"Pitchfork's Absorption into GQ: The Impact on Music Criticism and Gender Bias"

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, faced criticism for wearing sunglasses while laying off nearly half of the staff at music magazine Pitchfork, which was acquired by Conde Nast in 2015 and is being merged into GQ. The move sparked outrage from former employees, with one describing the management's behavior as indecent and appalling. This comes as Conde Nast, which owns several publications including Vogue and GQ, is laying off nearly 100 employees in the US due to a decline in ad revenue caused by the pandemic. Wintour, known for her trademark sunglasses, has been seen wearing them in various settings, including during the recent layoffs and while working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.