Emma Coronel's participation in Milan Fashion Week has sparked a heated debate on the boundaries between fashion and ethics.
A luxury brand's decision to have El Chapo's ex-wife model, after she was convicted of drug-related crimes, raise profound questions about the fashion industry's social responsibility.
While some celebrate her ability to start over and see her as a symbol of redemption, others emphasize the importance of not forgetting the victims of crimes committed by her family and of not trivializing the link between fashion and power.
Fashion is often used to communicate an identity, a belonging to a certain group. In this context, the choice of Emma Coronel as a model becomes a marketing operation that aims to arouse curiosity and generate debate.
The weight of the past
To what extent should a person’s past influence the opportunities they are afforded in the present? And what role do the media and public opinion play in defining the boundaries between redemption and impunity?
Ethics in Fashion: From aspects related to environmental sustainability to the protection of workers' rights, fashion is called upon to face a series of ethical challenges
The choice of Emma Coronel as a model fits into this broader debate, raising questions about the role that fashion should play in society.
The Public's Reactions: Could Emma Coronel's choice pave the way for new forms of collaboration between the fashion world and controversial figures? Or, on the contrary, could it lead to greater attention to ethical issues and greater corporate responsibility?
Emma Coronel’s participation in Milan Fashion Week has sparked a debate that goes far beyond the world of fashion. Her story invites us to reflect on our relationship with the past, on the ability to forgive and redeem, but also on the role that fashion plays in the construction of our identities and in the representation of the values of our society.
Fashion is a universal language, but it is also a fertile ground for contradictions and conflicts. And the case of Emma Coronel shows us that the choices made in the world of fashion have an impact far beyond the catwalks.
Article published on 25 September 2024 - 14:26