# Billie Eilish’s Vogue Cover Challenges Societal Norms and Hypocrisy
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At the beginning of September, British Vogue unveiled a cover story featuring pop sensation Billie Eilish styled in glamorous pin-up corsets, stockings, gloves, and a classic Burberry trench coat. Though she conceptualized the shoot, Eilish felt apprehensive about its release due to its stark contrast with her previous public image, which had garnered massive attention. Months prior, she had teased her platinum hair on Instagram, stirring significant online buzz. As expected, the Vogue feature ignited a whirlwind of controversy, attracting criticism from both fans and online detractors.
What made this photoshoot so startling? While it’s common for a young artist to evolve her aesthetic, Eilish’s transformation transcends mere appearance or strategic marketing; it serves as a poignant commentary on how society perceives women's images.
In her conversation with Vogue, Eilish anticipated backlash for adopting a more sultry style. In Hollywood and the music industry, female artists often face intense scrutiny and negative commentary following any stylistic shift. Following the release of her new images, Eilish encountered a slew of criticisms directed at her choice to don a corset.
Advocating for Body Positivity
Many commenters criticized Eilish for wearing a corset, arguing that it contradicted her advocacy for body positivity. Her social media platforms were inundated with accusations of hypocrisy for promoting self-acceptance while concealing her figure. Eilish has long championed self-love, particularly after releasing her impactful 2020 short film, "Not My Responsibility," where she directly confronted body-shaming attitudes and emphasized healthy boundaries. In her words:
“You have opinions about my opinions, about my music, about my clothes, about my body. Some people hate what I wear, some people praise it, some people use it to shame others, some people use it to shame me, bu