The editor called Elliana Placas ` ` an excellent addition to our team '' Her hiring sparked controversy when a former magazine employee posted on Twitter that the hiring ` ` hurts '' Critics cite the lack of black women in fashion as part of their argument . The editor says she is committed to supporting African - American women .
The editor calls Elliana Placas `` an excellent addition to our team '' Her hiring sparked controversy when a former magazine employee posted on Facebook that the hiring `` hurts '' Critics cite the lack of black women in fashion as part of their concerns . The editor says she remains committed to celebrating African-American women .