Criticism
Though the magazine doesn’t face as much criticism as American Vogue, the UK edition does have its moments. There has been an ongoing debate about whether or not the fashion industry is racist, and with the arrest of British designer John Galliano, who was found guilty of making racist and anti-Semitic comments in a public setting, as well as the news that famed hairdresser James Brown, who has worked closely with Kate Moss, went on a rant where he used the 'N' word, more attention has been brought to the issue. Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman joined the race debate, making a statement to the Daily Mail that she doesn't 'think fashion is institutionally racist in the slightest.' British Vogue also faces some criticisms for fashion blunders. For example, the magazine is currently under reproach for a spread in the December 2011 issue which features a rosy-cheeked model sitting atop a yak, sporting a pair of trousers that are priced at £5820. The trousers were said to make the model look like the animal, which is a new British fashion trend.
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