'Tone deaf' influencer slammed for 'raising awareness for Ukraine' with bikini range

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Ukraine" with her new bikini collection. Danielle Bernstein, who boasts 2million Instagram followers, is said to have taken to the site to promote her new swimwear line, which was due to be launched on March 1.According to Instagram account @defnoodles, which has screenshots of her post, the model argued that you can "post about fashion and post about world issues".She also said that proceeds of the swim launch would "go towards to an on-the-ground organisation in Ukraine," amid the current Russian invasion.The full original post is said to have read: "When I say you can do BOTH, I truly mean it."You can post about fashion and post about world issues."You can raise awareness for your new collection while also raising money to give back."You can go about your day while also showing compassion and reaching out to others."It continued: "What's going on in the world right now is terrifying, and I know posting a photo in a bikini isn't helping anyone - but you know what will?"The proceeds from this swim launch going towards an on-the-ground organisation in Ukraine."Stay tuned for more on the giveback for this collection [available March 1st].However, Danielle reportedly changed the caption after facing backlash.She has apparently disabled comments and delayed the launch of the bikini line.The bikini post now says that Danielle's brand has given $250,000 (£187,000) worth of refuge relief to Ukraine.It also says that "because of the current situation", it is delaying the bikini launch and making a further $5,000 (£3,741) donation to charity Global Empowerment Mission.The post finished: "Once we release the collection we will provide additional support and a third financial donation with a portion of proceeds."It seems people.