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Elle UK Apologizes for Cropping Blackpink’s Rosé From Front-Row Photo

The magazine says the edit was for size, a claim that follows days of scrutiny over racial erasure in fashion media.

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Blackpink Rose's Racism Controversy: Magazine Apologises For Cropping Her Photo, But Internet Isn't Convinced - 'Intention Was Clear'
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Overview

  • The original group image from Saint Laurent’s spring–summer 2026 show in Paris featured Rosé alongside Charli XCX, Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz, but Elle UK’s Instagram crop removed her.
  • The post drew heavy criticism from fans and commenters who characterized the omission as racist and questioned the publication’s editorial judgment.
  • Elle UK later shared solo images of Rosé without an initial apology, then on Friday issued an Instagram Story apology, removed the cropped post and pledged more representative coverage.
  • The outlet also updated Rosé’s solo post to include the apology text, acknowledging that Story posts disappear after 24 hours.
  • Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber faced separate backlash over social posts, including an image where Rosé appeared darkened and a viral clip of Charli turning away, as Rosé attended as Saint Laurent’s global ambassador.