Robert Irving Opens Up About the Surprising Family Fallout from His Controversial Underwear Shoot
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“I’ve dedicated my life to conservation, to carrying on an important legacy, protecting our animals,” he said, explaining how he and the brand worked on the idea together.
“They said, ‘We want to showcase that, but you’re gonna be in your undies.’ So I said, ‘You know what? Let’s do it.’ Life’s about just embracing it.”
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Robert said he was satisfied with the experience, describing it as “fun” and an opportunity his father would’ve also been likely to take.
“He showcased what it was to live 110 per cent and he was larger than life, so enthusiastic,” he said, committing himself to honoring his legacy.
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“At his core it was all about conservation and it was all about family,” Robert added. “That really is what he was about. He was the best dad in the entire world and I feel like his legacy has never been more important.”
The campaign was positively received, but some fans felt uncomfortable after seeing the 21-year-old’s pictures
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With a growing media presence, a prominent new fashion campaign, and a slot on Dancing With The Stars, Robert Irwin seems to be striking a balance between honoring his father’s conservation legacy and forging his own distinctive path.
“I mean, he was talking about our changing world, our changing climate before a lot of people were before it was mainstream,” he added. “And so, it is a real honour, it is an honour of a lifetime to make sure everything that he lived for, that passion can continue.”
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