Vogue editor blasted for posting Instagram of homeless man ‘in poor taste’

A Vogue editor has been criticised for posting the demeaning Instagram snap

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by Fiona Day |
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Vogue style editor Elisabeth von Thurn ind Taxis was walking the streets of Paris during Fashion Week when she came across a homeless man reading a copy of the famous magazine.

The man read the magazine whilst protecting himself from the elements in nothing more than a jacket and duvet cover. His belongings stacked closely to him in a suitcase and black bin bags.

Elisabeth decided to take a picture of the man reading the magazine, posting it on he Instagram page with the caption: "Paris is full of surprises... and @voguemagazine readers even in unexpected corners!”

Vogue style editor Elisabeth
Vogue style editor Elisabeth

She was soon blasted for the poor choice of Instagram post, with one follower saying it was shared in ‘poor taste’.

They wrote: "I think this photo was taken in poor taste. Shame on you."

Another commented: "This photo is cruel and in really poor taste."

Elisabeth tried to justify her actions, writing in response to the comments: "Why cruel? The person to me is as dignified as anyone else!"

The style editor soon saw the error of her ways and deleted the snap, later apologising.

She wrote online: "I wanted to extend my sincerest apologies for the offense my post has caused. Yours truly Elisabeth.”

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