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Sep 02, 2008 12:27

Vogue’s Fashion Photos Spark Debate in IndiaThe New York Times ( Read more... )

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apis_cerana September 2 2008, 16:46:52 UTC

Again, Vogue uses "locals" of a third-world country as convenient backdrop to display ridiculously overpriced luxury items -- and doesn't seem to find that it's offensive at all.
Considering how nearly impossible it is for the poor to move up on the income ladder, the editor's comments come off as being extremely disrespectful and obtuse, too. Ugh, people are so ridiculous.

maenads_dance September 2 2008, 20:01:23 UTC

Vogue India, though - the editor and staff are Indian, and it's for Indian consumers, was the impression I got? I don't know.

apis_cerana September 2 2008, 20:07:41 UTC

Yeah, but the huge gap between the wealthy minority and the poor majority really just makes the lady sound ridiculous o_o

maenads_dance September 2 2008, 20:00:47 UTC

Fashion isn't just for the rich anymore? I don't know anyone who can afford a 10,000 handbag!

roseofjuly October 18 2008, 23:48:12 UTC

This is what makes what she said SO absurd. She sounds ridiculous.

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nepthys_12 September 28 2008, 05:29:29 UTC

Cosigned. I'm really beginning to hate that phrase. I also agree that this shoot is exploitative.