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The reactions from the creative team behind this imagery—photographers and stylists—have been candid and unfiltered. They are observed laughing at Malkovich’s look, and by extension, at the entire concept. There’s an undercurrent of disdain as they also mock the fashion house responsible for this image and the consumers who might be persuaded to spend large sums on what they see as "garbage."
The laughter extends to skepticism about the intentions behind this shoot. Is it merely a joke? Or a critique of the fashion industry itself? The image appears to function as a parody or an insult, rooted in a critique of the often absurd and elitist world of high fashion.