<p>''We can reproduce biologically or from the heart. Our place is to be loved and be loved,'' Erika, wife of pregnant man Roberto said.&nbsp;<br />
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This Mother's day, the famous clothing brand Calvin Klien wished all the women and mothers all over the world.&nbsp;<br />
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The brand shared the post featuring a slew of snaps of single mothers, families, and babies but what triggered the netizens was the 'pregnant transgender man'.<br />
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In the caption, “Today, in support of women and mothers all over the world, we’re spotlighting the realities of new families," the company wrote.&nbsp;<br />
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Among all&nbsp;the pictures&nbsp;which faced a huge backlash were of Brazilian reality stars Erika Fernandes and Roberto Bete. In the picture, Roberto is flaunting his&nbsp;baby bump as his wife is sitting beside him.<br />
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''The couple are expecting parents from Brazil. Roberto is due to give birth to his and Erika’s son Noah any day now. Erika is a prominent fashion consultant. Her family is Bobbi and Weston.''</p>

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<p>The post has since gone viral with many netizens praising it while others trolling and threatening&nbsp;the brand saying, ''Time to ditch you''.<br />
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Netizens filled the comment section with an array of transphobic comments with some users writting that they will ‘never buy from the brand again’.<br />
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An Instagram user wrote, ''Does the lgbtq community enjoy being a marketing tool to attempt to make corporations richer when ordinary folk just aren’t interested in this and will stop buying their products? I doubt they will be publishing this advert in the Middle East.</p>

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<p>Among many bizarre comments, some users shared heartwarming words. One wrote, “Thank you for sharing different types of motherhood," and "Such a great brand 🔥🤍''</p>

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<p>After facing a backlash, the brand stood with its campaign, and wrote in the caption of the same post, ''We embrace this platform as an inclusive and respectful environment for individualism and self-expression. At Calvin Klein, we tolerate everything except intolerance— any intolerant commentary will be removed, and any accounts issuing hateful statements may be blocked. We look forward to continuing a positive and inclusive dialogue in partnership with our community.''</p>


''We can reproduce biologically or from the heart. Our place is to be loved and be loved,'' Erika, wife of pregnant man Roberto said. This Mother's day, the famous clothing brand Calvin Klien wished all the women and mothers all over the world.

''We can reproduce biologically or from the heart. Our place is to be loved and be loved,'' Erika, wife of pregnant man Roberto said. This Mother's day, the famous clothing brand Calvin Klien wished all the women and mothers all over the world. The brand shared the post featuring a slew of snaps of single mothers, families, and babies but what triggered the netizens was the 'pregnant transgender man'. In the caption, “Today, in support of women and mothers all over the world, we’re spotlighting the realities of new families," the company wrote. Among all the pictures which faced a huge backlash were of Brazilian reality stars Erika Fernandes and Roberto Bete. In the picture, Roberto is flaunting his baby bump as his wife is sitting beside him. ''The couple are expecting parents from Brazil. Roberto is due to give birth to his and Erika’s son Noah any day now. Erika is a prominent fashion consultant. Her family is Bobbi and Weston.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein) × The post has since gone viral with many netizens praising it while others trolling and threatening the brand saying, ''Time to ditch you''. Netizens filled the comment section with an array of transphobic comments with some users writting that they will ‘never buy from the brand again’. An Instagram user wrote, ''Does the lgbtq community enjoy being a marketing tool to attempt to make corporations richer when ordinary folk just aren’t interested in this and will stop buying their products? I doubt they will be publishing this advert in the Middle East. Transphobes are currently losing their sh*t over the latest @CalvinKlein ‘pregnant man’ campaign, celebrating the diversity of families for (US) Mother’s Day. It’s not a new concept, and neither is the bigoted backlash… 🙄 pic.twitter.com/a7h5rx4SGf — Helen🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 (@mimmymum) May 12, 2022 × This is called a beer belly. biological men CANNOT get pregnant. FACT!@CalvinKlein pic.twitter.com/mwKXqF5BYi — 🦊Kelly the Silver Fox🦊 (@FreedomHasWon) May 13, 2022 × Among many bizarre comments, some users shared heartwarming words. One wrote, “Thank you for sharing different types of motherhood," and "Such a great brand 🔥🤍'' Only confusing the kids more!!!! — Perfect heart (@Perfectheart10) May 14, 2022 × Time to ditch your #calvinklein pic.twitter.com/HKyd1NlVSB — Aude (@MelleBTC) May 11, 2022 × After facing a backlash, the brand stood with its campaign, and wrote in the caption of the same post, ''We embrace this platform as an inclusive and respectful environment for individualism and self-expression. At Calvin Klein, we tolerate everything except intolerance— any intolerant commentary will be removed, and any accounts issuing hateful statements may be blocked. We look forward to continuing a positive and inclusive dialogue in partnership with our community.''

