Vogue's Hurricane Sandy Photo Shoot Is Not As Offensive As You Would Think

As a wave crashes on to the bow of a US Coast Guard boat, three models strike a pose, gazing serenely across the choppy waters in barely there dresses. It's an arresting image, as is that of the National Guard delivering food parcels to a nearby hospital while supermodel Joan Smalls leans on an infantryman's shoulder and shows off a Proenza Schouler leather crocheted jacket and skirt. This is American Vogue's Storm Troupers shoot, inspired by - and featuring - members of the emergency forces. An...