Lifestyle influencer Tara Langdale received criticism and threats after her April 7 TikTok video, listing 'unchic' fashion choices like tattoos and Lululemon, went viral. Critics politicized her post, associating her views with conservative politics, despite Langdale's insistence that her fashion opinions are apolitical.
TikTok influencer targeted with criticism after viral video about 'unchic' fashion choices sparks backlash
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Lifestyle influencer Tara Langdale received criticism and threats after her April 7 TikTok video, listing 'unchic' fashion choices like tattoos and Lululemon, went viral. Critics politicized her post, associating her views with conservative politics, despite Langdale's insistence that her fashion opinions are apolitical.
Trending- 1 April 7: Tara Langdale posted her 'unchic' fashion video on TikTok.
- 2 Following April 7: Video went viral, sparking backlash and criticism.
- 3 Recent: Tara Langdale talked to Fox News Digital about the backlash.
- Influencer received hurtful messages and threats
- Video sparked widespread debate and politicization of fashion
- Media attention (The Guardian)
What: TikTok lifestyle influencer Tara Langdale faced backlash and received hurtful messages and threats after her video listing 'unchic' fashion choices (e.g., tattoos, Lululemon, baggy denim, camouflage, visible panty lines) went viral. Critics politicized her post, associating her with conservative or Republican views, leading to accusations of classism.
When: April 7 (for the original TikTok video); 'this week' (implied for the backlash/interview).
Where: Internet/TikTok (platform).
Why: Langdale created the video to parody a 'pretentious and off-putting' TikTok trend of 'things I find incredibly chic.' The backlash occurred because viewers politicized her fashion opinions, associating them with conservative ideology and classism.
How: Langdale posted a video on TikTok, which then went viral, leading to widespread criticism and direct messages. She then spoke to Fox News Digital to address the controversy.