Block Calvin Klein! Brand's Mother's Day post showing 'pregnant man' triggers backlash

<p>Chinese social media users directed their fury at online retailer Amazon.com on Thursday, after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans that support anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.</p>

<p>The hashtag "Amazon T-Shirts" became the fourth-top trending topic on China's Twitter-like Weibo on Wednesday in the latest backlash for an overseas company that broached matters regarding Hong Kong's territorial status.</p>

<p>The widely-read Global Times tabloid, published by China's state-owned People's Daily, said many Chinese internet users found the T-shirts for sale carrying slogans such as "Free Hong Kong Democracy Now" and "Hong Kong is Not China", among others.</p>

<p>Legions of internet users accused the site of being insensitive towards the Chinese people, with one Weibo commenter writing, "Amazon has already left China, right? We need to teach this company a lesson."</p>

<p>The e-commerce giant shut its domestic shopping service in July but continues to ship overseas goods to the country.</p>

<p>A representative for Amazon did not respond to Reuters' emailed request for comment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clashes-erupt-between-riot-police-protesters-outside-hong-kong-airport-242832">Protests in Hong Kong are attracting media attention across the region</a>, as activists have occupied public spaces across the global financial hub for more than 10 weeks, to draw attention to a perceived erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong.</p>

<p>At the start of the protests, domestic media from mainland China gave them only limited coverage but they now dominate headlines in both state-owned newspapers and online publications.</p>

<p>Several celebrities from mainland China severed ties with several fashion labels this week after online users pointed out they had released apparel that referred to Hong Kong and Taiwan as separate from the People's Republic of China.</p>

<p>Versace, Calvin Klein, and other brands each issued public apologies online, either on Chinese social media accounts or overseas ones.</p>

<p>Coach, which drew fire for a T-shirt that implied Taiwan was a distinct entity from China, said that in May 2018 it discovered a "serious inaccuracy" in one of its clothing items and pulled it from store shelves.</p>


Chinese social media users directed their fury at online retailer Amazon.com on Thursday, after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans that support anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

Chinese social media users directed their fury at online retailer Amazon.com on Thursday, after discovering T-shirts on its website sporting slogans that support anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. The hashtag "Amazon T-Shirts" became the fourth-top trending topic on China's Twitter-like Weibo on Wednesday in the latest backlash for an overseas company that broached matters regarding Hong Kong's territorial status. The widely-read Global Times tabloid, published by China's state-owned People's Daily, said many Chinese internet users found the T-shirts for sale carrying slogans such as "Free Hong Kong Democracy Now" and "Hong Kong is Not China", among others. Legions of internet users accused the site of being insensitive towards the Chinese people, with one Weibo commenter writing, "Amazon has already left China, right? We need to teach this company a lesson." The e-commerce giant shut its domestic shopping service in July but continues to ship overseas goods to the country. A representative for Amazon did not respond to Reuters' emailed request for comment. Protests in Hong Kong are attracting media attention across the region, as activists have occupied public spaces across the global financial hub for more than 10 weeks, to draw attention to a perceived erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong. At the start of the protests, domestic media from mainland China gave them only limited coverage but they now dominate headlines in both state-owned newspapers and online publications. Several celebrities from mainland China severed ties with several fashion labels this week after online users pointed out they had released apparel that referred to Hong Kong and Taiwan as separate from the People's Republic of China. Versace, Calvin Klein, and other brands each issued public apologies online, either on Chinese social media accounts or overseas ones. Coach, which drew fire for a T-shirt that implied Taiwan was a distinct entity from China, said that in May 2018 it discovered a "serious inaccuracy" in one of its clothing items and pulled it from store shelves.

