Cosmopolitan criticised over ‘racist’ article that puts black models in negative light

Twitterati has come down heavily on fashion magazine Cosmopolitan for a 'racist' listicle on their website that portrays coloured models for fashion trends that needed to 'die'.

One of the picture collage from the article (Source: Cosmopolitan)

Twitterati has come down heavily on fashion magazine Cosmopolitan for a ‘racist’ listicle on their website that portrays coloured models for fashion trends that needed to ‘die’ and white woman for those that are in vogue. Most of the people on Twitter felt that the magazine has subtly conveyed the sentiment that white girls are better than ‘black girls’ and were offended by its racist ways. A lot of them decided to #BoycottCosmo.

The article was first published in January, but the outrage started after it was reposted a few days back. After the controversy the editor has issued an apology note, clarifying their stand. (Read the controversial article here)

This is what the note said…
A note from the editor: This article focuses on beauty trends with images that represent those trends. Some images have been taken out of context, and we apologize for any offense. Celebrating all women is our mission, and we will continue to work hard to do that.

The Twitter meanwhile continues to be on fire:

why are all the trends that need to die seen on women of color? @Cosmopolitan pic.twitter.com/RqaOgrWIxi

— corinne (@hoodIourry) April 1, 2015

@KillioussBey @Cosmopolitan They should have just said “White Girls Are Better than Black Girls” and stop being subtle about it — coconut oil kween (@melaninbarbie) April 1, 2015

Boycott @Cosmopolitan this is downright disgusting. pic.twitter.com/WJme0LbnLK

— spencer hastings (@KillioussBey) April 1, 2015

In dishing out advice, Cosmo not-so-subtly tells readers “paler is better” http://t.co/SYuThZ9fsn ?? pic.twitter.com/92cR0Jh3H6 — Overwhelming Black (@MaS1banda) April 1, 2015

Dear @Cosmopolitan as though women of color aren’t subjected to enough racism & sexism. Perpetrating white supremacist ideas of beauty. #woc

— Kon Karapanagiotidis (@Kon__K) April 3, 2015

Sooo classsssy @Cosmopolitan pure class! Real taste! And RIP!? A bit dramatic, no? #shameonyouCosmo pic.twitter.com/U9vEsS0MjM — ryan dorsey (@DorseyRyan) April 2, 2015

@Cosmopolitan You are disgusting and the person who came up with what beauty is should be fired. Racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Dana (@Danars40) April 2, 2015

Finally somebody to defend

So there’s this #BoycottCosmo pic circulating. iSaw the full article. A mix of black and white women were on the R.I.P. list…. — Hollywood Larry (@HollyLarry) April 3, 2015

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