The recent controversy in regards to Mariah Carey's allegedly altered album covers in Saudi Arabia has generated plenty of buzz.
The raised necklines and elongated skirts date all the way back to photographs of Mariah Carey in 1996. Covering up the pop star's curves, these covers will definitely catch you by surprise. Check out the featured gallery and see the before and after shots of these Mariah Carey album covers for yourselves.
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If you notice the Saudi Arabian image of Mariah Carey on her album cover also appears whiter and less tanned. This really could be a controversial cover. I wonder what Mariah Carey thinks about this cover-up, whitened image of herself?
Covered-Up Pop Stars
Saudi Arabian Mariah Carey Album Covers Were Retouched to be Less Revealing
Trend Themes
1. Censoring Album Covers - The trend of censoring album covers to be less revealing or controversial can create opportunities for graphic designers and artists to find creative ways to express artist’s musical identity within cultural boundaries.
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3. Media Representation - The trend of media representation can create opportunities for media companies and advertisers to increase awareness and advocacy for the representation of a diverse range of artists and cultures in media content.
Industry Implications
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3. Media Industry - The media industry can leverage the trend of media representation to create advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and create a strong positive influence by representing diverse cultural communities and stories in media.