Amazon faces online backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong democracy slogans

<p>A-list stars Nicole Kidman, Lupita Nyong&#39;o and Margot Robbie were seen at&nbsp;Calvin Klein show on Tuesday, wading through popcorn to watch Raf Simons&#39;s latest meditation on Americana, where firefighter meets prairie.</p>

<p>The Belgian&#39;s stewardship of the iconic US label, now into a second year, is one of the few bright spots in a New York Fashion Week suffering from an identity crisis, thinning schedule and a glut between the passing of one generation and the search for another.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-metoo-on-ramp-models-as-angels-men-as-pigs-at-new-york-fashion-week-32558" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;#MeToo on-ramp: Models as angels, men as pigs at New York Fashion Week</em></a></p>

<p>Ruby Sterling again designed the set. Barns evoked the pioneer spirit of the prairies, adorned with work by Andy Warhol -- also to be seen on Calvin Klein underwear -- and a room ankle-deep in popcorn.</p>

<p>While the model of the moment Kaia Gerber, 16, walked the runway, dressed in waders, watched by proud parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.</p>

<p>Simons said the collection evolved his window-onto-America theme for his Calvin Klein, this time referencing the discovery of America, the 1960s space race and the 21st-century information age. He said that it was about freedom, democracy and no cultural hierarchy, listing 50 words in place of 50 states that included pioneer, firefighter, prairie, industrial and, of course, popcorn.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/tadashi-shoji-shows-unapologetic-sexy-collection-inspired-by-metoo-8271" target="_blank"><em>Also Watch:&nbsp;Tadashi Shoji shows &#39;unapologetic&#39; sexy collection inspired by #MeToo</em></a></p>

<p>Clothes ticked the modesty trend for 2018 fall/winter, full skirts practically to the ground and boxy outerwear, with models kitted out in knitted balaclavas or hijab-inspired hats shielding hair and neck. There was an emergency responder vibe in orange outerwear and pants, fluorescent strips on jackets, giant wader-style boots over the knee in both shiny black and white and baggy sweaters. Giant silver gloves tapped the oven mitten look, a space-age version of the Ralph Lauren&#39;s tasselled beige numbers that divided opinion for the US Winter Olympics team in Pyeongchang.</p>

<p>There was a utilitarian, workman-like feel, and clear odes to America -- patchwork quilts and red checked flannel. Yet however striking and original, it did not shriek wearable.</p>

<p>Simons&#39;s tenure at Calvin Klein has been applauded by critics and the label&#39;s recent underwear ad featuring the Kardashian sisters -- YouTube&#39;s most-watched commercial last month with 15.4 million hits. Considered one of the finest designers of his generation, the 50-year-old previously breathed new life into Dior after John Galliano was fired in 2012 for anti-Semitic insults in a Paris bar.</p>

<p>Fashion Week closes today with shows by Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs before the season flits to London, Milan and Paris. Here are the other standouts of the penultimate day in the Big Apple.</p>

<p>Selena Gomez, the current face of Coach, was guest of honour in the front row -- seen wearing a black leather jacket and long floral dress, capturing something of the gothic, city meets nature, romance of the collection. But if &quot;twisted, dark romance&quot; was one of the themes, there was no sign of off-again-on-again squeeze Justin Bieber, with whom she has reportedly recently reunited to the chagrin of her family.</p>

<p>Models paraded up and down a darkened woodland set, a kind of spooky movie vibe with puffs of dry ice at the end, fall leaves crunching underfoot and nude tree trunks with overhanging branches.</p>

<p>It was a blend of goth, the preference for all black dressing beloved by non-conforming English teenagers in the 1990s, with the supernatural, a juxtaposition of America&#39;s Southwest with New York.</p>

