Ukraine has been in the sights of the world since the beginning of the year 2022, when the country was invaded and attacked for Russia. So the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski, and his wife, Olena Zelenska, are fundamental characters in the development of the war.
Faced with the conflict, the couple decided to remain in their country. But they attracted attention by appearing in a way considered even frivolous in the famous fashion and luxury magazine, Vogue.
The president and his wife portrayed themselves in front of the lens of the famous and iconic fashion photographer, Annie Leibovitz. However, what could be considered an informative and interesting publication turned into another color, when both characters came out with the war in the background, literally for the digital cover of the American version.
Did the President of Ukraine and his wife try to glamorize the war?
In the publication of US Vogue on Instagram you can read in the biography: “As the war in Ukraine enters a new critical phase, the country’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, has become a key player. A front-line diplomat and the face of the nation’s emotional toll of her.”
Was it really so necessary to carry out a photo session visualizing a war that has cost hundreds of lives in recent months? Although perhaps the purpose of the publication was to visualize the panorama and situation in Ukraine at this time, it ended up being counterproductive. And with it, he returned to stigmatize fashion, involving the country’s president.
In one of the photos in particular, Olena Zelenska appears wearing a long navy blue coat, while her hair looks perfectly well arranged with sober makeup. Behind her appears what appears to be a destroyed tank or wall, with two army men wearing their respective camouflage suits. With what zeal was that photo session carried out, to show the ravages of war?
