Caroline Downey
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It's very simple. She's associated with the wrong politics, which if you are, you're a leper to the fashion world. This is a very deep-seated problem. I actually know a fashion designer in New York City who leans conservative, and he's actually, like Melania, a first-generation immigrant who came to this country with very little money in his pocket and achieved the American dream the hard way.
He actually, this designer I'm referring to, was discovered by Anna Wintour. But what he told me is that after, it wasn't because of his politics, but he sort of realized that the industry was so left-wing dominated that it was almost like, well, the ideological conformity was necessary if you were going to succeed. And he was lucky enough to have Ivana as one of his major clients.
He actually, this designer I'm referring to, was discovered by Anna Wintour. But what he told me is that after, it wasn't because of his politics, but he sort of realized that the industry was so left-wing dominated that it was almost like, well, the ideological conformity was necessary if you were going to succeed. And he was lucky enough to have Ivana as one of his major clients.
He actually, this designer I'm referring to, was discovered by Anna Wintour. But what he told me is that after, it wasn't because of his politics, but he sort of realized that the industry was so left-wing dominated that it was almost like, well, the ideological conformity was necessary if you were going to succeed. And he was lucky enough to have Ivana as one of his major clients.
Also, Ivanka, one of the first runway show Ivanka ever modeled in was this designer's show. His name is Zhang Toi. Everybody should follow him. He's incredible. But he really gave me insights into how this industry, including the editorial fashion houses like Vogue, like Glamour, like Elle, they are 100% in the tank for Democrats.
Also, Ivanka, one of the first runway show Ivanka ever modeled in was this designer's show. His name is Zhang Toi. Everybody should follow him. He's incredible. But he really gave me insights into how this industry, including the editorial fashion houses like Vogue, like Glamour, like Elle, they are 100% in the tank for Democrats.
Also, Ivanka, one of the first runway show Ivanka ever modeled in was this designer's show. His name is Zhang Toi. Everybody should follow him. He's incredible. But he really gave me insights into how this industry, including the editorial fashion houses like Vogue, like Glamour, like Elle, they are 100% in the tank for Democrats.
And it's really shameful because once upon a time, these were household favorites. I grew up reading Teen Vogue, and I remember that it was very neutral. It was just dating and advice. And then at some point, it lurched leftward and started promoting the Democratic Socialists of America.
And it's really shameful because once upon a time, these were household favorites. I grew up reading Teen Vogue, and I remember that it was very neutral. It was just dating and advice. And then at some point, it lurched leftward and started promoting the Democratic Socialists of America.
And it's really shameful because once upon a time, these were household favorites. I grew up reading Teen Vogue, and I remember that it was very neutral. It was just dating and advice. And then at some point, it lurched leftward and started promoting the Democratic Socialists of America.
And just to give you an indicator of how hijacked these magazines are, Melania, again, there's no one more qualified to be covered by Vogue. There's no one more qualified. She is a supermodel. She's gorgeous. I mean, like, supermodel. She speaks five languages. She's an immigrant.
And just to give you an indicator of how hijacked these magazines are, Melania, again, there's no one more qualified to be covered by Vogue. There's no one more qualified. She is a supermodel. She's gorgeous. I mean, like, supermodel. She speaks five languages. She's an immigrant.
And just to give you an indicator of how hijacked these magazines are, Melania, again, there's no one more qualified to be covered by Vogue. There's no one more qualified. She is a supermodel. She's gorgeous. I mean, like, supermodel. She speaks five languages. She's an immigrant.
She's diverse by the leftist framing, but because she is affiliated with the wrong side of the aisle, it's off the table. And it's sad. It's tribalism because it... Honestly, fashion should not be political. You should follow the market. And now we're in this time in the country where conservatism is on the rebound. It's making us reassent in our culture.
She's diverse by the leftist framing, but because she is affiliated with the wrong side of the aisle, it's off the table. And it's sad. It's tribalism because it... Honestly, fashion should not be political. You should follow the market. And now we're in this time in the country where conservatism is on the rebound. It's making us reassent in our culture.
She's diverse by the leftist framing, but because she is affiliated with the wrong side of the aisle, it's off the table. And it's sad. It's tribalism because it... Honestly, fashion should not be political. You should follow the market. And now we're in this time in the country where conservatism is on the rebound. It's making us reassent in our culture.
And you'd think that they'd try to meet the moment by maybe reaching those women and those viewers.
And you'd think that they'd try to meet the moment by maybe reaching those women and those viewers.
And you'd think that they'd try to meet the moment by maybe reaching those women and those viewers.
Well, and didn't Versace actually have a formal collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney, to my knowledge? I believe I saw that reporting. Imagine being so bold as Versace as to throw your entire brand on the line the way that Bud Light learned a very hard lesson about. Yes.