Vogue Africa gets the boot by Conde Nast

Fashion photographer, Mario Epanya, has been trying to convince Conde Nast (publishers of Vogue) that Vogue Africa is both necessary and beautiful. He's even went as far as making mock covers.

Well just like Sarah Palin, the campaign is over for Epanya. Conde Nast apparently rejected his ideas to create another Vogue. I am curious (and still searching) to read some exact quotes from Conde Nast, as you probably are too. I can't imagine people really believe this is merely about race. Sure a large portion probably is, however in these hard economical times were many publications are going online I can hardly see Vogue creating another edition (I mean its already in 18 countries now). This would mean more staff and expenses. But I am just playing devils advocate.

What are your thoughts?

Bella Alert: Keep an eye out for Iconography The Magazine's issue dedicated to people of color in 2011.

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Thanks - The Grio & Afrobella.com