Leaked images of Tom Ford's spread in French Vogue surfaced last month. But this morning I found the entire spread. At first glance I love these images. It reminds me of when I was young and how I played in my mom's makeup case, and trotted around in her heels leaving marks on our hardwood floors, all while she screamed at me to "Get out of my things!" But then I read the blogs and their concerns.
Some will argue and say it's ruining our little girls and shaping them into grown women all too fast. I am particially biased because I don't have a little girl to raise although it is bothersome when I see "little Mandy" in the nail salon with her mom. But then I think well perhaps she's a straight A student and this is her reward, or maybe just maybe her mom is teaching her the proper ways to groom herself. I remember the days when parents actually talked to their children instead of allowing music videos and magazines to alter their common sense and views on what's right and wrong.
I believe that the most beautiful and inspiring aspect of fashion is fantasy. Fantasy and luxury often times go hand in hand. No I cannot afford those thousand dollar Louboutins, or that new Victoria Beckham handbag, or even a Birkin bag - but isn't that what keeps us striving for better. The notion that we can dream of having nice luxury things, and living in the big house, or just having no financial worries. That's what this spread says to me. Sure you may see a little spoiled bratty kid playing in her mom's things but what if that spoiled brat also had manners, was well educated, and still watched cartoons.
I'd love to hear your thoughts? Do you feel it's sending the wrong message, or is this just fashion?
[via Styleite]
I think this is exploitation. Did people not learn anything about the Jon Benet Ramsey case??? OK I probably screwed up the spelling of her name but you get my point. Little girls should be little girls.
ReplyDeleteNot only are they too young to wear this type of makeup and stuff, it's building a mentality in them that they are more beautiful than everyone else. It concerns me that children are being exploited this way.
The sad part is it's the parents fault.
Ok so I guess I can kinda see both sides. But to me this is a magazine advertisement and thats All. I think people have started to read way too much into things. I respect that everyone thinks differently and is entitled to there own opinion but sometimes I feel its a bit overkill. If you take this ad for face value then what its meant to be is harmless. I mean if you really want to read into it then you ask "why arent there any little black girls in the ad" or any other race for that matter. So as long as you explain to your children, this is fiction and the reality is dont even ask me if you can wear eyeshadow at age 8 cause its ridiculous, then your children will be fine. But thats just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! I think it's unfair for us to put the responsibility on magazines, music, etc. to educate our children. If you have those conversations with your child they will be able to make the right decisions in any situation. I mean I played in my mom red lipstick and look now ... I hate it! Feels like hooker lipstick to me, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm considered the "prude" of my family. But even still I'm not overly offended by these images. Just like with other magazine advertisements, you don't see people walking around imitating them in real life (except for maybe in Miami and LA). The kids are relatively covered up and the images are way over the top, so it's fun. I think it would be a different story if they were in bikinis.
ReplyDeleteGood point! I think bikinis or something provocative would definitely ruffle my tutu! LOL
ReplyDeleteHonestly, considering the increasing exposure given to pedophilia, this could present a problem. I totally understand that media is what you make it, but that tooth brush shot is...eek. It's also the parents' decisions to allow these to be published, and if they are comfortable with their children appearing in public like this, then who are we to say they're wrong. My opinion, I suppose is that the images chosen for release should have been scrutinized from every angle first.
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