‘Intention Was Clear’: Rosé CROPPED from Paris Fashion Week photo sparks racism debate

Read further to know how the internet reacted when Blackpink member Ros got edited out of a group photo from Paris Fashion Week.

Blackpink’s Rosé, who attended the Saint Laurent Women’s 2026 S/S show at Paris Fashion Week as the brand’s global ambassador, has found herself at the center of an international controversy. Sitting front row with Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Charli XCX, Rosé was featured in original event images. But when ELLE UK shared the group photo on Instagram, she was cropped out entirely.

Fans Call Out The Racism

The edit immediately drew even more backlash, with fans accusing the magazine of racial bias. Many even highlighted the hypocrisy of a women’s lifestyle outlet excluding a high-profile Asian woman while promoting inclusivity and feminism, The Bipolar nature of the incident drew a lot of criticism. Comments flooded, asking, “Where is Rosé?” and criticizing the decision as disrespectful to one of the most influential global ambassadors in fashion.

Magazine Issues Apology

Amid mounting criticism, ELLE UK deleted the post and later uploaded a solo photo of Rosé, captioning her as having “the most standout look.” The outlet also issued an apology on Instagram Stories, claiming the crop was done “for size” and was not meant to offend. They added a promise to better represent their audience in the future.

Internet Rejects the Issued Apology

The apology failed to calm the backlash, instead it further increased it. Fans called it insincere, arguing it downplayed the seriousness of the issue. One user wrote, “It reads like, ‘We’re sorry we didn’t post the Asian you wanted to see,’ not ‘We’re sorry for being racist.’” Others described it as “BS” and said it made the audience seem “overly dramatic” rather than addressing systemic bias.

Ongoing Backlash

The controversy deepened when Hailey Bieber reposted Charli XCX’s content from October 1, where Rosé appeared noticeably darkened in the shared image. This has only fueled the ongoing further anger online, with fans demanding greater accountability and respect for Rosé, and by extension, Asian representation in global fashion media.