Actress and fashion icon, Nana Akua Addo, has weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding fashion criticism in the entertainment industry, particularly addressing comments linked to stylist and critic Charlie Dior.
Speaking on the issue, Nana Akua Addo clarified that her disagreement with Charlie Dior is not personal, but rather about the manner in which fashion critiques are delivered to public figures and influencers on the red carpet.
According to her, critics should focus strictly on outfits rather than attacking individuals, adding that their tone should be more encouraging, in an industry where many influencers fund their own appearances.
“With me and Charlie Dior, it’s nothing personal. I just feel he should stop attacking individuals when he’s actually criticizing what they are wearing. It should just be based on what they are wearing and it should be a bit lenient because the industry is not paying anyone to be on the red carpet. These influencers are paying for everything, so it should rather be encouraging so that next time, if they have spent like 2000gh, the individual will say maybe Charlie said, ‘oh I was looking good,’ so this time let me try better and spend 5000gh, grow with them,” she said.
She further noted that criticism is acceptable when directed at experienced personalities like herself, but emphasized the need for sensitivity when dealing with young influencers still learning the ropes.
“When you get somebody like myself, go hard as you want to because experience should teach me better,” she added.
However, she stressed that emerging talents deserve more careful wording, as harsh criticism can negatively affect their confidence and growth in the fashion space.
“But you should know when you’re dealing with influencers, these are young talents who are now experiencing red carpet. Your choice of words is very important. It can condemn them and I think he should take these things very seriously,” she stated.
Nana Akua Addo also described Charlie Dior’s recent remarks about her as disrespectful and out of context, insisting that public figures in the fashion space have every right to use available photos and videos for critique.
