Madonna boasted on social media photos from the special edition of the magazine “Vanity Fair”. The icon of pop music, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, poses in a crown and corset designed by Polish costume designer Katarzyna Konieczka. The new creations arouse extreme emotions: the attention of some commentators was drawn to the religious references of the singer’s styling.
Madonna, dressed with a crown and a heart pierced with swords, appeared on the covers of three issues of Vanity Fair simultaneously: French, Spanish and Italian. Thus, he launches a new magazine project, “Icon Issue”, dedicated to “legends that contribute to shaping modern culture”.
The project includes a series of photos taken by photographer duo Luigi & Iango that express “the values Madonna has championed throughout her artistic career.” In one of the photos published by “Vanity Fair”, the singer “impersonates Jesus at the Last Supper in the company of only women,” noted Billboard magazine. In other photos, Madonna poses in clothes inspired by the work of the painter Frida Kahlo.
Madonna in the clothes of a Polish costume designer
The star, styled by Bea Åkerlund, posed for photos in clothes from brands such as Gucci, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Dolce & Gabbana. Some elements of the wardrobe, including corsets and the crown visible on the cover of the magazine, were designed by Polish costume designer Katarzyna Konieczka.
As reported by the “Vogue Polska” portal, the creations of the graduate of the International School of Costume and Fashion Design residing in Sopot in the past wore m. Lady Gaga and Fergi, and the costume designer herself was recognized by the curators of the exhibition in Arnhem as one of the most promising designers and was among 11 people selected from around the world as “coming designer”.
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Reactions to Madonna’s high-profile photo shoot
The new photos made a big splash on social media. Positive comments dominate. “QUEEN!” – commented actress Julia Garner on the entry with the cover of “Vanity Fair” on the singer’s Instagram. “Many will be outraged, but contrary to popular belief, (Madonna) does not want to offend Catholics and God, and religion is important to her. Thanks to her, the Cross is in the mainstream,” commented journalist Kamil Starczyk on Twitter.
There were also negative comments. Internet personality Oli London called one of the photos of the star on Twitter “absolutely demonic and disgusting”. London did not like the heads of the dolls on Madonna’s creation, which supposedly represent “dead children”.
Madonna announces tour
The premiere of the special edition of “Vanity Fair” with an interview with Madonna coincided with the singer’s announcement of a new concert tour. The singer, celebrating her 40th anniversary this year, announced on Tuesday, January 17, that “The Celebration Tour” will include concerts in 35 cities in North America and Europe. The first show will take place on July 15 in Vancouver, Canada, and the last one on December 1 in Amsterdam.
“I’m excited to explore as many songs as possible in the hopes of giving my fans the show they’ve been waiting for,” Madonna said in an announcement of her new tour, which will celebrate four decades of her presence in the music industry. The special guest of the tour will be Bob the Drag Queen.
Madonna in 1985Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Vanity Fair, Billboard, Vogue Polska
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