Vogue is being dragged on Twitter after they shared an old article which described nail art as "manicure sculptures."
“Manicure sculptures” are the most extreme nail art yet. https://t.co/KQunQ3jofD
The article, titled "Manicure Sculptures Are the Most Extreme Nail Art Yet," features the work of nail artist Sarah Nguyen. But the problem here isn't Nguyen's work — it's the way Vogue talks about it as if this was a new, groundbreaking trend, without ever mentioning that black women have been doing this for decades.
@VogueRunway So yet another thing that women of color have been doing for ages that mainstream, white beauty cultur… https://t.co/KTYNfCtgX5
Vogue, a publication that is supposed to be a the forefront of beauty and style trends, has failed time and time again to give credit where credit is due, and Twitter is calling them out for it.
@VogueRunway Reminder that black and brown women have been wearing their nails like this since at least the 80’s an… https://t.co/pSqWAIuUsB
Some folks are reminding the mag that black women have been doing this for years.
@VogueRunway You guys are late af 😂😂😂
And they're pissed Vogue is using their culture and calling it a "new trend."
@VogueRunway Once again, taking a piece of a culture and calling it hip, cool, stylish or the new trend 😒
Most people aren't surprised this is still happening in 2018.
@HaideraHollins @VogueRunway
And are referring to Vogue as "culture vultures."
@VogueRunway 🙄 you guys are the promoters of culture vulturism
They're also claiming that nails like these are referred to as "art" when a white person rocks them, while black women get a very different response.
@VogueRunway When Tasha did it “omg so ghetto, absolutely no class” but Becky does it and it’s “manicure sculpture… https://t.co/MGG1bwtUiy
And they're explaining that it isn't just about nails.
@VogueRunway Black women been doing creative things with there nails, just like cornrows, just like twerking, just… https://t.co/8esFDMWPzG
Of course, this isn't the first time Vogue has been accused of cultural appropriation. Just last year, their "diversity issue" featured a geisha-themed photoshoot starring white model Karlie Kloss.
Karlie for Vogue US - March 2017
Here's hoping this year stories like these are few and far between.
