What do you think about it? Check out this New York Times article about the imagery used in a recent Vogue India. The magazine used real struggling people in their everyday environments to model expensive luxury brands. Art/creative-wise, maybe a great route. But socially, ethically, what messages does it send?
Check out some additional details in the article, like the fact that the people weren't identified, only the objects (Hermès Birkin bag valued at $10,000+, a Fendi bib at ~$100, Burberry umbrella - ~$200)... that's the point though, right?
According to the article, nearly half of India's population lives on less than $1.25 a day. I wonder if the people got paid like professional models would.
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