Pop star Madonna shared several photos from Paris Fashion Week on her Instagram on the 3rd. In the released images, Rosé is seen wearing a white dress and smiling brightly, seated in the same row as Madonna, her family, and other famous celebrities. Notably, Rosé is positioned between Madonna’s family, Charli XCX, Hailey Bieber, and Zoë Kravitz, seemingly taking the center seat—an arrangement that quickly caught fans’ attention.
This gained traction particularly because Rosé had recently become the center of a heated controversy after Elle UK reportedly cropped her image from a fashion show group photo, igniting accusations of “ambassador passing” and racial bias.
The original photo was taken at the Saint Laurent Women’s 2026 S/S Collection show held on September 29 in Paris. In the full shot, Rosé stood alongside fellow celebrities including Hailey Bieber, fellow Saint Laurent ambassador Zoë Kravitz, and influencer Debi Han. However, when Elle UK reposted the image on their official Instagram, Rosé’s presence on the right side of the frame was conspicuously excluded—leaving many fans outraged. The exclusion is particularly jarring since Rosé is a well-known global ambassador for the brand.
Since 2020, Rosé has held the title of Saint Laurent global ambassador, earning the nickname “human Saint Laurent” due to her close association with the brand’s image. In 2025, she was additionally named global ambassador for YSL Beauté, further cementing her status within the house. That such a prominently positioned figure would be omitted from a brand-related fashion media post has triggered backlash across social media, with fans demanding explanations under posts with comments like, “Where’s Rosé?”
Many observers have voiced concerns that the incident reflects deeper issues of representation and bias within fashion media. Others urge Elle UK and the brand to issue clarifications and remedial statements.
As the uproar grows, the fashion world is watching closely—whether Elle UK will acknowledge the error, apologize, or provide a satisfactory rationale. Meanwhile, fans continue to champion Rosé’s role and demand accountability for fair representation.
Sources: Daum
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