Naomi Campbell calls out former Vogue editor for the magazine's lack of diversity
British Vogue has been no stranger to criticism of late. And, Naomi Campbell has just come for the fashion magazine's lack of diversity under the leadership of its former editor-in-chief.
The supermodel posted a photo of Vogue's all-white editorial staff on her Instagram, noting that it had been taken while Alexandra Shulman was at the helm of the magazine. Shulman left Vogue in early August 2017 after 25 years at the magazine, and her replacement Edward Enninful became the first black editor to steer the publication in its 100 year history.
"This is the staff photo of @britishvogue under the previous editor #AlexandraSchulman," wrote Campbell.
"Looking forward to an inclusive and diverse staff now that @edward_enninful is the editor 🌍🇬🇧👩🏼👱♀️👩🏽👩🏾👵🏿 let's hear your thoughts?" Campbell continued.
Campbell's post did not go unnoticed by some of the fashion industry's major influencers. "🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾," wrote British supermodel Jourdan Dunn. Models Joan Smalls and Poppy Delevingne also likes the post, along with fashion designer Zac Posen.
Since joining the magazine, Enninful seemed to be making efforts to address Vogue's lack of diversity. In July, he appointed Pat McGrath as the magazine's beauty editor-at-large, and hired Campbell as a contributing editor.
Vogue didn't immediately respond to Mashable's request for comment.
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