‘Vogue’ Condemns Kanye West’s Attack on Editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson: ‘It Is Unacceptable’

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Taking a stand. Vogue issued a statement in support of editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after she was publicly attacked by Kanye West via social media.“Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor,” the publication wrote in the Tuesday, October 4, memo, which was shared on Instagram and Twitter. “She was personally targeted and bullied.

It is unacceptable,” the statement continued. “Now more than ever, voices like hers are needed and in a private meeting with Ye today she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms.”A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)The debacle unfolded earlier on Tuesday when the “Bound 2” rapper, 45, slammed Karefa-Johnson for sharing her concern about West’s Tuesday, October 3, Yeezy season 9 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week, during which he wore a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt.

In retaliation, the Chicago native questioned the journalist’s credibility and place in fashion. He also posted a photo of her, making fun of her clothing choices.Celebrities and members of the fashion industry quickly rallied around Karefa-Johnson, slamming West’s harsh criticism in the comments section of his post. “You wish u had a percentage of her intellect,” Gigi Hadid wrote. “You have no idea haha….

If there’s actually a point to any of your s— she might be the only person that could save u. As if the “honor” of being invited to your show should keep someone from giving their opinion ..?