Everything That Upset the Internet This Week

by Meghan McKenna

What is the web-o-sphere angry about this week? A puppy on the runway, yoga pants on women and a mediocre skier. If these are the causes you plan on championing over the weekend, here’s everything you need to know.

Gigi Hadid carried a puppy down the runway at MFW

THE STORY: High-end leather designer Tod’s sent its Milan Fashion Week models down the runway armed with puppies. Most people on social media were charmed by the gimmick — but not everyone was into it. Some users pointed out the hypocrisy of using live animals as a prop in a fashion show that featured fashion made of a dead animal’s skin. Specifically, they pointed out supermodel Gigi Hadid, who modelled a multi-layer look of shearling jackets, leather pants and suede shoes with French bulldog as her accessory. Are we sensing a vague Cruella DeVil-esque vibe?

THE REACTION:

RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Many leather wearing women have dogs — me included. But when you think about it, it’s kind of ironic: we skin one animal for a handbag whilst carrying a different animal in our arms? And the whole thing is suppose to be a fashion statement? Humans are so weird.

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NYT thinks yoga pants are bad for woman

THE STORY: In a new piece by the New York Times, senior opinion editor Honor Jones wrote a scathing review of yoga pants, accusing women of only wearing them “because they’re sexy” – not because they’re practical or comfortable.

THE REACTION:

RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: When I saw the topic trending, I was outraged. Is another person really trying to tell women what to wear? BUT reading the New York Times piece in full — which I suggest everyone does — I started siding more with the author. I see where she’s coming from: I would love to wear a sweatsuit to a yoga class! And why do I feel like it isn’t socially acceptable to do so?! There are, of course, lines in the op-ed that are particularly problematic, so I see why women are upset. “Women can, of course, be fit and liberated. We may be able to conquer the world wearing spandex,” Jones writes. “But wouldn’t it be easier to do so in pants that don’t threaten to show every dimple and roll in every woman over 30?” YIKES.

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Gucci models walk the runway with Sikh turbans

THE STORY: On Wednesday, Gucci presented its 2018 Fall ready-to-wear line as part of Milan Fashion Week. A show by the influential fashion brand saw models take to the runway to showcase a new collection while featuring a mishmash of religious and cultural symbols: bindis, hijabs, niqabs, Sikh turbans, third eyes, and Asian architecture.

THE REACTION:

RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: FASHION’s associate editor Pahull Bains says, “The turban is a symbol of identity, community and brotherhood for people of the Sikh faith, so to see it used flippantly as a fashion accessory reads as tone-deaf and tasteless… If we take Alessandro Michele at his word, that he wanted to create post-identity specimens by splicing and borrowing and mixing from a range of cultures, why were there barely any models of colour in his lineup?”

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Elizabeth Swaney delivers a mediocre halfpipe performance

THE STORY: Elizabeth Swaney, who finished last in the women’s halfpipe event at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, completed her run without attempting a single jump or trick. The mediocre skier, who was born in the US but competed as a Hungarian, gamed the system: she racked up enough points to qualify by entering several World Cup events with under 30 contestants.

THE REACTION:

RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE RAGE: Are people seriously going to hate on this iconic athlete? She didn’t break any rules — and she obviously isn’t doping. She worked hard to make her dream come true, and that is an inspiration!

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