L'Officiel Paris March 2011 : Beyonce

[blueorchid]

She probably agreed to do it for that very reason.

 

[fiqary]

^I'm pretty sure this was shoot before the rumors even started. lol

 

[blueorchid]

Really? I've been hearing rumours about her whitening her skin for years...

 

[fiqary]

Well, I only heard the rumors last week. But I don't think it is because of that.

 

[Blasian]

Source: Ology.com

From the article... "Does Beyonce's black face make you mad ?" There is also an alledged comment from L'Officiel magazine click here to read

Below is a comment from clutchmagonline.com

You know whats funny? the fact that people are “outraged” at this still shows that people are not comfortable with dark skinned tones. Blackface was meant to demean and insult black people by making them reject and hate their own skin. This was supposed to be shown as a beautiful piece of work to highlight how beautiful these shades of skin color can be. instead it was turned into something negative by the press and its a shame. no one took the time to think about the fact this was a positive shoot in honor of a person of color. and instead of sticking to one skin tone, it tried to show another. not in a demeaning way, not in a mocking way, but in a positive and uplifting way. think for yourselves people. try and see something other than the view of the author and the media.


Oh well...

 

[Blasian]

There is also an alledged comment from L'Officiel magazine click here to read

^ Oops ! Sorry for the typo guys "alleged" and I meant statement not comment...duh !

 

[Rotex]

Model: Beyonce
Photographer: ?











source: Beyonceworld

 

[Blasian]

Here is the rest of the spread guys. You be the judge ! ;-)

same source as Rotex

 

[Flashbang]

Is this an alternate cover? http://twitpic.com/43xht6

 

[Urban Stylin]

i love the shoot! to me the photoshoot was Inspired by Africa where we never had black face thus have no issue with face painting. Am not trying to be insensitive but Africa is a large continent represented by people of different skin tones, cultures and different symbols of beauty. Lets not make this black face coz its not, its just part of our culture which involves face painting. People are letting the tabloid media misquote and isdirect them which is important for their sales.
http://www.face-painting-fun.com/cultural-face-painting.html

 

[Urban Stylin]

Also whoever said that she darkened her face to look more African is obviously misdirected. The potoshoot is not only of her darkened but also in her natural skin tone and also one that appears to be lighter which would perfectly represent the people of North Africa

 

[Blasian]

Is this an alternate cover? http://twitpic.com/43xht6

Most probably as it is a special edition. Thanks for sharing !

 

[MON]

Beyonce at her best! I missed this woman