<p>Canadian designer Jason Wu presented his last collection for Hugo Boss, where he has been artistic director of womenswear since June 2013. Wu is leaving to concentrate on his own label. His last presentation for the German house was inspired by the work of US minimalist artist Robert Morris and focused on bold tailoring. Hugo Boss is yet to name a successor for Wu.</p>


In a bizarre update, the runway of the designer's show was covered in popcorn

A-list stars Nicole Kidman, Lupita Nyong'o and Margot Robbie were seen at Calvin Klein show on Tuesday, wading through popcorn to watch Raf Simons's latest meditation on Americana, where firefighter meets prairie. The Belgian's stewardship of the iconic US label, now into a second year, is one of the few bright spots in a New York Fashion Week suffering from an identity crisis, thinning schedule and a glut between the passing of one generation and the search for another. Also Read: #MeToo on-ramp: Models as angels, men as pigs at New York Fashion Week Ruby Sterling again designed the set. Barns evoked the pioneer spirit of the prairies, adorned with work by Andy Warhol -- also to be seen on Calvin Klein underwear -- and a room ankle-deep in popcorn. While the model of the moment Kaia Gerber, 16, walked the runway, dressed in waders, watched by proud parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. Simons said the collection evolved his window-onto-America theme for his Calvin Klein, this time referencing the discovery of America, the 1960s space race and the 21st-century information age. He said that it was about freedom, democracy and no cultural hierarchy, listing 50 words in place of 50 states that included pioneer, firefighter, prairie, industrial and, of course, popcorn. Also Watch: Tadashi Shoji shows 'unapologetic' sexy collection inspired by #MeToo Clothes ticked the modesty trend for 2018 fall/winter, full skirts practically to the ground and boxy outerwear, with models kitted out in knitted balaclavas or hijab-inspired hats shielding hair and neck. There was an emergency responder vibe in orange outerwear and pants, fluorescent strips on jackets, giant wader-style boots over the knee in both shiny black and white and baggy sweaters. Giant silver gloves tapped the oven mitten look, a space-age version of the Ralph Lauren's tasselled beige numbers that divided opinion for the US Winter Olympics team in Pyeongchang. There was a utilitarian, workman-like feel, and clear odes to America -- patchwork quilts and red checked flannel. Yet however striking and original, it did not shriek wearable. Simons's tenure at Calvin Klein has been applauded by critics and the label's recent underwear ad featuring the Kardashian sisters -- YouTube's most-watched commercial last month with 15.4 million hits. Considered one of the finest designers of his generation, the 50-year-old previously breathed new life into Dior after John Galliano was fired in 2012 for anti-Semitic insults in a Paris bar. Fashion Week closes today with shows by Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs before the season flits to London, Milan and Paris. Here are the other standouts of the penultimate day in the Big Apple. Selena Gomez, the current face of Coach, was guest of honour in the front row -- seen wearing a black leather jacket and long floral dress, capturing something of the gothic, city meets nature, romance of the collection. But if "twisted, dark romance" was one of the themes, there was no sign of off-again-on-again squeeze Justin Bieber, with whom she has reportedly recently reunited to the chagrin of her family. Models paraded up and down a darkened woodland set, a kind of spooky movie vibe with puffs of dry ice at the end, fall leaves crunching underfoot and nude tree trunks with overhanging branches. It was a blend of goth, the preference for all black dressing beloved by non-conforming English teenagers in the 1990s, with the supernatural, a juxtaposition of America's Southwest with New York. Canadian designer Jason Wu presented his last collection for Hugo Boss, where he has been artistic director of womenswear since June 2013. Wu is leaving to concentrate on his own label. His last presentation for the German house was inspired by the work of US minimalist artist Robert Morris and focused on bold tailoring. Hugo Boss is yet to name a successor for Wu.

New York Fashion Week: Nicole Kidman, Lupita Nyong'o, Margot Robbie at Calvin Klein

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New York Fashion Week: Nicole Kidman, Lupita Nyong'o, Margot Robbie at Calvin Klein