Joan Smalls Covers Vogue Italia’s Controversial March Issue

Italian Vogue‘s new March issue  marked an exciting time for most people, especially Joan Smalls, the first black model to front the magazine in four years. Upon it’s release, Joan Smalls tweeted excitedly, saying the cover represents a dream come true.

However, Vogue Italia’s “Haute Mess” issue has raised a few eyebrows with a few pictures of models such as Daphne Groeneveld and Lindsey Wixson styled as if they were fresh off a more exclusive Crenshaw Boulevard and not far from the Bronner Brothers  Hair Experience.

This Issue has recieved many varied opinions about its subject, and has even been seen as another racist gesture by our fashion community.

What do you guys think about the pictures? Are they racist?