French ‘ELLE’ Beauty Editor Apologizes for Solange Knowles Blackface Costume

As the beauty editor at an internationally recognized fashion magazine, shouldn't she know better?

By Jamilah King Dec 04, 2013

Jeanne Deroo, beauty editor of French Elle, had the dumb idea to go to a recent holiday party dressed in blackface as Solange Knowles and put up evidence on Instagram.

Of course, after a public backlash, Deroo feels really bad about the whole thing and said as much on Twitter:

"I realise how much the fact of painting oneself brown is an offensive act. I didn’t realize the seriousness of my action when I went to a private party last Saturday evening, which [sic] the theme was "Icons" and I chose to embody Solange Knowles, of whom I am a fan. During this private party, I posted a picture of myself on my Instagram without intention of hurting anyone. I deeply regret and would like to present all my apologies. I would also like to indicate that this picture published in a private context does not involve in any way the French ELLE magazine."

But, come on, as the beauty editor at an internationally recognized fashion magazine, shouldn’t she know better?

(h/t Rolling Out)