<p>Spanish fashion giant Zara recently found itself in hot water&nbsp;after a children's t-shirt sparked outrage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The controversy erupted when a social media user shared a video of a white crew-neck t-shirt featuring black and red text.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left side read "The Perfect Snack," while the right side proclaimed "The Strawberry: A small burst of sweet joy."</p>

<p>The back of the t-shirt showed two halves of the strawberry, one showing the inside of the fruit with the other showing the outside.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The t-shirt's back read, "Take a bite. A burst of sweet delight, making it the perfect summer snack," paired with the slogan "the strawberry: a small burst of joy."</p>

<p>Mother of two children, Laura Wilson, who lives in London, said the t-shirt was in the girl's section of the brand's store in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.</p>

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<p>It may be noted here&nbsp;that the term "snack" is used for a sexually attractive person.</p>

<p>The mother of two said, "I am not one to be overly sensitive about clothing, and this was in the girl's section. Just wait till you see what's on the back. If you have bought this for your child, you need serious words with yourself, in my opinion."</p>

<p>"I'm so shocked. 'Take a bite,' is it just me? Or is this just not OK? I would never have my girls in this T-shirt," she added.</p>

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<p>Wilson told Daily Mail that it made her feel very uncomfortable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was browsing the store when I spotted this t-shirt. The phrase ‘the perfect snack’ immediately caught my eye and alarmed me. I checked the other side and thought it was harmless enough. But when I turned the shirt around, I saw the words ‘take a bite.’ I was shocked and appalled. I couldn’t imagine dressing my child in something so suggestive. I turned to my partner, disbelief in my voice, and asked if he saw what I saw. He agreed it was awful," she said.</p>

<p>Many people agreed with her on TikTok and called the garment "vile."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wilson told the outlet, "It's very suggestive. This t-shirt was for six to seven-year-old girls and I don't think this is okay. Where it says, 'the perfect snack', this is very suggestive."</p>

<p>Zara faced significant backlash over the t-shirt and ultimately responded by issuing an apology and removing the item from their stores and online platform.</p>

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<p>"There was no intention for the use of the word 'snack' on this T-shirt to imply anything other than the traditional meaning of the word, as evidenced by the image of a strawberry on the garment. However, we now understand that some individuals have interpreted the term differently," the brand told the New York Post.</p>

<p>"Therefore, we have removed the T-shirt from stores and our website. And we apologise for any misunderstanding or offence caused," they added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Spanish fashion giant Zara recently found itself in hot water after a children's t-shirt sparked outrage. The controversy erupted when a social media user shared a video of a white crew-neck t-shirt featuring black and red text.

Spanish fashion giant Zara recently found itself in hot water after a children's t-shirt sparked outrage. The controversy erupted when a social media user shared a video of a white crew-neck t-shirt featuring black and red text. The left side read "The Perfect Snack," while the right side proclaimed "The Strawberry: A small burst of sweet joy." The back of the t-shirt showed two halves of the strawberry, one showing the inside of the fruit with the other showing the outside. The t-shirt's back read, "Take a bite. A burst of sweet delight, making it the perfect summer snack," paired with the slogan "the strawberry: a small burst of joy." Mother of two children, Laura Wilson, who lives in London, said the t-shirt was in the girl's section of the brand's store in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. Also read: Over 200 flights disrupted at Japanese airport after scissors go missing It may be noted here that the term "snack" is used for a sexually attractive person. The mother of two said, "I am not one to be overly sensitive about clothing, and this was in the girl's section. Just wait till you see what's on the back. If you have bought this for your child, you need serious words with yourself, in my opinion." "I'm so shocked. 'Take a bite,' is it just me? Or is this just not OK? I would never have my girls in this T-shirt," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LJ 🪬 (@chaos.to.sanity) × Wilson told Daily Mail that it made her feel very uncomfortable. "I was browsing the store when I spotted this t-shirt. The phrase ‘the perfect snack’ immediately caught my eye and alarmed me. I checked the other side and thought it was harmless enough. But when I turned the shirt around, I saw the words ‘take a bite.’ I was shocked and appalled. I couldn’t imagine dressing my child in something so suggestive. I turned to my partner, disbelief in my voice, and asked if he saw what I saw. He agreed it was awful," she said. Many people agreed with her on TikTok and called the garment "vile." Wilson told the outlet, "It's very suggestive. This t-shirt was for six to seven-year-old girls and I don't think this is okay. Where it says, 'the perfect snack', this is very suggestive." Zara faced significant backlash over the t-shirt and ultimately responded by issuing an apology and removing the item from their stores and online platform. Also read: Passenger's hilarious rant over IndiGo charging 'Cute fee' goes viral. Here is what it means "There was no intention for the use of the word 'snack' on this T-shirt to imply anything other than the traditional meaning of the word, as evidenced by the image of a strawberry on the garment. However, we now understand that some individuals have interpreted the term differently," the brand told the New York Post. "Therefore, we have removed the T-shirt from stores and our website. And we apologise for any misunderstanding or offence caused," they added. (With inputs from agencies)

Zara removes 'sexually suggestive' t-shirts after receiving backlash

<p>There are two sides to every garment. One holds all the sequins and the glitters for the world to see. The other side has the messy thread work. This side is hidden.</p>

