
International designers’ obsession with Hindu gods and goddesses is not new, but keeps progressing to shocking levels every few seasons.
With most stylists ignorant of devotees’ sentiments, there have been several examples of highly acclaimed designers — even the likes of Roberto Cavalli — crossing the boundary with offensive clothing.
Cavalli’s attempt to create a swimwear line with Hindu deities printed on them had received an aggressive reaction from the public.
He had to withdraw the blasphemous bikinis and was reportedly shocked by the furore he had caused.
One of his spokespersons was believed to have said the designer’s aim was to celebrate Hindu culture, and not to denigrate it.
In the past, there have been instances of footwear being sold with impressions of Lord Ganesha, and of deity impressions on toilet seats.
In 2008, actress Heidi Klum was spotted dressed up and posing as Hindu Goddess Kali for a Halloween party in New York.
Indian designers have, till now, avoided indulging in such activities.
