It’s said a picture is worth a thousand words,

but the online din surrounding the Kamala Harris Vogue could be someone’s

doctoral dissertation.

After images of an approachable, dressed down Vice President-elect Harris leaked online Saturday, many criticised the fashion magazine for doing a disservice to her election and not recognising the significance of her feat.

It seems the Harris team is adding its

voice to the masses, with reports that it was taken off guard by the selected

cover photo of the February issue.

While her office has not given an official

statement, the Associated Press reports that her team is disappointed by the

choice.

Vogue released a statement regarding the

use of the less formal image of Harris in slacks, blazer and sneakers, stating

that it is “authentic, approachable

nature, which we feel is one of the hallmarks of the Biden-Harris

administration.”

However, the ‘fashion

bible’ later released the alternative – a more traditional photo of Harris

wearing a powder blue power suit – as a digital cover.

Harris will be sworn in

as vice president on January 20.