Vogue Italia magazine photo of Gigi creates controversy
Friday - May 4, 2018 12:05 pm ,
Category : GOSSIP CORNER
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May 4 (WTN)- Gigi Hadid was on cover page of Vogue Italia magazine in which she appears with a bronzed face.
Followers of Vogue on Instagram were quick to criticise the photo, accusing it of being 'blackface', rather than tanning.
"How about instead of trying to be a color you're not, hire someone who is naturally that color! I totally understand tanning but this isn't tanning this is blackface!" was reaction of a fan. Similar reactions came from many.
The magazine also issued an apology to its readers."In our latest cover shoot by Steven Klein, the vision was to create a beachwear-themed story with a stylized bronzing effect," said a spokesperson for Vogue .
Gigi Hadid , clarified about the photoshoot on Twitter.
Followers of Vogue on Instagram were quick to criticise the photo, accusing it of being 'blackface', rather than tanning.
"How about instead of trying to be a color you're not, hire someone who is naturally that color! I totally understand tanning but this isn't tanning this is blackface!" was reaction of a fan. Similar reactions came from many.
The magazine also issued an apology to its readers."In our latest cover shoot by Steven Klein, the vision was to create a beachwear-themed story with a stylized bronzing effect," said a spokesperson for Vogue .
Gigi Hadid , clarified about the photoshoot on Twitter.
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) May 3, 2018-Window To News
