The thing about high end fashion brands is, they don’t really get us. Brands like Zara design clothes for slim bodies and fat wallets, whereas most of us function the other way around. No harm, no foul right? But then they go out and do this?
You have got to be shitting me, Zara. pic.twitter.com/tiOsJv5AVy
— Muireann O'Connell (@MuireannO_C) February 28, 2017
It was brought to the attention of Twitter users all over the world when someone clicked a picture of this #Zara advertisement encouraging women to love their curves, but there was a problem, the models in the picture were far from curvy.
Now, those women are pefrectly fine as they are, but when you are a brand of #Zara’s stature, and you choose to say #LoveYourCurves, you really should know what they are. Needless to say, it managed to anger a lot of Twitter users who took no time to criticize the advertisement, and some who saw the perfect opportunity for a few laughs (Thank God!)
Here are some of the most legit, logical and hilarious responses to #Zara #LoveYourCurves advertisement.
1. For some real curves, visit Nani or Dadi’s place!
Hey @Zara, I and a few of my girlfriends got some real curves. I can DM dem to u if you wanna see dem, okay?! Thanks! #LoveYourCurves #ZARA pic.twitter.com/zNuANTtTDh
— Mearl Colaco (@mearlcolaco) March 1, 2017
2. ‘More meat on a butcher’s apron’ *thunderous claps*
@ZARA 'Love your curves', where are the curves may I ask?
I've seen more meat on a butchers apron! #Zara ?? pic.twitter.com/9lYc1zVR6x— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) March 1, 2017
3. *Translated*
#ZARA #loveyourcurves be more realistic next time please. @ZARA #fashion #Zurves pic.twitter.com/8vqcahybpc
— Pablo Cortés (@cortescarranza) March 2, 2017
4. Examples for hyperbole anyone? Haha
Looking for them curves like ?#ZARA pic.twitter.com/DngX5WarJc
— Jenthe (@BodenJenthe) March 1, 2017
5. When you see the opportunity..
Dear @zara, we heard you are in desperate need of curvy models. May we offer our assistence? #loveyourcurves CC @MuireannO_C pic.twitter.com/p1RU7p5zCY
— Kita van Slooten (@kitavanslooten) March 2, 2017
6. Oooohhhh that’s cold!
@ZARA , I think you meant: Love your CORNERS. Right?! Or are we talking about eyebrows here?#loveyourcurves #youcantbeserious pic.twitter.com/rjq2FaYTGr
— Lara Valentina (@LaraValentina_) March 2, 2017
7. Yes! Someone said it.
Dr @GemCommane says we must be careful not to body-shame models at the centre of Zara #loveyourcurves Twitter storm. https://t.co/Vq4hBcBUip pic.twitter.com/hFWWc5bLmX
— Birmingham City Uni (@BCUPressOffice) March 2, 2017
8. Seek and ye shall find.
No shit #zara #loveyourcurves only #curves are no where to be found #wtf pic.twitter.com/liFfVyOvDX
— Claudy (@TotallyClaudy) March 3, 2017
9. Ankles? Really?
@ZARA What can be said here? I have more curves on my ankles and I'm size 8-10 #loveyourcurves REALLY? pic.twitter.com/Sw6qTFmDhB
— Thinkaboutittomorrow (@DzoanaMon) March 2, 2017
What are your thoughts about the advertisement from #Zara? Do brands need reality checks from time to time? Let us know at team@socialsamosa.com.