Okay, let’s talk about everything that’s wrong with this cover. Because there are oh-so-many things.
1. It’s W Magazine. This is supposed to be class and elegance at its finest. W is known for avant garde fashion spreads, haute couture gowns and, oh yeah, legitimate people. Since when are regulars on In Touch ever considered cover worthy for W? Better yet, since when are ridiculously tacky slogans considered cover worthy? If the Teen Mom girls are next I’m finding a new industry.
2. This is supposed to be the Art Issue. I’m not sure what’s artistic about this in any way, shape, or form. Splashing words that solidify the fact that Kim Kardashian is, indeed, a fame whore isn’t art…it’s stating the obvious. The celbutante who has three TV shows, two fashion lines, updates her blog constantly and tweets every minute detail over her life wants attention? Go figure, I never would have guessed.
3. Another reason why this most definitely isn’t art: she looks haggard. Yes, I said it, haggard. Kimmy used to be on top of my girl crush list but the horrible Emmy dress made me question whether or not she was worthy and now there’s this cover where she looks 60% silicone, 25% fuschia makeup (take your pick. I’m willing to put money on the fact that they used the same blush and lipstick) and 15% anorexia/starvation.
4. Take a second look at the picture. Now take a third. If your eyes aren’t burning yet you can take a fourth (I couldn’t but some of you might be braver than I am.) If you’re starting to see a resemblance to the PETA ad that Khloe shot then we’re definitely on the same page. The dark color scheme, the cave woman hair, and the creepy dominatrix look in her eyes? It’s almost like Kim was trying to say ‘screw you, Khloe, I can rock this entire look better than you can.’
I bet that’s exactly what happened.
