Shot in Japan, the images of Kloss have been heavily criticised on social media. Photo / Getty
Shot in Japan, the images of Kloss have been heavily criticised on social media. Photo / Getty
Supermodel Karlie Kloss and US Vogue have been heavily criticised on social media after they published a Geisha-style photo shoot in the magazine's recent "diversity issue".
In the latest edition of Vogue - which features plus-size model Ashley Graham on the cover alongside Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid - Klossfeatures wearing what appears to be a kimono-style dress, along with Geisha-inspired makeup, hairstyle and shoes.
The shoot, titled "Spirited Away" and shot on location in Japan for Vogue's March issue, has been heavily criticised on social media.
The magazine was criticised this month for its cover, which feaured Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and other models along side plus-size model, Ashley Graham - who some readers thought had been photoshopped to appear thinner.
This is not the first time a Vogue title has been slammed for cultural insensitivity.
IDAF this was an homage to a 1966 Vogue shoot. Sure, take the visual inspiration—Don't copy the dusty cultural insensitivty from 50 yrs ago https://t.co/gBOKbRugEq