<p>Zara's clothes too have this dichotomy. As does the brand.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-records-205-million-job-losses-in-april-no-surprise-will-bring-it-back-says-trump-297490"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>This spring-summer belongs to Zara. The brand is being hailed for its response to the pandemic.</p>

<p>In March, Zara temporarily closed around 4,000 of its stores across the world. Its factories in Spain switched to producing medical supplies -- masks, personal protective equipment and washable hospital gowns.</p>

<p>Zara flew in 3 million PPEs and close to 1,500 ventilators for Spain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Its spanish employees were assured full salaries. Spain was happy and the world was celebrating Zara.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whistleblower-complaint-draws-attention-to-trump-administrations-flawed-covid-19-response-297366">Also read:&nbsp;Whistleblower complaint draws attention to Trump administration's flawed COVID-19 response</a></strong></p>

<p>84-year-old Amancio Ortega&nbsp;is the man behind the brilliant PR campaign. He is a Spanish citizen, the owner of Zara's parent company Iniditex, and is the world's 6th richest man.</p>

<p>It is in his home country that Zara's philanthropy begins and ends. Zara has stores across the world. But Iniditex has just 13 factories at home--&nbsp;in Spain.</p>

<p>Wonder where Zara's other factories are? Turn the globe. Myanmar, Bangladesh and Turkey.</p>

<p>It is in these countries that Zara gets most of its garments made. SImply because of cheap labour. But, Zara has mistaken cheap labour for exploitation.</p>

<p>While the brand was donating medical supplies in Spain, its workers in Myanmar were not even given masks. When they asked for it, they were fired. At least 500 workers in Zara's myan mode factory were laid off in the middle of the pandemic.</p>

<p>Zara's workers are under-paid. In the factories of Myanmar people work 11-hours shifts, for six days a week. They are paid as little as 3 and a half to 5 dollars a day.</p>

<p><strong>The tales of horror go beyond the continent.</strong></p>

<p>In 2015, Zara was accused of discriminating &nbsp;against black employees. The condition in Zara's Brazil factories were likened to slavery.</p>

<p>In 2017, workers making clothes for Zara in Turkey began sewing pleas into clothes. The tags complained of underpayment.</p>

<p>Inditex has also been accused of tax evasion. Zara's owner, Amancio Ortega, is a hero in Spain. The country's leadership wear his brand.</p>

<p>In march this year, thousands of Spaniards came out in their balconies to wish him a happy birthday. But it was around the same time, Zara's workers, outside the country, were complaining of an unsafe working environment.</p>

<p>Zara's story is &nbsp;a textbook example of how big brands do just enough to attract good press.</p>

<p>What happens behind the scenes is none of the world's business.</p>


There are two sides to every garment. One holds all the sequins and the glitters for the world to see. The other side has the messy thread work. This side is hidden.

There are two sides to every garment. One holds all the sequins and the glitters for the world to see. The other side has the messy thread work. This side is hidden. Zara's clothes too have this dichotomy. As does the brand. Also read: US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump This spring-summer belongs to Zara. The brand is being hailed for its response to the pandemic. In March, Zara temporarily closed around 4,000 of its stores across the world. Its factories in Spain switched to producing medical supplies -- masks, personal protective equipment and washable hospital gowns. Zara flew in 3 million PPEs and close to 1,500 ventilators for Spain. Its spanish employees were assured full salaries. Spain was happy and the world was celebrating Zara. Also read: Whistleblower complaint draws attention to Trump administration's flawed COVID-19 response 84-year-old Amancio Ortega is the man behind the brilliant PR campaign. He is a Spanish citizen, the owner of Zara's parent company Iniditex, and is the world's 6th richest man. It is in his home country that Zara's philanthropy begins and ends. Zara has stores across the world. But Iniditex has just 13 factories at home-- in Spain. Wonder where Zara's other factories are? Turn the globe. Myanmar, Bangladesh and Turkey. It is in these countries that Zara gets most of its garments made. SImply because of cheap labour. But, Zara has mistaken cheap labour for exploitation. While the brand was donating medical supplies in Spain, its workers in Myanmar were not even given masks. When they asked for it, they were fired. At least 500 workers in Zara's myan mode factory were laid off in the middle of the pandemic. Zara's workers are under-paid. In the factories of Myanmar people work 11-hours shifts, for six days a week. They are paid as little as 3 and a half to 5 dollars a day. The tales of horror go beyond the continent. In 2015, Zara was accused of discriminating against black employees. The condition in Zara's Brazil factories were likened to slavery. In 2017, workers making clothes for Zara in Turkey began sewing pleas into clothes. The tags complained of underpayment. Inditex has also been accused of tax evasion. Zara's owner, Amancio Ortega, is a hero in Spain. The country's leadership wear his brand. In march this year, thousands of Spaniards came out in their balconies to wish him a happy birthday. But it was around the same time, Zara's workers, outside the country, were complaining of an unsafe working environment. Zara's story is a textbook example of how big brands do just enough to attract good press. What happens behind the scenes is none of the world's business.

Zara steps into another controversy; workers in Myanmar fired for demanding masks

Hong Kong residents reacted on Tuesday (September 3) to Spanish fashion brand Zara issuing a statement on Chinese social media expressing support for China's sovereignty over the Asian financial hub.

Fashion brand Zara seeks to distance itself from Hong Kong controversy