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Vogue's Gigi Hadid Video Sparks Body Positivity Backlash

3/13/2025

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Vogue's latest Hairspray-inspired video, starring Gigi Hadid, has ignited controversy for sidelining plus-size models, clashing with the musical's powerful messages of body positivity and racial equality. Critics are voicing their disappointment, emphasizing the fashion industry's persistent struggles with fatphobia and racism. As the backlash grows, neither Vogue nor Hadid has addressed the uproar.

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Vogue's latest Hairspray-inspired video, starring Gigi Hadid, has ignited controversy for sidelining plus-size models, clashing with the musical's powerful messages of body positivity and racial equality. Critics are voicing their disappointment, emphasizing the fashion industry's persistent struggles with fatphobia and racism. As the backlash grows, neither Vogue nor Hadid has addressed the uproar.