infinite scroll MINI SCROLL: Chloe Malle style backlash, Jaden Smith x Louboutin nepo baby criticism + Christian RaptureTok
Sep 23, 2025
Chloe Malle faces backlash for her style choices, igniting discussions about fashion elitism. Jaden Smith's new role as Creative Director at Christian Louboutin brings nepotism into the spotlight, highlighting the industry's privilege dynamics. Meanwhile, the emerging trend of RaptureTok on TikTok reveals viral end-times prepping tips, stemming from a pastor's sermon, prompting debates about its psychological effects on families and children. Tune in for these hot topics shaking up culture!
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Style Doesn't Equal Editorial Competence
- Public expectations of a fashion leader's personal style are often conflated with their professional capability.
- Lauren Meisner argues Chloe Malle's casual, effortless style doesn't undermine her ability to lead Vogue's editorial direction.
Personal Life Can Differ From Professional Skill
- Lauren shares parallels between private personal expression and public professional skill using chefs and social media creators as examples.
- She recounts how people can excel at complex work while keeping their personal style or social profiles minimal.
Visibility Drives Some Creative Hires
- Celebrity creative directorships often blend visibility and actual creative responsibility.
- Lauren notes Jaden Smith's Louboutin role may be about relaunching men's relevance while leveraging his public profile.