A male model who posed for a popular women’s swimsuit brand has sparked outrage online by those saying the photoshoot failed to properly “empower women.” Moana Bikini, an Australian bikini brand, shared a video on its official Instagram page on Saturday (January 20) of model Jake Young posing in a white one-piece swimsuit worth $130.
The brand, which is owned by body-positive influencer Karina Irby, captioned the video: “Obsessed with this look,” adding that “Moana babe” Jake was modeling a size small.
Despite looking fabulous, some people have taken offense to Jake posing in the swimsuit, with some accusing the brand of “allowing men to encroach on women’s spaces.”
