WHO would have ever thought they'd create a merch line for Rosa Parks? While the Civil Rights leader deserves the recognition, it's not what you'd expect. Fashion fans chastised a brand for the bikini set they named after the activist, calling it "disrespectful." Divino Seas, a swimwear company, named a strappy bikini top and a matching bottom in its collection after Parks.
The "Rose" set comes in light pink and sea salt. The bikini top, originally $90, has already sold out in both colors. "Inspired by the woman whose righteous rebellion against apartheid-style segregation in the United States sparked the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s," the site said.
"In honor of Rosa Parks, DivinoSeas has included this artesian-inspired salute to haute couture in the domain of luxury swimwear. "ROSA is meticulously designed with divinity in the details. "Every element in the constellation of her composition contributes to the sets’ seductive yet stately gravitas.
" The brand has also dedicated a two-piece set , available in six shades, after former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. "Named after America’s most famous first lady, the honorable, noble nominee Eleanor Roosevelt, who controversially condemned fascist dictatorships at a politically inopportune time," the site said. "This uniquely textured Legacy Line item likewise goes against the grain of the zeitgeist while embracing the truth through body positivity via comfort and quality.
" Critics on X, formerly known as Twitter, slammed.