"Vogue" Jeff Bezos Critique Sparks Controversy
The recent issue of "Vogue" US has sparked a heated discussion on social media, with many users voicing their displeasure at the magazine's portrayal of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez. The photos accompanying the interview and the content itself have been criticized as idealizing a billionaire who exploits his employees.
Instagram is flooded with comments accusing "Vogue" of glorifying Bezos, who made his fortune through reportedly unfair labor practices and tax evasion. One user commented, "Vogue is sticking up for the man who made his obscene wealth through starvation wages, union busting, and tax avoidance. Very outdated style, Vogue."
The photos themselves, taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, have garnered their fair share of criticism. Jeff Bezos is seen in a Western setting, wearing a tight T-shirt, denim pants, and a cowboy hat. His fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, poses in a white tank top. The couple is either sitting in a truck or gazing into the sunset, wearing sunglasses. Some users have expressed their disbelief, "Billionaires dressing up as working class people - seriously?"
Criticism of Lauren Sánchez's outfit also extends beyond the "Vogue" shoot. At the 2025 Trump inauguration, Sanchez wore a white lace bustier under her blazer, a fashion choice that sparked outrage among social media users. Comments included, "incredibly inappropriately dressed" and "someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable."
However, not all reactions have been negative. Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian praised the photo, writing, "I love this photo."
Despite the controversy, the photoshoot has continued to generate buzz. Some critics question "Vogue'"s decision to glorify Bezos given Amazon's history of labor issues and tax avoidance. The portrayal of Bezos as a cowboy has also raised concerns about the magazine's tone-deaf approach in a time of economic inequality.
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(Enrichment Data Integrated: The public reaction and criticism towards Lauren Sanchez's outfit at the 2025 Trump inauguration have also contributed to the controversy. Her choice of white lace bustier under her blazer drew criticism for being inappropriate for a state occasion. Some social media users also criticized Mark Zuckerberg's presence and his apparent gaze at Sanchez, further fueling the discussion.)
