VogueReviews of vogue.com

I have been a regular reader of VOGUE magazine for many years my main reason is for the photography not for the expensive clothes, however now the Editor of the magazine has made VOGUE mainly about celebrities this should be a STYLE magazine, though I still buy a copy each month the contrast between older copies and now is night and day, very disappointed in the content.

I’ve been following Vogue for years, but I’m extremely disappointed by their recent feature of Heart Evangelista on Vogue Thailand’s Instagram. Heart Evangelista is not just a “fashion personality”—she is the wife of a former Senate President in the Philippines, a country currently dealing with major corruption issues, public distrust, and serious concerns about transparency and lifestyle checks among public officials and their families. Many Filipinos are raising valid questions about unexplained luxury spending, political connections, and ethical concerns. Yet Vogue chose to highlight her without acknowledging any of the context or sensitivity around the situation. It feels careless, tone-deaf, and dismissive of the struggles of ordinary people in the Philippines who are affected by corruption. Luxury magazines have a responsibility to be aware of the narratives they endorse, especially when profiling individuals connected to public office. Instead of celebrating questionable displays of wealth, Vogue Thailand should listen to the communities impacted and uphold higher ethical standards. Very disappointed, and reconsidering my support for Vogue’s platforms.

Does Vogue mainly cover certain people who have shady PR agencies? When I used to visit the Vogue website a number of years ago, they would cover the same aspiring socialites week after week. They weren’t all that impressive or interesting. It made me wonder if the hype was because of payments from these wealthy people (or their PR agencies) to Vogue so they could have more PR exposure. Who really knows.