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Photo Courtsey of Annie Leibovitz for Vogue 2014. |
The April 2014 cover of American Vogue was unveiled today and put
the internet in such a frenzy you'd think it was the September issue. Kanye
West and his baby-mama/fiancé/protégé Kim Kardashian graced the cover in what
appears to be a high-fashion interpretation of an engagement photo. Many people
lashed out via Twitter and Instagram to share their thoughts of the "#WORLDSMOSTTALKEDABOUTCOUPLE"
on the cover of Vogue -- some really loved it, while others were downright
pissed off... and here's why:
Although it is impossible for me to speak for the masses, as
a loyal Vogue reader who eagerly awaits for the arrival of her copy
month-to-month, I may have a bit of insight as to what got everyone so hot and
bothered.
First, one must understand that Vogue is much more than a magazine to it's
most loyal readers. I mean it isn't referred to as "The Fashion
Bible" for nothin'. Vogue is where the rules of fashion are created and
most strictly followed. Vogue is where standards are set, not where mainstream
trends are pushed... or so we (loyal Vogue readers) thought.
You see 'KimYe' appeals to a very particular audience, one
that is not the loyal Vogue reader. This cover is for pop-culture fanatics,
Kardashian obsessed tweens, and Yeezus stans. Don't get me wrong, all of which
are broad groups of consumers who will most definitely allow this cover to fly
right off the shelves, however by appealing to them, Vogue is most certainly
neglecting us and the integrity of the publication as an iconic brand is now in question. The Vogue we
love and know would never stoop to the level of a supermarket tabloid by
plastering an infamous celebrity couple on the cover of their magazine -- oh wait,
they did. The Vogue we love and know would never run a story just because it
was 'trendy' to the non-fashion obsessed masses -- oh wait, they did.
The Anna we know and love who runs Vogue with an 'iron fist' would never go back on her word just to sell millions
of copies of magazines -- oh wait, she did. As if all of that wasn't enough, this
April issue also brings us a cover story about Kate Upton… and flats for
spring. FLATS?
Now please don't be confused, this is no hate rant. I love Kanye West, I really do. He
is an incredible talent with impeccable style, and as for Kim.. well, he
dresses her really nicely and she made a cute baby with him so there's that. My
point being that I don't particularly dislike either of them, or their
relationship. A great positive to have an interracial couple on the cover as
well as a rapper. Both of which are unheard of in terms of Vogue covers and
deserves celebration in their own way. However, that doesn't take away from the
fact that this cover might be great for the masses but is undoubtedly a big
'screw you' to loyal Vogue readers everywhere, who have less than zero interest
in the overexposed celebrity couple.
You owe us big for this Vogue, real big.
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