Archive · 3 Oct 2025
ELLE UK Faces Backlash Over Rosé Photo Cropping
ELLE UK, a magazine, cropped Rosé, a member of Blackpink, out of a group photo from Paris Fashion Week.
Fans online accused the magazine of bias and racism.
The incident occurred at the Saint Laurent show where Rosé was the brand ambassador and sat in the front row.
ELLE UK later posted a solo image of Rosé and apologized, saying the crop was for size.
However, fans found the apology insincere, and the controversy continued with Hailey Bieber reposting a photo.
Rosé of Blackpink was cropped out of a group photo from Paris Fashion Week.
The incident sparked accusations of racism and bias against the Korean singer.
The photo was taken at the Saint Laurent Women’s 2026 S/S Collection show.
ELLE UK issued an apology claiming the crop was for size.
Fans considered the apology to be disingenuous and insincere.
- Who
- ELLE UK, Rosé, fans, Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX
- What
- ELLE UK cropped Rosé from a photo, sparking controversy.
- When
- During and after Paris Fashion Week
- Where
- Paris Fashion Week, social media
- Why
- Fans accused ELLE UK of bias and racism.
Fan Perspective
ELLE UK Perspective
Photo Cropping
Fan Perspective
Fans believe the cropping was intentional, reflecting racism or bias.
ELLE UK Perspective
ELLE UK claimed cropping was for 'size' and not intended to offend.
Apology
Fan Perspective
Fans consider the apology dismissive and insincere.
ELLE UK Perspective
ELLE UK offered an apology via Instagram Stories.
- Event
- Saint Laurent Women’s 2026 S/S Collection show
- Location
- Paris Fashion Week
- Attendees
- Rosé, Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Charli XCX
- Incident
- Rosé cropped out of group photo by ELLE UK
- Accusations
- Racism and bias
- Apology
- Issued by ELLE UK
- Hailey Bieber
- Reposted content
Sources
Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX, Elle UK Racist Towards Blackpink Rose? BLINKs Notice Outrageous Details
Blackpink Rose's Racism Controversy: Magazine Apologises For Cropping Her Photo, But Internet Isn't Convinced - 'Intention Was Clear'
