Vogue needs an education on what it means to be “gender-fluid”!
As we reported, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik cover the August issue where they swap clothes in an attempt to transcend notions of “menswear” and “womenswear.”
Related: Gigi Hadid Returns With A Pixie Cut For Stuart Weitzman!
Unfortunately, not everyone is a fan of the twosome’s “gender-bending” photoshoot!
Prominent drag queen Miss Fame — who appeared on the seventh season of RuPaul‘s Drag Race — took to Twitter to SLAM the editorial for making a mockery of the gender-fluid community.
The model — who recently did a shoot for Vogue Germany — wrote:
For @GiGiHadid & @zaynmalik to wear opposing gender assigned patterns & cuts Does not equate to gender fluid. I am gender fluid & I live it
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
These models let title apply over the top of highly glossy editorials to stand for something they don’t live. An insult to my community
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
When we are fighting to have a spot in these industries and feel seen, they can wear our fluidity for a day and make a statement. Insulting
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
As one that is breaking through, I am currently living my truth in both genders in @VOGUE_Germany. So it’s my responsibility to speak out
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
Stand for truth and my loved experience. I am gender Fluid
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
I will not stand to be a novelty in the background of our society. To my community, I see you. #genderfluidity
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
While I rise, I will speak truth, I won’t fear of loss, I am here for our community w’ integrity & unity. We will be seen! No exception
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
This is my truth @voguemagazine a lived experience. #genderfluid pic.twitter.com/MSILgDdneb
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
To @voguemagazine ft. @GiGiHadid @zaynmalik, this is me & countless others truth, Honored to be #genderfluid Always @VOGUE_Germany thank you pic.twitter.com/95VHSvNXxS
— Miss Fame (@MissFameNYC) July 14, 2017
Clearly feeling the heat, on Friday night, Vogue released the following apology:
“The story was intended to highlight the impact the gender-fluid, non-binary communities have had on fashion and culture. We are very sorry the story did not correctly reflect that spirit – we missed the mark. We do look forward to continuing the conversation with greater sensitivity.”
They “missed the mark” indeed!
[Image via Miss Fame/Instagram/Vogue.]
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